“Invest in your people. Systems are great, but without skilled individuals, they’re meaningless.” – Saadia Mujeeb

In this CPD episode of RiskMasters, host Julien Haye welcomes Saadia Mujeeb, a risk management veteran with over 25 years of experience across global financial institutions. From her early days at Barclays Capital to her leadership role at Macquarie Bank Europe, Saadia’s journey through the evolving landscape of risk management provides deep insights into what it takes to thrive in an ever-changing industry. She shares her strategies for resilience, the importance of continuous education, and her views on how emerging challenges like AI and geopolitical risks are reshaping the future of risk management.

In this edition of RiskMasters, CPD risk management podcast, you will learn:

A Career of Continuous Learning and Adaptation: Saadia reflects on her extensive experience in risk management, recounting her work at major institutions during pivotal moments in the financial markets, including the Global Financial Crisis and the post-Brexit energy crisis. She discusses the importance of staying agile and keeping up with market changes.
The Challenge of Keeping Pace with Markets: Saadia emphasises how risk professionals must continuously educate themselves to stay ahead. As markets evolve, risk managers need to research new trading strategies and understand various risk types, from credit to market and operational risk, making them the linchpins of organisational insight.
Building Resilience Amidst Crises: With a career shaped by handling crises, Saadia highlights the need for preparedness, stress testing, and the ability to react quickly. She advocates for scenario planning and the importance of sharing knowledge across teams to build organizational resilience.
Emerging Challenges in Risk Management: Looking to the future, Saadia discusses the growing importance of AI and digital proficiency in risk management. While technology offers vast opportunities, she underscores the need for critical thinking and scepticism, particularly when relying on AI-generated outputs. Additionally, she points out the risks of complacency in the face of geopolitical and cyber threats, stressing the need for constant vigilance.

More about Saadia Mujeeb:
Saadia Mujeeb is an accomplished risk management professional, having held senior roles at global financial institutions, including Barclays Capital, Bank of America, Citigroup, and Macquarie Bank. With a career spanning multiple markets and regions, Saadia brings a wealth of experience in managing risk across diverse portfolios, including hedge funds, prime brokerage, and asset management.

Connect with Saadia on LinkedIn to explore more on risk management and leadership in the financial services industry.

Tune in to this episode for an in-depth discussion on building resilience, the importance of continuous learning, and the emerging challenges that risk managers must navigate in today’s complex market environments.

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