Eleven years ago, Sandra (36) started as a consultant at Deloitte. ‘During a Business Course in Budapest I got introduced to Deloitte Risk Advisory. After my graduation I started my career somewhere else, but I kept thinking about working at Deloitte’, she smiles. ‘I like the international aspect and the vibe at Deloitte. That’s why I returned in 2010. Working at Deloitte is like riding an ongoing rollercoaster. I got in the cart, and after countless loopings and corkscrews, I’m still riding. I get to work for interesting clients and do all kinds of assignments, so there’s always a challenge somewhere. Moreover, I’ve been able to combine my job and my personal interests, and got the opportunity to travel the world.’

In control Bas (29) has been a volunteer at the Red Cross since he was 16. He has had a strong focus on humanitarian work ever since. ‘After I graduated in Business Administration and finished my master in Strategy, I was asked to become a member of the international board of the Red Cross in Geneva. I was 23 years old at the time. Of course that was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, but it also meant that I needed to travel frequently. So I was looking for a job where I would be allowed to do so. At Deloitte Risk Advisory, people valued my board position and offered me plenty of room. In December 2017, I started as a Global Account manager for the United Nations. Deloitte is engaged in about 200 of their projects in 70 countries. I’m able to travel for my job as well as for the Red Cross, and I have control of my own time, which is very valuable.’

Making an impact together Meantime, Bas is working as a project manager Data & Responsible Insight. ‘There are two sides to my job. In short, I’m the go-to-person for international NGO projects’, he says excitedly. 'On the one hand, I am the coordinator of all United Nations projects at Deloitte worldwide, which is a complicated challenge, but also a lot of fun. On the other hand, I’m in charge of several NGO projects from start to finish, in the field of data as well as blockchain, governance, strategy, internal audit, and risk management. I’m an expert at humanitarian issues, whereas my colleagues in the team have expertise in all those disciplines. That means I am able to work with a variety of very capable colleagues all the time, and that my job is fun and varied. We need to be creative and come up with the easiest solutions and the best results, together with our clients. For instance, how can you do an online audit in South Sudan when you’re not online? We can come up with the most advanced AI solutions, but when you’re in Congo, it’s already challenging to do a video chat - on your laptop as well as on your smartphone.’

Unique projects Sandra works at CORE (In Control of Responsible Enterprises). ‘We help organisations to manage everything that comes their way, from running business processes to being in control of the risks that are involved in these processes. We offer our clients independent advice and act as their sparring partners. Also, we implement the solutions that we come up with, along with our clients. I don’t like predictability. That’s why I’m always looking for unique projects where I can play different roles. Sometimes I’m a Subject Matter Expert for an international client who needs advice on specific areas such as risk management. At other times, I’m the team lead in charge of the entire project, managing the risks and controls of an organisation. And sometimes I help clients set up an internal control or internal audit team. Every project offers me responsibility, variety, growth, and development.’

Never a dull moment Sandra also works for other industries besides the public sector. ‘Especially TMT (Telecom, Media & Technology). But I really enjoy using my expertise and experience for the greater good, besides the corporate world. I want to make an impact on the public sector, using my business expertise. It can be valuable to look at certain topics from another point of view. You get to work with all kinds of people from various backgrounds, which is highly instructive. There’s never a dull moment.’ Bas: ‘I know! And at such a high speed. I have no idea what I will be doing in two days’ time. But what I do know, is that I get plenty of opportunity and flexibility. At Deloitte you’re always in the driver’s seat. You get to choose your own career path.’

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