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A career in data and ethics can be more colourful than you think! Here’s what typical 'day in the life' is like for Jay, NAB Privacy Lead in Privacy and Data Ethics… ⏰ My alarm goes off...    At 7am. I roll out of bed and get ready for the day. Work clothes are hanging out, prepared the day before so I don’t have to waste time thinking about it. I often dress in a colour scheme that compliments whatever colour nail polish I have on! I’ll then stop at my local coffee shop for an early morning pick-me-up for the tram in. 💼 My typical day...    It’s incredibly hard to tell what a day will look like in the privacy space, but right now I’m focused on our privacy training modules developed to help educate our colleagues. Our team is super agile, and the work is usually quite varied. Importantly, there is never a dull moment, and there is always more to learn! 🗨 Most important skill for this career…  Unsurprisingly, privacy is all about people and what identifies us. It’s about keeping personal information safe and secure, only collecting what you need, and being transparent about what you’ll be doing with it. In essence, much of being a privacy professional is about caring for people and thinking about what you would expect if you were in their position.    Go to NAB News to read more: https://lnkd.in/gaw_r4-V

Our bankers, like Jimmy Nguyen, are trained to recognise the red flags of scams and it works. 🚩 Ahead of #ScamsWeek24, read more below about how Jimmy helped a customer who nearly transferred money as part of a remote access scam.  We continue to work every day to reduce the impact of scams. We can, and will, do more. National Anti-Scam Centre #ScamsWeek24 #stopcheckprotect https://lnkd.in/ggJuNWPE?  

It takes many hands to get communities back up and running after a natural disaster, and to build resilience for the next one. That’s why the NAB Foundation Community Grants program provides funding of up to $25,000 for local projects that help communities withstand and recover from natural disasters. There’s $600k available this round, with applications now open until September 30th. Do you know of a community-led project that needs funding? Tag them here or visit https://lnkd.in/gNc6u6sy for more information. 

Ever wondered what data + artificial intelligence (AI) ‘experts’ do? Interested in how data and AI powers are making the bank safer and simpler?    NAB’s Principal Data Scientist, Adrian takes us through their journey...   ⏰ My alarm goes off...    I normally wake up around 6:30am and go for a 30min run around the park – I find running in the morning helps me feel more concentrated throughout the day at work. I’d then go through my emails and meetings and prioritise the work for the day!    💼 I got my job...    I studied marketing at university but quickly discovered that I wasn’t very good at it so decided to pursue a Masters and a PhD in machine learning. Machine learning is basically teaching a computer to learn from experience. Just as you learn to recognise patterns and make decisions on what you’ve seen before, a computer uses data to learn and improve its performance over time.    📲 The most impressive thing I’ve done to help customers...  We have developed technology that helps to personalise notifications customers get in their NAB app. This means customers receive less junk mail and more helpful info on features they likely need including “travel notification feature” or the “savings goal feature”.    Go to NAB News to read more.  https://lnkd.in/gC93vFk6

Recognising the red flags of scams is vital to stopping the crime, which can have devastating financial and emotional impacts.     Chris Sheehan, Laura Hartley and Nichole Ruderman (Nikki) will cover common red flags and ways Australians can protect themselves, their employees and their loved ones as part of The Big Scam Education Conversation – hosted by NAB - on Thursday 29 August.     The expert trio will also answer common questions and share insights about how NAB is working to reduce the impact of scams.     You don’t need to be a NAB customer to attend this free, online event. Register at nab.com.au/scamsawareness.    Scams Awareness Week 2024 is a national awareness campaign run by the ACCC’s National Anti-Scam Centre. #ScamsWeek24

When Jamie*, a NAB business customer, received a text from Lisa*, his EA, asking him about the weather in Darwin, he knew something wasn’t quite right. Jamie, who had been a scam victim a few years earlier, spotted the red flags almost right away and called his NAB Business Banker, Risma Price. “Jamie and Lisa did all the right things by staying vigilant and spotting the red flag,” said Ms Price. “This all unfolded in about 20 minutes, highlighting the importance of staying alert to scammers and acting quickly.”   Read more about how to protect yourself from impersonation scams on NAB News: https://lnkd.in/guwYjyG4 *Names have been changed for privacy reasons

Philanthropy Manager at Royal Flying Doctor Service of Australia Victoria Naomi Lehrer said gifts in wills were one of the service’s greatest sources of funding. “The generosity of our loyal supporters makes it possible for us to provide medical care and attention to those who need it wherever they are,” Ms Lehrer said. “Whether large or small, every gift to the Royal Flying Doctors Service Victoria is greatly valued because it will help us have a positive impact on someone’s life and in doing so provide the greatest gift.” $150 billion will be gifted through inheritances this year, with $1.3 billion given to charity, a new report from JBWere reveals. Health and medical research, animal protection, and welfare are some of the top causes receiving donations. Read more on NAB News: https://lnkd.in/gGXATUwG

The Australian Government’s incoming Scam Codes will apply across telcos, social and digital media companies as well as banks. This is critical to tackling the scam epidemic head-on. Scams rarely begin in a banking channel. As NAB Executive Group Investigations Chris Sheehan explains, the Australian Government’s approach goes much further than the United Kingdom model. Read more below as Chris – a former Australian Federal Police executive – explains the actions NAB is taking alongside the importance of greater collaboration.

Skilled volunteering can deliver benefits for everyone involved. We’re happy to be able to support Australian Business Volunteers (ABV) to develop a clear strategic plan to support the future sustainability of Clothing The Gaps over the next three years.

NAB Graduate Isabella B. began her career as a NAB Summer intern. Looking back on her journey, Izzy is “grateful for the opportunities that the internship program provided.” “It not only shaped my career path but also ignited a passion within me to make a difference in the world of finance by promoting sustainability. “My everyday role is all about working with our clients to make better sustainable financial decisions and I can’t think of anything better. “I love that my career is purposeful, and I am determined to continue driving positive change. I credit the program with giving me the foundation and inspiration to do so," Izzy said. To anyone considering applying for the NAB Summer Intern Program, Izzy's advice is simple. “Take the chance! You won’t regret it.” she said. “Trust me, it’s a decision that opens doors to a world of growth and new experiences.” Applications are now open for the 2025 NAB Summer internship program, you can apply on the NAB Careers website, https://lnkd.in/gRgXyHq6 #nabearlycareers #wearenab