FinTech Magazine - September 2021 | Page 55

FINASTRA between risk-taking and risk avoidance . ‘ There is no business without risk ’, she emphasises . ‘ You just have to know where to draw the line ’.
In the end , risk management comes down to mindset . ‘ Our job is more than merely preventing disaster ’, she says . ‘ We aim to be an enabler : to help Finastra mitigate risk and maximise opportunity ’.
Building the Next Generation of Talent What ’ s more , Elona cares deeply about building strong teams . ‘ One of the parts I like most about my job is developing the next generation of talent ’, she explains , ‘ culture starts at the top ’. At Finastra , she appreciates that she has the support of its board and its executives in making risk management a priority .

“ I feel privileged to work for a company that cherishes diversity , equity , and inclusion , where you can belong and bring your whole self to work ”

ELONA RUKA-WRIGHT CHIEF RISK OFFICER , FINASTRA fintechmagazine . com 55