YOU'VE LIVED IN A FEW DIFFERENT COUNTRIES, HOW HAS THIS HELPED YOUR CAREER?
It has taught me that there is never one way of working and helped me grasp the importance of understanding cultural differences. APAC may be a region, but it is a region made up of multiple distinct cultures and each have different attributes, such as pace, approach to work, language and cultural customs. What works in one country may not work in another. Understanding how to connect with people in different countries, being able to communicate effectively and ensuring you are adaptable to the varying cultures, can put you in good stead when working overseas.
WHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU GIVE SOMEONE LOOKING TO GET INTO RISK MANAGEMENT?
Risk is an extremely fascinating field. Being responsible for the risk of your company gives you the opportunity to have conversations with multiple departments and people from all levels of the business. A background in insurance is not always needed to access risk management. If you have appetite to learn, are able to connect with multiple stakeholders and understand the fundamentals of risk assessment and management, a career in risk management could be right for you.
ANY ADVICE FOR SOMONE LOOKING TO WORK OVERSEAS?
Start with any job if you want to expand your overseas profile. If you can find a job overseas, you’re part way there. The experience you gain from working overseas is more than just about the job. It’s about living abroad on your own, working in a foreign country and immersing yourself in another culture. Thriving in an environment that you are not accustomed to will see you gain new skills. You will become resourceful, adaptable, and independent and, to some extent, humble.