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Meet Ciara Crimmins, Cyber Detection & Response Manager at AMP. Ciara joined as a Graduate seven years ago, and after various rotations in the business, she found her passion in Cyber Security.   “I studied Maths and Computer Science at university but was really confused about what I wanted to do. In the Graduate Program, I did a few rotations where I used my maths skills, but when the Head of Cyber mentioned they needed someone to help with analytics and reporting, I jumped at the opportunity. This was the start of my journey in Cyber Security, where I’ve built foundational and technical skills while working on key projects.   “When I started, I was part of a team that established AMP’s Cyber Defence Centre, something I’m really proud of, especially after not initially thinking I would work in the space!   “My first role was as a Cyber Analyst, then I progressed to a Threat Intel Specialist role for four years, and have now landed a promotion for my current role this June. I’ve been able to grow my career at AMP, transitioning from a graduate into a management role.   “While I love working with my team, being a woman in a male dominated space has been tough. However, I’ve been inspired by seeing many senior women leaders across AMP, including our CTO Kavita Mistry, CEO Alexis George and the board. I’ve built my confidence through the opportunities I've been given and continue to learn in the short time I’ve lead a team. AMP’s Technology and Cyber teams are much more diverse now and it’s been inspiring to see such successful women lead the space at AMP in recent years.   “For me, it also comes down to diversity of perspective. When I came into Cyber, I didn’t have a cyber background, which my leader valued. People from other backgrounds shed light on how we can do things differently. There’s been a conscious focus on this at AMP and it shows in our teams.”   Ciara was recently nominated in the Australian Women in Security Awards 2024 for ‘The One to Watch in Protective Security’.   “It’s very exciting, they reached out to me earlier this year to let me know. It’s an odd feeling when you think you’re just doing your job, and someone recognises your work and nominates you for something like this.”   Ciara is passionate about putting customers first and making sure they are protected when they interact with AMP. “In Cyber, you’re often sitting once removed from the customer. This makes it even more important to keep them at the forefront of what we do.”   Outside of work, Ciara enjoys Aerial Hoop or Lyra, an activity where a hoop is suspended from the ceiling and used to perform movements and tricks in the air. “I enjoy the exercise and the strong community aspect too. I also love cooking and disconnecting from work to cook delicious meals.   "Something I live by is ‘live each day to the fullest’. I think we work so that we can live outside of work. Having a supportive leader and organisation enables me to do all the things I love.”   #AMPeople

AMP’s wrap investment platform North is excited to share it has expanded its range of customisation options for managed portfolios, offering further flexibility for advisers over the assets their clients hold, allowing tailored solutions for their client’s individual goals.   By investing in innovative platform functionality and flexibility, we’re helping deliver portfolio customisation at scale, empowering more advisers with our market-leading managed portfolio solutions and an exceptional platform that’s easy to use.    Read more here: https://lnkd.in/g4JpVi7W #innovation #platform   Edwina Maloney

Today is R U OK? Day, a reminder about how important connection and contact are on our mental wellbeing. R U OK? Day is about having regular, honest conversations with the people around you about what’s really going on, so if they find themselves struggling, they know you’re someone they can talk to. At AMP we’re really lucky to have 70 amazing Mental Health First Aiders (MHFAiders). These are team members from across the company that have had training to recognise and respond to someone experiencing a mental health problem. Yesterday, some of our MHFAiders attended a Lifeline Australia lunch with our CEO Alexis George to recognise Suicide Prevention Day. It highlighted the fact that anyone can experience mental health problems, and we need to keep talking about it. #AMPeople Lauren Allen Rocco Musumeci Stewart Neale Claire Dawson (Bratley) Taryn Campbell Laura Bridge Anela Renee Gatley Donna Eyles Undine Goodbury

Great to hear from our director for retirement Ben Hillier at the JANA Annual Conference 2024, hosted by JANA Investment Advisers last week. Ben shared his expertise about the new landscape of retirement solutions that are emerging, what is needed to build the financial confidence of more Australians as well as sharing how AMP is navigating retirement product design and innovation for those heading into retirement.    Thanks to Danielle Bose for a great panel session.    #JANAAnnualConference #retirement #innovation

Congratulations to our first team members to take part in our new EMERGE program for future leaders. Thanks Aldwin Calubad for sharing how it’s going – the future certainly looks bright!   #AMPeople #Learning #helpingpeoplecreatetheirtomorrow

Check out this week's Simplifying Investing podcast. Brad Creighton steps in for Shane this week, joining Diana Mousina to discuss how the markets and portfolio positioning have changed since their last chat. 📺YouTube: https://lnkd.in/gYAnqudi 🎙Spotify: https://lnkd.in/gDqjE8PP 🍎Apple: https://lnkd.in/gYB2REgr #investing #economics

Great to see our Chief Investment Officer Anna Shelley in action at the ASFA | The Voice of Super Investment Summit this week. Anna shared her insights and expertise on how we manage risk within our portfolios for an ageing population, particularly in a decumulation environment as people look to retire.   #superannuation #investments #retirement

Today is Wear it Purple day and in recognition we’re celebrating our fabulous AMProud Committee.   This team of passionate volunteer employees use their talents to help create a more diverse and inclusive workplace by recognising, celebrating and supporting our LGBTQI+ team members and allies. So Tom Treffry, Thinesh T., Craig Newsome, Kate W., Liz Owen, Emmanuel Gbe, Mel Abundo, Neil Pennock, Emmanuel Spiropoulos, Jes Ambler, Graeme Holmes we’d like to say ‘thank you’!   #AMProud #AMPeople #Wearitpurpleday  

It’s Scam Awareness Week and all Australians are encouraged to share their stories to help prevent others being scammed.   Fenny Chang, Senior Manager, Financial Crime Compliance, Governance & Oversight at AMP explained how scammers tried to steal a customer’s money by asking them to download an app. Thanks to our fraud detection system and team this story had a happy ending. Find out how you can help defend yourself from scammers.   #ScamAwarenessWeek #ShareYourStory 

We’re ‘super’ excited to see our new AMP Super campaign kick off! Our research told us that a lot of Australians are disengaged with their superannuation. So, we wanted to create a new campaign that gets their attention and helps bring them ‘closer to their super’.   You can check out one of our new ads below. Staying close to your super – yes. Staying close to your barista – maybe not.   Read more on our newsroom here: https://lnkd.in/gkBiK-GX   #AMPSuper Melinda Howes Claire Dawson (Bratley) Julia Lees