21. Building a people-first career in risk and compliance with Henry Olsen

In this episode, we talk to Henry Olsen, Senior Business Acceptance Manager at Mishcon de Reya, about building a people-first career in risk and compliance, and why curiosity, culture, and trust matter more than ever.

Henry shares how a short-term role in financial crime sparked a lasting passion for compliance, and how his career has grown from analyst to leader by staying curious, embracing continuous learning, and investing deeply in his team.

We dive into the challenges and rewards of managing a global, hybrid compliance function, explore how to build dynamic training and foster collaboration across time zones, and hear why the human element of compliance is just as critical as the technical one.

Henry also opens up about his own experiences with toxic workplace culture, and why knowing when to walk away is just as important as knowing when to commit. This episode is a must-listen for anyone leading (or aspiring to lead) in risk and compliance.

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