“Established boards understand risk governance but want simpler updates, while start-ups need education on the value of risk management” – Kathy Griffin

In this CPD accredited episode of RiskMasters, join host Julien Haye as he converses with Kathy Griffin, an experienced Chief Risk Officer and compliance leader with a diverse background that spans traditional financial institutions and innovative start-ups. Kathy shares her unique journey into the world of risk, the lessons learned from navigating both start-ups and established companies, and her approach to leading with empathy and innovation in risk management.

In this episode of RiskMasters, you will discover: 

• Leadership Challenges and Overcoming Imposter Syndrome - She candidly reflects on her early management failures due to imposter syndrome and immaturity, and how stepping back into team roles was pivotal for rebuilding her confidence and eventually taking on leadership roles again.
• Communication with Boards: Established Companies vs. Start-ups - She contrasts her experiences with boards in established companies, which understand risk governance but prefer simplified updates, against start-ups that often require education on the value of risk management.
• The Risk Function as an Innovation Enabler - Kathy advocates for risk teams to collaborate closely with business units from the initial idea stages, emphasising the shift towards outcomes-based regulation and the importance of building customer-focused cultures.

More about Kathy Griffin:

Kathy has worked in financial services for nearly 30 years, the last 18 of which have been in risk and compliance. She’s currently the Chief Risk and Compliance Officer at Uber (Payments UK) and was previously the Director of Compliance at Monzo. 

Kathy is passionate about risk and compliance being an enabler for innovation and growth and believes that embracing diversity and inclusion is key to the success of any business.

Read the podcast notes and summary article:

https://www.aevitium.com/post/kathy-griffin-s-path-to-empowering-risk-and-compliance-leadership

Find out more about Kathy Griffin

​LinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kathy-griffin-b3a69512/

Download your CPD Certificate:

Link: ⁠⁠⁠https://thecpd.group/podcast⁠⁠⁠

Accreditation number: 800036

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