Chief Compliance Officer on accountability, crisis control & leadership: Spotlight on Women in GRC

In this episode of Spotlight on Women in GRC, Lucy Montague sits down with Grace Suleyman, Chief Compliance Officer, to discuss her career journey, leadership lessons, and the realities of working in compliance and financial services. Grace shares how she moved from top law firms into in-house roles before stepping into a C-suite position—and what she learned along the way. What you’ll learn in this episode: How to transition from law into risk and compliance The reality of women in leadership in financial services Why women often hesitate to apply for senior roles—and how to change that The importance of mentorship, sponsorship, and self-advocacy How to manage imposter syndrome and career confidence Navigating bias, workplace challenges, and maternity stigma The evolving future of GRC, including AI governance, FCA regulation changes and non-financial misconduct rules Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/10u9... Read the blog here: https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0wkPmC0