Lisa Watson, CMIRM | Senior Manager – Audit Practice Management | Internal Audit
CIBC First Caribbean International Bank, Barbados
How did you get your job?
My first exposure to risk was in a role called Internal Control Officer. It was kind of a catch all/ hodge podge role which at the time seemed like a combination of random job tasks. People around me hardly used the word “risk” but as I realised as time went on I was part auditor and part investigator. That job was offered to me purely because of my curiosity and willingness to learn.
My first job in Internal Audit was an admin role but it gave me great exposure to the profession and made me want to learn more. I took every opportunity given to me to read and learn. Before long I was promoted to Audit…
