Amanda Rasmussen

I work with corporates seeking to understand the background, public profile and/or asset position of entities and high net worth individuals. Our clients, usually compliance, legal and audit professionals, reach out when their firms are considering a new investment, loan or partner; preparing to investigate an allegation of misconduct; or handling a commercial dispute that might require cross-border litigation, a winding-up order or enforcement of judgements.

I’m proud to have co-founded and driven forward FTI Consulting’s Asia Mentoring programme, and to sit on FTI Asia’s Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging committee. I also actively support Women in Law Hong Kong and the Women’s White Collar Defense Association Hong Kong chapter.

What makes you a Risky Woman?

I take a measured evidence-based approach to considering risk.

Name your top 3 achievements

I have two professional achievements and one personal that I would consider to be in my top three, and will share not necessarily in order of importance!

1. Learning Chinese
2. Completing a PhD
3. Finding a professional role that suits me perfectly

What is the biggest risk you’ve taken in your career?

Abandoning academia, and moving to Beijing

What’s something most people don’t know about you?

I first visited China on an athletics tour as an Australian school girl in 1992.

What is the best quality for successful leaders in Risk?

• Developing and communicating a vision
• Discerning observation and listening
• Clear decision-making
• Empowering others