Hong Kong and Banking – Nadia Lazareva
In Episode #39, we are joined by Nadia Lazareva, a senior manager at HSBC in Hong Kong. We discuss:Nadia's path from her native Russia to Hong KongWhy learning Mandarin is a great investmentWhat working at a large international bank like HSBC is likeNadia's advice to women and girls thinking of a career in bankingWhy there is nothing wrong with saying "I don't know"Finding the right balance between motherhood and workWhat a typical day looks like for a compliance officer at HSBCThe role of risk in career-buildingReading, listening, and watching recommendations from:NadiaMy Own Words, by Ruth Bader GinsburgFredSuspected Chinese spy targeted California politicians (Axios), by Bethany Allen-Ebrahimian and Zach DormanJonathanTo Stop China's Imperial Designs, Let It Bleed Itself Dry (The Federalist), by Sumantra MaitraWe’ll see you next week!