Lyndee Fletcher, President of Vcheck Global, and Kimberley Cole discussed the need for a human-led technology-enabled approach to mitigate risks in reputational due diligence. They emphasize the importance of balancing open source and human intelligence, continuous monitoring, identity verification, and reusable credentials. Lyndee also discusses leadership strategies and team building, highlighting the importance of setting a clear vision, enabling team members to capitalize on their strengths, and taking calculated risks.

SHOW NOTES
02:12 Career Journey
04:28 Leadership & Team Building
12:16 Reputational Due Diligence & Common Misconceptions
15:52 AI & Technology in the Industry
26:49 Rants & Revelations

Transcript and more great Risk Management content: https://www.riskywomen.org/2024/08/podcast-s7e5-reputational-due-diligence-with-lyndee-fletcher/

In this episode of Protiviti's Risky Women podcast, Jenny Wong, a managing director in Protiviti’s Hong Kong office, speaks with Gayle Lacey, Chief Risk Officer at HSBC China.

Jenny and Gayle discuss:

• The top risks anticipated for financial services in 2024, including interest rate changes, economic conditions, regulatory scrutiny, cyber threats and third-party risks
• The challenges posed by evolving global ESG standards and how to balance risk management with the pursuit of innovation
• The role of AI and cross-functional collaboration in sharing future risk management strategies

Listen to the podcast as we explore Gayle’s career journey in risk management and learn about the experiences that have been instrumental in her professional growth. Gain insights into her predictions about significant risks facing financial services 10 years from now and essential skills for future CROs.

SHOW NOTES

01:49 Career Journey
02:51 Defining Moment in Career
04:05 Adapting During Disruption
22:45 Future of Risk & Compliance
28:58 Qualities of Successful CROs
29:36 Priorities Going Forward

Risk management and compliance are crucial for successful business outcomes, according to Helena Frumson. In this episode she emphasizes that building trust means building revenue, and the need to take calculated risks and embrace opportunities for growth, while also managing potential risks. She also discusses career development strategies, including finding inspiration and remaining positive in uncertain times. And more on the importance of learning to say yes and no with intention!

With 25 years in international leadership, Helena Frumson excels in scaling organizations and crafting impactful business cases. Trusted by CEOs and investment funds, she drives strategic decisions and fosters growth through alliances. Passionate about commerce, innovation, and teamwork, Helena’s expertise spans finance, education, and fashion.

SHOW NOTES

03:02 Career journey
11:24 Healthy boundaries create trust
14:04 Sell the value of Risk & Compliance in times of peace
15:22 What is success?
18:15 Key attributes & career opportunities
23:33 Is empowerment coming soon?
25:55 Rants & Revelations

Get transcripts and more great Risk Management content: https://www.riskywomen.org/2024/08/podcast-s7e3-risk-management-is-a-revenue-enabler-helena-frumson/

In this episode of Protiviti's Risky Women podcast series, Ghislaine Entwisle, Managing Director of the Australia Technology Consulting and Business Performance Improvement practice, speaks with Gloria Yuen, Head of Regulatory Enablement and Delivery at National Australia Bank.

Ghislaine and Gloria discuss:

• The importance of embracing change and leaning into discomfort as drivers for personal and professional growth
• The crucial role risk professionals play in shaping and adapting to our dynamic landscape, highlighting a career filled with opportunities for influence and fulfillment
• The evolution of compliance functions in response to technological advancements such as digital growth and AI, emphasizing the need to optimize resources while maintaining excellence for substantial organizational impact.

This insightful dialogue delves into Gloria’s career trajectory, enthusiasm for risk management, inspiring figures, and perspectives on the evolving domain of risk and compliance. It also highlights her commitment to driving social, financial and economic inclusion for underrepresented and marginalized communities.

Tune in to gain invaluable insights on mastering risk management with purpose.

SHOW NOTES
02:38 Career Journey
16:06 Leaning into Discomfort
22:45 What's coming for Risk & Compliance in the Next 5-10 Years
28:58 Important Traits of CROs
29:36 Top Priorities for the Year Ahead

In this episode of Risky Women Radio, host Kimberley Cole kicks off Series 7 by discussing the predictions for 2024 in the field of risk regulation and compliance. She is joined by Carol Beaumier and Bernadine Reese from Protiviti, who share their insights on the compliance environment over the past decade and the evolving role of the Chief Compliance Officer.

They highlight the key priorities for 2024, including the need for proactive risk assessment, horizon scanning, managing digital risks, effective compliance monitoring, and adapting to changing resourcing needs. The discussion emphasizes the importance of staying ahead of emerging issues and adopting a holistic approach to compliance in order to navigate the external and internal challenges that lie ahead. This episode provides valuable insights for risk and compliance professionals to effectively address the evolving compliance landscape in the year ahead.

SHOW NOTES
00:01 Compliance predictions for 2024 with industry experts
05:36 Importance of internal and external factors
11:42 Lessons learned (or not)
19:05 Next 10 years and technology evolution

Jenny Wong of Protiviti and Debra Au, Head of Legal for DBS Hong Kong, explore the complexity of the compliance landscape in APAC as part of the Protiviti 2023 Top Risk Report.

SHOW NOTES

00:01 Compliance landscape and career journey
04:42 Regulatory challenges and adapting to technological changes in APAC
10:02 Compliance function evolution and AI adoption in finance
16:48 Leadership and overcoming stereotypes

Kimberly Dickerson of Protiviti and Star McDade, SVP for Audit Services at USAA, discuss moving from activity based work to a more value added model and how to shift the mindset to an advisory audit role.

SHOW NOTES

00:01 Adding value in risk and assurance profession
04:09 Risk management and business strategy alignment
08:45 Risk assessment, emerging risks, and third-party partnerships in the insurance industry
16:26 Risk management career paths and advice for young professionals
22:19 Career paths, challenges, and growth in the accounting industry
26:36 Creating a diverse and inclusive workplace culture

Kimberley Cole interviews Chrissy Hill, general counsel at Parity Technologies. The episode explores the concept of DAOs (decentralized autonomous organizations) and their impact on governance and compliance in the rapidly evolving landscape of blockchain, Web3, and the metaverse.

Show Notes

03:19 Career Journey
07:42 Working with Tony Blair: Merging commercial and charitable assets
10:17 Lessons in agility and fundamental skills for career success
11:24 Web3 space and regulatory challenges
18:32 Exploring the cutting edge of governance and compliance with DAOs
29:56 How do you prepare for the future?

Get transcript and Join Risky Women: https://www.riskywomen.org/2023/10/podcast-s6e9-exploring-dao-the-future-of-governance-and-compliance-with-chrissy-hill/