Staff Spotlight
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Meet Priscilla Shire |
Priscilla, tell us a little about yourself, your background, skills and interests.Well I am Irish, originally from Dublin and have been living in Australia almost 2 years now. I started out as an accountant and have been in Financial Services for just over 20 years in varying roles spanning Investment Banking, Commodities Trading and Funds Management. Most of my career has been spent in London but I have also worked in Dublin for a number of years and have now relocated to Australia. I have a variety of interests and most weekends you will find me enjoying some form of the arts such as theatre live music gigs or stand-up comedy. I also enjoy coastal hikes and following rugby union, specifically supporting my home teams of Leinster and Ireland who I recently went to watch in NZ for the Rugby World Cup. You have joined CompliSpace as a Business Manager to specifically look after our Financial Services clients. What interests you most about this area?I really enjoy going behind the scenes of different types of financial services businesses and seeing how they operate. The regulatory environment in Australia can be very complex and having a background in financial services helps me appreciate what my clients' daily challenges are. I enjoy being able to help them simplify and effectively manage their legal and regulatory obligations, so that they can concentrate on their real focus, which is generally making money!!Priscilla, you recently moved to Australia from Ireland. Apart from the sunshine what are you enjoying most about your time here?I appreciate the entrepreneurial spirit of the Australian people and I think there is a real "have a go" attitude in this country. I am really enjoying the outdoor lifestyle and the availability of open spaces, great beaches and the beautiful harbour in Sydney. |
