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Episode Synopsis
                            “…cutthroat corporate politics, soft skills, and the art of saying “no”…”   Here we go! Season 1 Episode 1! We start things off with a bang with our first guest: Dennis! We’ll be chatting WORK in episode 1, and REST & PLAY in episode 2. At a Glance:  Occupation: Internal Risk Advisory for a Major Bank (Associate Director) Relevant Industries: Corporate World, Finance, Risk Management, Actuary Experience: 14yrs + Studied:   Bachelor of Commerce (Major: Actuarial Studies and Information Systems) Masters of Commerce (Major: Finance)    In Summary: For WORK, Dennis currently works in a division which could be described as “Internal Risk Advisory”  for a Bank, and has a very specialised role where there are only two of him in the entire Bank! He has also worked at a consultancy and an investments firm and has a wealth of knowledge and sage advice for those who work, or are looking to work in the corporate/financial world. His no bull, straight up answers give us an insight into things like:  The potentially cutthroat nature of the Corporate Financial Industry Currency risk, interest rate risk, and commodity risk The importance of soft skills The art/skill of saying “no” Corporate Politics Actuarial Studies and what it is And much more!  I hope that has wet your appetite, so here we go!….. I hope you’re ready for some fun .. Onto episode 1!     Podcast Homepage -  Like what hear, and would love to support the show? There is a way! Check out:                        
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