Risky Women Podcast | Leading Global Teams & Managing with Impact: Christine Lowthian

In this episode of Risky Women Radio, Christine Lowthian, head of regulatory compliance at HSBC, shares insights on her career journey and the importance of seizing opportunities and building a supportive network. She highlights her experience leading global teams, particularly in commercial banking and the U.S., and the challenges of managing multicultural teams. Lowthian stresses the role of technology, particularly AI, in enhancing compliance efficiency but notes the need for clean data. She advises aspiring leaders to embrace opportunities, maintain open communication with boards and regulators, and focus on strategic thinking and continuous improvement.

Show Notes

02:12 Career Journey
05:46 Leading Global Teams
08:50 Managing Multicultural Teams
16:27 Skills for the Compliance Officer of the Future
17:57 Engaging With Boards and Regulators
26:29 Handling Challenging Personalities
29:05 Advice for Women Starting Out

Action Items

• Explore the use of AI in compliance and how to ensure data quality.
• Establish open and proactive relationships with regulators, taking them on the journey of compliance improvements.
• Seek out opportunities for growth and development, even if they are not direct promotions.
• Build a network of sponsors and mentors to support career development.