I hugely value the unique access to the industry that working at the Investment Association (IA) has brought. Being placed at the IA has allowed me to work alongside and learn from some of the brightest and most respected individuals in the industry, both internally and through regular interactions with our member firms. I sit within the Business: Risk, Culture & Resilience team, and primarily work on Culture and HR policy which involves work on areas such as diversity & inclusion and talent within the wider industry. Much of my work overlaps with areas that I generally feel passionate about, and consequently feel very privileged to be able to play a part in supporting the wider industry, and often government and the regulator, in these feats. The weight and influence that the IA has as a trusted and valued organisation also allows me to see the real worth in the work that we do, which is incredibly rewarding! (My colleagues are also really lovely and hilarious!)