Welcome to RIMScast. Your host is Justin Smulison, Business Content Manager at RIMS, the Risk and Insurance Management Society.   Justin Smulison interviews Victoria Ogbuehi of Coca-Cola about her education, her aspirations, her 12 years in public security, and her move into risk management. She describes the personality traits that are most helpful in an ERM career, such as a learning mindset and a habit of hard work. She describes winning her awards, as well as the importance of the RIMS-CRMP to her career and even her confidence. She cautions young professionals that if they are lazy, they should not try to work in risk management.   Listen in to learn about a fascinating career move from security to risk management. Key Takeaways: [:01] About RIMS and RIMScast. [:16] About this episode of RIMScast, coming to you from RIMS Headquarters in New York. My guest is Victoria Ogbuehi, RIMS-CRMP. She is the Senior Risk and Resilience Manager for Coca-Cola Hellenic Bottling Company in Nigeria and a four-time Outstanding Security Performance Award winner! Lots to discuss! [:51] First, let’s talk about RIMS Virtual Workshops. The full calendar of virtual workshops is at RIMS.org/VirtualWorkshops. On June 18th and 19th, we have Fundamentals of Risk Management. On July 9th and 10th, we have Managing Workers’ Compensation. [1:07] On July 23rd and 24th, we have Claims Management. Other dates for Fall and Winter are on the Virtual Workshops full calendar at RIMS.org/VirtualWorkshops. [1:20] Let’s talk about prep courses for the RIMS-CRMP. Our guest today is a beneficiary of the RIMS-CRMP Exam Prep Course. The next session for risk managers based in the U.S. and Canada will be held on August 7th and 8th, followed by a two-day session on September 12th and 13th, and lastly, on December 17th and 18th. [1:50] The next RIMS-CRMP-FED Exam Prep Course will be held on December 3rd through 5th, 2024. Additional Prep Courses are offered through NST Academy, India, Conrad Clark Nigeria, UCLA, and others. A link to these resources and more is also in this episode’s show notes. [2:11] Victoria Ogbuehi is the Senior Risk and Resilience Manager for the Coca-Cola Hellenic Bottling Company, based in Nigeria. I know her from being a RIMS-CRMP holder. She has a fascinating career I wanted everyone to hear about, including 12 years at the Nigerian Security and Civil Defense Corps! [2:40] Victoria was risk-adjacent and then made her way over to full-time risk management. I can’t wait for all of you to hear what her risk journey has been like. [2:52] Victoria Ogbuehi, welcome to RIMScast! [3:25] Victoria’s 12 years with the Nigerian Security and Civil Defense Corps, coming right out of school, were the most stressful years of her life. Entering the real world, she saw her school days seemed to be out of reality. The 12 years were hectic but they were a cherished time and a learning process that made her find her footing in her risk role today. [4:14] Victoria started as a core inspector and grew in rank. She had never intended to be a security professional. [4:48] Victoria studied economics in her undergraduate years. She had wanted to work in the Central Bank of Nigeria, the World Bank, or the Securities and Exchange Commission. She wanted to help grow economies. [5:27] Victoria has never worked at a financial center or in the field of economics. In her third year as a public security professional, she felt stuck and she knew it was time to pursue a career in security. In Nigeria, some job applications are restricted to an age window and she wanted to make a change. She wanted security to be her calling for life. [6:40] Victoria went back to school to study law enforcement and criminal justice. With that degree, she felt more confident and motivated. She went back again to study law. She understood that knowing the law would help her be a better law enforcer. She got certificates for security management and operations.