Money Made Human Podcast
The Money Made Human podcast celebrates, at its heart, the work of credit unions and their vital role in enriching our lives and communities. Brought to you by 1st Class Credit Union, each episode features insightful discussions with industry leaders and influential voices from society, revealing the meaningful impact that can be made through economic collaboration. Mostly, it’s a collection of compassionate conversations about navigating life and the individual journeys we take.
The host,
Gayle Lloyd
Money Made Human Podcast
Katie Murray – Group Chief Financial Officer, NatWest Group (#13)
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Episode 13 of the Money Made Human podcast features Katie Murray, Group Chief Financial Officer of NatWest Group.
Katie is a Chartered Accountant with over 30 years' experience in financial services and accounting. She was appointed Group CFO of NatWest Group in January 2019, following senior roles within the Group as Director of Finance and Deputy CFO.
In this episode, host Gayle Lloyd speaks with Katie about her decades-long career, from her upbringing in Glasgow to her studies in Accountancy at what is now Glasgow Caledonian University. They also explore how banks and credit unions can coexist and complement each other in serving their communities.
Key topics in this episode include:
- Katie’s early life in Glasgow and the influence of her parents’ accounting background
- Her professional journey through Alexander Sloan, KPMG, Old Mutual, and into senior leadership at NatWest Group
- What her day-to-day role as Group CFO involves, and her biggest career learnings
- Katie’s commitment to supporting gender equality and increasing diversity in business leadership
- Her work on tackling climate change and supporting the UK's transition to net zero
- The importance of money confidence, financial literacy, and empowering young people through NatWest Group's new youth education programme, Thrive
Join us for an inspiring conversation about career development, financial leadership, and equipping the next generation to take control of their money and their future.