Monique Batterham

Whilst studying Finance at Uni I decided I did not want the traditional front office job and instead identified bank supervision at the RBA and so did my final thesis on regulation of derivatives. I have now spent 30 years since graduation working in risk and am still as passionate.

What makes you a Risky Woman?

They say that you should do a job that aligns with your core values and beliefs. What makes me a Risky Women is that I am naturally very curious, wanting to understand the whats, whys and hows. I want to help and have a very high moral and ethical compass.

Name your top 3 achievements

1. Always staying true to my core beliefs of doing the right thing, no matter how difficult it is
2. Co-chairing the industry working group to implement a major new regulatory regime which involved working with Treasury, the regulatory and numerous industry groups and stakeholders
3. Successfully running a one-week training session for the Indonesian Regulator (Bapepam) who were looking to set up a new licensing regime.

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

Realising there was a risk misalignment and leaving a lucrative CRO role without another role in place. I believe it is vitally important when you’ve spent 30 years building your brand and reputation to protect that.

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

I am naturally very curious (favourite show is Louis Theroux) and love exploring and understanding new things which led me to study shamanism in Peru.

What is the best quality for successful leaders in Risk?

Being curious ;)

Being an inspirational leader and being able to collaborate successfully with the business to champion risk.

Being able to inspire and mentor others through your passion and willingness to share your knowledge and experiences.