Favorite Parts of Working in Financial Compliance as a VP, Compliance and Operational Risk
After 18 years in the niche compliance and banking world, Karin enjoys the strong sense of community, noting that "once you're in it for a while you start to see the same people over and over again," fostering relationships akin to "old friends" at conferences and industry events. This established network and camaraderie are a significant source of professional fulfillment for Karin.
Networking, Executive/Leadership, Industry Realities, Career Development, Compliance
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Karin Lin
VP, Compliance and Operational Risk
Large Bank
UC Berkeley, 2005
UCLA - Anderson School of Business / MBA
Political Science, American Studies
Finance (Banking, Fintech, Investing)
Finance
Honors Student, Scholarship Recipient, Pell Grant Recipient, Took Out Loans, Immigrant, Worked 20+ Hours in School, First Generation College Student
Video Highlights
1. The compliance and banking industry is a niche field with a strong sense of community.
2. Long-term relationships are common, creating a network of familiar faces and colleagues.
3. Attending industry conferences and events provides opportunities to reconnect with and meet people
Transcript
What do you enjoy most about being in your industry?
There's a lot happening in the compliance banking world. It's such a niche industry that once you've been in it for a while, you start to see the same people repeatedly.
After 18 years, it's nice that when I go to conferences or see people, they feel like old friends. We might have last seen each other a year ago, five years ago, or even ten years ago. Asking, "How's your life?" is truly enjoyable.