Entry-Level Positions For Aspiring Risk And Compliance Managers At Google
Aditya, a Risk & Compliance Manager at Google, suggests entry-level accounting or auditing roles as strong springboards into the field, citing the development of "detail-oriented" and "critical thinking skills" as crucial. Other viable options include compliance analyst positions and legal roles focusing on contract review, which build foundational knowledge of laws and regulations, ultimately strengthening "essential skills for a risk and compliance manager."
Accounting, Compliance, Legal, Critical Thinking, Detail-Oriented
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Aditya Ravikumar
Risk & Compliance Manager
UC Irvine, 2014
UCLA Andersson, MBA (in progress)
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None Applicable
Video Highlights
1. Entry-level auditor positions offer valuable experience in detail-orientation and critical thinking.
2. Compliance analyst roles provide opportunities to learn compliance procedures and advance within the field.
3. Legal specialist or analyst positions build foundational knowledge of laws, regulations, and compliance, which are transferable skills for risk management.
Transcript
What intro-level positions are there in this field that an undergraduate college student might consider?
I generally think the accounting route is a great way to get into risk management. While accounting doesn't directly relate to risk management, it helps build important skills.
These skills include being detail-oriented and having critical thinking abilities. These are essential for risk managers.
Roles like entry-level auditor or compliance analyst are good options for new graduates. These positions allow you to learn compliance and work your way up.
Another path is the legal profession, with roles like legal specialist or legal analyst. This can involve reviewing contracts and supporting commercial teams.
Even if it seems more legal than compliance, this work helps you develop knowledge of laws and regulations. It broadens your understanding of compliance in general.
Ultimately, these roles focus less on direct compliance work and more on building essential skills for a risk and compliance manager.
Being detail-oriented, having critical thinking skills, professional skepticism, and communication are all vital. Any role that forces you to build these skills will be effective.
These post-college roles can help you naturally transition into a risk management position.