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Risk Management: Brick by Brick

The Risk Management Puzzle with Kevin Yascur, Risk Manager at Soben

Aug 23, 2023
Kevin Yascur, Risk Manager at Soben, discusses the link between accounting, puzzle solving and risk management in the construction industry. He emphasizes the importance of building strong relationships with project management teams, being curious, and constantly mitigating risks. The podcast also explores the potential impact of AI on risk analysis and the satisfaction of seeing projects come to life.
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Quick takeaways

  • Building strong relationships with project managers is crucial for risk managers to ensure their recommendations are listened to correctly.
  • The use of technology, such as risk management tools and artificial intelligence, has greatly advanced the field of risk management and enhanced risk analysis and decision-making processes.

Deep dives

The Journey to Becoming a Risk Manager

Kevin Yasker, a Risk Manager at Soben, shares his unique path from an accounting background to becoming a risk manager. His fascination with numbers and problem-solving led him to a residential lending company in the construction industry, where he took on the role of a Risk Manager. This experience sparked his curiosity about risk analysis and management in construction, eventually leading him to his current position.

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