We Work Rest and Play

S1 - E1 - Work - Dennis - Financial Risk Management at a Big Bank


Listen Later

“…cutthroat corporate politics, soft skills, and the art of saying “no”…”   Here we go! Season 1 Episode 1! We start things off with a bang with our first guest: Dennis! We’ll be chatting WORK in episode 1, and REST & PLAY in episode 2. At a Glance: Occupation: Internal Risk Advisory for a Major Bank (Associate Director) Relevant Industries: Corporate World, Finance, Risk Management, Actuary Experience: 14yrs + Studied:  Bachelor of Commerce (Major: Actuarial Studies and Information Systems) Masters of Commerce (Major: Finance) In Summary: For WORK, Dennis currently works in a division which could be described as “Internal Risk Advisory”  for a Bank, and has a very specialised role where there are only two of him in the entire Bank! He has also worked at a consultancy and an investments firm and has a wealth of knowledge and sage advice for those who work, or are looking to work in the corporate/financial world. His no bull, straight up answers give us an insight into things like: The potentially cutthroat nature of the Corporate Financial Industry Currency risk, interest rate risk, and commodity risk The importance of soft skills The art/skill of saying “no” Corporate Politics Actuarial Studies and what it is And much more! I hope that has wet your appetite, so here we go!….. I hope you’re ready for some fun .. Onto episode 1!     Podcast Homepage - Like what hear, and would love to support the show? There is a way! Check out:
...more
View all episodesView all episodes
Download on the App Store

We Work Rest and PlayBy This is about learning from the experiences of one another. We talk deep, with every day inspirational people about their work and their lives outside of work. If you're about getting the most out of life, or just love good 'ole hearty conversation, this