Christine Palmer

Group Chief Risk Officer at ANZ

ANZ•Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Experience34+ Years

LevelCXO

Executive Overview

Highly accomplished Chief Risk Officer and strategic leader specialising in comprehensive risk management that directly influences business strategy. Proven history of leading large diverse teams and driving transformational change within global financial institutions as well as digital challengers. Expert in fostering a robust risk culture and providing wise counsel to executive leadership.

Career Timeline

Professional employment history

ANZCurrent
Dec 2025–Present· 9 mos
- Chief Risk Officer, GroupCurrent
  Dec 2025–Present
Santander UK
Aug 2020–Nov 2025· 5 yrs 3 mos
- Chief Risk Officer
  Aug 2020–Nov 2025
Aldermore Bank
Apr 2016–Jul 2020· 4 yrs 3 mos
- Chief Risk Officer
  Apr 2016–Jul 2020
RBS
Oct 2002–Mar 2016· 13 yrs 5 mos
- Divisional CRO roles/Senior Credit Risk roles and Global Head of Operational Risk
  Oct 2002–Mar 2016
EY
Jul 2001–Oct 2002· 1 yr 3 mos
- Credit Risk Specialist
  Jul 2001–Oct 2002
ING
Dec 1991–Mar 2001· 9 yrs 3 mos
- Manager, Credit Risk
  Dec 1991–Mar 2001