What A Risk And Compliance Manager At Google Wishes They Had Known Before Entering The Risk And Compliance Industry
Aditya, a Risk & Compliance Manager at Google, wishes they had better understood "the perception that others have of folks in this function," noting some initial skepticism towards risk management processes. This unexpected challenge, however, made the experience "more interesting" and ultimately a valuable learning opportunity, highlighting the importance of practical experience over prior assumptions.
Industry Realities, Workplace Challenges, Overcoming Challenges, Communication, Teamwork
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Aditya Ravikumar
Risk & Compliance Manager
UC Irvine, 2014
UCLA Andersson, MBA (in progress)
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Video Highlights
1. The perception of risk management professionals: Many people may not fully understand the role and its value to the organization. It's not always about finding fault, but rather about helping the team achieve its goals.
2. Professional skepticism: Be prepared to encounter skepticism from others regarding the importance of risk management processes and policies. This is a common challenge in the field.
3. On-the-job learning is crucial: No amount of prior preparation can fully replace the learning that occurs while working in the field. Embrace challenges as opportunities for growth and development.
Transcript
What have you learned about this role that you wish someone would have told you before you entered the industry?
To a certain extent, I wish I had known a little more about the perception others have of people in this function. We're all on the same team and trying to help accomplish business goals.
It was a little surprising to come into this space and see that there were some skeptics who would wonder how important this process or policy really is. This is similar to the professional skepticism I've mentioned.
Not knowing this didn't negatively impact my experience. I think I would have prepared a little more if I had known. But with any job, there are always blind spots.
Having that challenge has actually made the experience more interesting. If there were no challenges, things would be boring, and boring isn't fun for me.
A slightly better understanding of how people perceive this function would have helped me prepare. However, I don't think I ever would have been fully prepared until I took on the job. You only really learn when you're actually doing something.