FINASTRA
That ’ s why when it comes to the ‘ Great Resignation ’, or the fabled exodus of skilled workers from their jobs following COVID- 19 , Elona is more level-headed than most . ‘ Good people are , of course , hard to replace , especially in roles that require domain expertise ’, she says . There ’ s certainly a war for talent , but she has a strategy .
“ Simply buying talent isn ’ t enough — we have to develop and nurture it ”
ELONA RUKA-WRIGHT CHIEF RISK OFFICER ,
FINASTRA
In addition to leveraging Finastra ’ s global recruitment networks , she intends to invest in internal risk management training and education programmes . ‘ We support individuals at all stages of their careers ’, she says . ‘ Risk management is an entry point into an organisation . It gives you great visibility and insight into all parts of the organisation . It ’ s a great career option with many exciting trajectories ’.
This final point hits close to home , as Elona started out in risk management and grew to love it . Now , she wants to build the next generation of global leaders . ‘ Simply buying talent isn ’ t enough ’, she concludes . ‘ We have to develop and nurture it ’.