A Day in the Life of a Risk Consultant at CFGI LLC
A day for Bobbie as a risk consultant involves juggling "three or four different projects," balancing client meetings where information is gathered and feedback is given with internal collaborations to refine project details. This work allows for flexibility—"it's kind of what I make of it"—combining focused individual work with collaborative discussions to add value for clients.
Project Management, Communication, Problem-Solving, Teamwork, Client Interaction
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Bobbie Hutchinson
Risk Consultant
CFGI, LLC
UCLA 2018
N/A
Economics
Consulting & Related Professional Services, Finance (Banking, Fintech, Investing)
Consulting
Took Out Loans, Worked 20+ Hours in School
Video Highlights
1. Varied workload and balancing multiple projects for different clients in various industries is common.
2. A significant portion of the work involves meetings, both with clients (information gathering, collaboration, feedback) and internal team members (project updates, detailed discussions).
3. The job allows for independent work, including analyzing documentation, preparing for meetings, and contributing valuable insights to clients, offering schedule flexibility within reasonable limits
Transcript
What does a day in the life of a risk consultant look like?
It can vary a lot. I'm usually working on about three or four different projects, which means three or four different clients, businesses, and industries at a time. This involves balancing conflicting priorities and being able to separate distinct situations in my mind.
I typically have a handful of meetings. Some are with clients and are a bit more formal. These involve gathering information, collaborating on projects, or providing feedback and recommendations based on my findings.
Other meetings are internal. Here, I collaborate with my teammates, such as managers or directors, to discuss project status or dive into the details of specific documentation.
When I'm not in meetings, I spend a good amount of time reconciling documentation we've discussed. I review the details to understand what the meetings were about or to prepare for upcoming meetings. My goal is to add value to our client's business.
Overall, it's what I make of it. I can mold my own schedule within reason. It's not a rigid nine-to-five. There's flexibility, which I really like. That's the gist of it.