WHAT I DO FOR WORK? | BANKING vs KPMG BIG 4 | RISK CONSULTING? | AUDIT, CONTROLS, CORPORATE MANAGER

[@FrancescaRamone]

I agree, it seems like a paradox but the busyer you get the easier it is mentally. When I'm not busy, the time-never-passeessss x

[@successbysanjna]

100%

[@andriapinto8655]

I'm glad I found you. 💖

[@CarolineLivino12345]

You're such an inspiration 😍✨

[@andriapinto8655]

You're my constant inspiration!

[@successbysanjna]

Naww so sweet! Thank you! Xx

[@DT09bball1]

Great Video! Very helpful :) thank you!

[@sanjanaghosh1996]

I am glad you answered my question 😍

[@samzhong3505]

Great vid! Love the insight :)

[@anansood9220]

my interview process went on hold Bcoz of covid-19 in Big Four!....:(

[@successbysanjna]

Oh no that’s so unfortunate!!! I’m sure it’s just a matter of time before things resume again 🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@meenuraju2696]

I always look forward to your videos 😍 No fast forward nothing, i will just sit back and relax watching ur videos.

[@kellylewis5397]

Hey, glad I came across your channel 🙂.. Hope you don't mind sharing some input, I'm currently in my last 3 months of saica articles/external audit ... But I want to go into risk management.. Do you think the adjustment would be significant from external to internal.. Since we rarely would test controls

[@successbysanjna]

Hi Kelly, thanks for your question. haha wow making the change to risk management - thats a big move, but good move ;) I personally don't think the adjustment would be difficult, as when I was in external audit for 3 months I was actually doing some control testing, but obviously it wasn't to the detail that we do in risk management. I think you will actually be fine, its relatively easy to pick up and given you've worked in external audit, you would have the right attitude to pick up the skills :) I wouldnt be too worried :)

[@kellylewis5397]

@@successbysanjna Aah great! Thanks for your input 🤗loving your channel

[@jingzhang2588]

Can you talk about the career path of a rick consultant?

[@paper.cakes.8085]

I am sooo curious! Do you have to pose as a customer? Do you have to pose as an employee? I have always wondered about your job

[@successbysanjna]

Well we are the professionals or subject matter experts within the risk field. So we will ensure if risk is appropriately mitigated for our clients :) Hope that makes sense!

[@Formsquad]

Probably a bit old now but did you find your previous banking experiences (contact centre, business banking) when you were still at uni useful/relevant at all in your new banking job? or not really?

[@asmitachakraborty1834]

Out of context ...but where's your glasses from...it's so cool!!❤️

[@successbysanjna]

Glasses are by Alex Perry :)

[@stationmontroyal]

I got an offer in Risk Assurance from a Big 4 but I can't seem to decide if I want to take it :( The salary is okay/good for my city but I'm very scared of the risk of being pigeon-holed into IT audit. Like I wouldn't mind doing it for a year but I'm scared of the exit opportunities. Is it true that it's somewhat boring? I want to develop skills in data analysis and the job description does mention data assurance but when I read on forums, everyone just say you take "screenshots". Curious to see your thoughts.. Would only take the gig for salary and brandname as of right now. Also - do you do 9to5 for IT Auditing or is it closer to 50/60/70 hours a week?

[@successbysanjna]

Unfortunately I’m not in IT audit, so I’m not entirely sure. I assume it would be like external audit which can get pretty intense. I know for internal audit the work is pretty much 9-5 or it was in my division at least. I feel like you never know if you don’t try it, you’ll feel constantly worried, so just give it a try or reach out to someone that may work there and catch up for coffee to discuss :) good luck with it all

[@stationmontroyal]

bySanjna thank you for taking the time to reply!

[@NotBen101]

One advantage of IT Audit on External clients is that work is more stable than doing internal audit on consulting clients. Now during corona time the firms are talking about work for consulting drying up, but there is no mention of external audit going away. Even if the market crashes clients still need to do SOX compliance and issue SOC 1 Reports. Yes it is pigeon holey, but other areas in big 4 are also like that (e.g salt tax, international tax, and aviation finance), but this will give you the opportunity to work on the large audit engagements. However one downside is definitely the hours, you will work long hours but not many weekends. I used to do consulting and during my down time I would study for the cpa exam. Weigh the pros and cons and make a judgement.

[@stationmontroyal]

NotBen101 I ended up reneging. Thank you for your opinion -

[@OmarAhmed-vh8yo]

Welcome to banking, best career in the world! I work for Deutsche Bank as a Financial Analyst, I hope you enjoy it.

[@myriam221]

Hi Omar, Financial Analysis is something I want to do in the future (I am in my masters) and I would really appreciate you answering two questions please : did you passed the CFA ? What prior experiance allowed you to land this job ? Thank you 😊

[@OmarAhmed-vh8yo]

@@myriam221 Hi Myriam Although CFA is not necessary but it is always good to have it if you want to get into hedge funds and many other departments. In my opinion it gives you more options and opens more doors for you, plus it looks good on your CV😉. Regarding how I landed the job was I did a summers internship intially, and then once graduated I went for the graduate scheme and got in alhamdulillah. Which country are you in? It also helps if you know people in the banking industries?

[@myriam221]

@@OmarAhmed-vh8yo Thank you so much for your answer !! I was hesitating about doing it, but I think I'll do it next year inshaAllah, you're right it can only look good and make me learn more about this field. I am from Paris, my sister works at BNP and I worked there for summer internships, but still they prefere students from Business schools (it's specific to France I think). Next January I am doing a longer internship in audit bc it is also a field I am interested in and can help you have better opportunities in the futur. Al hamdoullilah it is great that from your internship you could then have an oppening, I hope I'll have the same experiance during final year ! Again thank you por your piece of advice, very kind of you :)

[@myriam221]

@@OmarAhmed-vh8yo just sent you an email 😊

[@aletsgetloud6]

Hit the like button the moment I read that title xD Glad you did a video on this, so informative‼️ Thanks Sanjna 💕🤗

[@poushalimukherjee1309]

Are u born in Australia ? Did u first took up a job in india and then placed in australia ?

[@habitshaikal1039]

Hi dear I am watching you vlogs from Scotland but can connect you very much as an Indian .this is very informative blog .loved it.can you please suggest any interview ques for kpmg or make a video for that ?actually I have a interview for the same 😀

[@successbysanjna]

Yes will do!! Xx

[@prernasharma3940]

U work at Westpac right?

[@TheAlirashid001]

What is risk? And why do we need controls? Seems lame 😂

[@AllTimeHighAotearoa]

Sounds awful to be honest

[@successbysanjna]

oh really? what's so awful you think?

[@AllTimeHighAotearoa]

@@successbysanjna just the work culture at KPMG. It seems to be the norm all over, says a lot about these big 4 companies. Anyways, Would you by any chance be able to scoop me up and throw me into a role at your bank. SInce your a manager, it'll be easy pezy and make me snezy.