Leadership and Career

Q&A with Ajay Katara, Domain Consultant with Tata Consultancy Services Today we share an interview between CCI’s Publisher, Maurice Gilbert, and Ajay Katara of Tata Consultancy Services. Ajay shares his background; insights on risk and compliance; and thoughts on how technological advancements are changing the calculus for risk and compliance practitioners. Maurice Gilbert: How did you get started on a...

Building a Culture of Excellence Star performers often have an innate, internal drive to exceed expectations. It's a tough thing to cultivate, but relatively easy to quash. Leaders should be careful not to stymie this quality in their teams. Linda Henman offers five tips to encourage "discretionary" effort. Years ago, I worked for a boss who would have told you...

Q&A with Brad Bussie, Principal Security Strategist at Trace3 Today we feature an interview with between Maurice Gilbert, CCI’s CEO, Founder and Publisher, and Brad Bussie, Principal Security Strategist at Trace3, a provider of IT solutions and consultation services. The company’s thriving security practice helps companies review and manage internal policies and protocols to develop an integrated approach to data security and compliance...

7 Secrets for Developing Evergreen Customers Customer acquisition is far and away more costly than customer retention, yet many companies place greater focus on developing business with new customers. Linda Henman explains how constancy is key in cultivating loyalty among existing clients. In botany, we learned that an evergreen plant has leaves that stay green throughout the year. Unlike deciduous...

Q&A with Bang Chau, Co-Founder and VP of Business Development, Innovit We’re pleased to feature today an interview between CCI’s Maurice Gilbert and the co-founder and VP of Business Development at Innovit, Bang Chau. Read on to hear his insights on the compliance landscape and his view on some of the greatest risks and compliance challenges facing businesses today. Maurice...

Many leaders have trouble making tough calls and find themselves stalled by indecision and good intentions. Developing a learning mindset can help them do better.

Global Head of Product Marketing, Financial Crime Compliance Division Maurice Gilbert: How did you get started on a career in compliance? Paul Taylor: My initial exposure to compliance processes came about during my time in settlement-related roles, which naturally required elements of AML and sanctions control. The decision to specialize in compliance, however, came in 2013 when SWIFT made the...

Q&A with James Cesarano, VP, Ethics and Compliance at Kroll Maurice Gilbert: How did you get started on a career in compliance? James Cesarano: After college, I began working in compliance as a Trade Analyst with the New York Mercantile Exchange. Those were early days for the compliance profession, and I immediately found the work interesting and exciting.  I was...

How do executive management and the board remain engaged with risk management over time? Most observers would agree that senior management’s supervision of risk management and the board’s risk oversight entail much more than reviewing a risk assessment once a year.

  Q&A with Tom McAndrew, Chief Operating Officer at Coalfire CCI: How did you get started on a career in compliance? Tom McAndrew: I started my career in the Navy.  As the Navy started putting more technology on ships, they realized that they needed to create better certification programs to ensure that all the systems operated correctly, specifically the combat systems (missiles,...

Welcome to Six Questions with an Ethics & Compliance Officer, a new interview series from SAI Global created in conjunction with National Compliance Officer Day. Each post will shine the spotlight on a different member of the E&C community, from established CCOs and CECOs with years of experience to rising stars with a passion for ethical behavior. To be featured in your...

At CCI, we know what questions reveal a candidate’s qualifications, and we know what answers a hiring authority is looking for. If you’re hiring a compliance officer, you need to ask these questions.  If you’re interviewing for a compliance position, you need to be prepared to answer them. Want to take the process to the next step?  If you’re a compliance...