Jennifer - Actuarial

This week I've been analysing risk and trying to work out the proportion of responsibility that should be assigned to each parts of the company. The company is liable to several different types of risk but currently I am focussing on operational risk. This is roughly the cost of the risks involved with the day to day running of the company. For instance, the risk of the systems going down and how much that would cost, or the risk of not being adequately staffed and hence the unexpected costs arising from contractor's fees. It's been interesting seeing how each risk is allocated (and if there is not already an existing structure, thinking about how it should be allocated).

HBOS have also been spoiling us with social events recently. Last Tuesday, we were treated to drinks and canapés whilst being shown around the new Harbourside building in Bristol that I will be moving into next week - it's highlight for me is definitely the beautiful canal side views. Although the huge open plan working areas and plush meeting rooms are an added bonus.

On Wednesday we had a trip up to the local football ground to watch Actuarial play Accounts, we put up a good fight, but after a crazy number of injuries we conceded two goals in the last 10 minutes of play. We were a little disheartened, but a free dinner afterwards helped to ease the pain. Thursday and Friday were nights of more free food and drinks, the New Starters Buffet and the end of month drinks respectively.

Hopefully this week will be a little quieter - there's a lot of work on at the moment and I don't like staying out on too many school nights!