Motivation 2

Question 1

Tell me about yourself (personal background)

Answer 1

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• The most important things in my life are my family and girlfriend; want to start a family of my own in the near future. She’s studying for a PhD in Edinburgh.
• I am a Sikh, continuing faith tradition of my parents and grandparents.
• I love to run, plus the outdoors more generally; last year I completed my first ever marathon.
• I love music; I’m a musician, played previously in bands.
• Also love reading/writing, started writing my own short stories. Always good practice.

Question 2

How would your friends and colleagues describe you?

Answer 2

1. Humble/Good natured - have heard this a lot from colleagues at Ofcom; I don’t like to make a show of myself. I deliver to a high standard because I have high expectations for myself.
2. Hardworking - friends and girlfriend have commented previously that I’m very hardworking! If I have a goal, I set myself to it with a lot of focus and determination.
3. Calm - colleagues have commented that I have a very calming, zen-like presence. Nice to be perceived in that way.
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Question 3

Why would you like to join Deloitte?

Answer 3

You’re in this for the long haul — this is the right opportunity at the right time. You’re ready for the challenge.

Intro: I’m at the right stage in my career for a real challenge. I want to push myself to grow, seeking opportunities for structured career progression. Deloitte offers exceptional opportunities that are hard to find anywhere else.

1. Interdisciplinary XFN teams — learning from the best, working with the best. Supercharge career growth, push and test myself. Keen for this challenge.
2. Impressions from the people — Tanaya (inclusivity); Scott (opportunities to learn new regs and help the business grow); Aaron (GPTW)
3. L&D/Growth — Career mentorship, leadership training (Deloitte university), curated learning (e.g., GRC accreditation).

Close: This is the perfect time for an opportunity like this, want to build a professional career in the right place. Will dedicate myself fully to succeeding.

Question 4

Why do you want to join the E&RC Team?

Answer 4

You’re in this for the long haul — this is the right opportunity at the right time. You’re ready for the challenge.

1. Making a change —
   - Leveraging Deloitte’s reputation and capabilities to drive a real transformation in the way the sector approaches regulatory issues
   - Opportunity to make a huge impact on the way companies operate and approach regulatory obligations
   - Transforming businesses and making a positive difference - this is what I’m about.
   - ERC is at the heart of supporting business transformation; this is a high-impact team and I want to contribute
2. Getting broad regulatory experience
   - Fractures international regs create a fantastic opportunity; by working across international frameworks, I can develop as a strategic compliance expert, working across regs
   - Want exposure to a broader range of regulatory frameworks
   - Support my learning and growth
   - Develop a compliance skillset and support organisations with a broader range of challenges, e.g., DSA, AIA
3. Working with some of the biggest companies around today
   - Impressed by the scale and complexity of their business operations; suits my strategic skillset
   - Working with former T&S big tech employees at Ofcom - impressed with their skills and expertise. Derive a lot of insights from working with these colleagues

Question 5

What are you hoping to achieve in this role? What are your career ambitions/what’s your career plan?

Answer 5

This role offers a rare opportunity to develop as a compliance specialist at one of the most trusted and respected businesses operating globally. I would absolutely make the most of every opportunity available to me.

1. Building my professional networks — with colleagues and clients, building trusting relationships, showcasing my dependability and excellence in the role. Leveraging those networks to succeed in my assignments and grow.
2. Delivering transformation for Big Tech clients — supporting a culture change and transformation of business operations by driving compliance with regulatory regimes such as OSA, DSA, AIA.
3. Supporting growth of the E&RC — supporting business development activities, sales operations. Winning new work and helping the team to thrive.
   — Supporting pitches and proposals to new clients
   — Identifying leads via events, conferences, thought leadership pieces
   — Finding ways to grow existing client accounts
4. L&D — consolidating my professional skills with certs/creds, including GRC
   — International Compliance Association certification in Governance, Risk and Compliance (ICA)
5. Contributing to corporate culture
   — Participating in Sikh Network events
   — Leading events, getting external speakers

Clear objective within 5 years?
— Launch a successful promotion case to SM level

Question 6

Who inspires you?

Answer 6

Parents and Grandparents:
1. Worth ethic
2. Humility
3. Discipline
4. Positivity

Question 7

Why did you leave Consulting before?

Answer 7

It was a considered move to plug a gap in my professional knowledge.

1. Seeking Deep Strategy XP — At that point in my career, I wanted to get exposure to the heart of strategy/operating model tx work. Working at the heart of an organisation, driving change. Wasn’t getting that in my role. The transition to a strategy role at Ofcom scratched the itch.
2. Gained Perspective — valuable insight/XP to support my continued career growth. I want to take my understanding of how large xfn organisations operate and use it to benefit clients.
3. Plugged a gap in my knowledge and will be returning as a much more well-rounded candidate as a result.

As I reenter consulting now…
— I’m much more well-rounded
— I have a strategic mindset in addition to my delivery expertise
— As I reapproach consulting, i not only have a core commercial consulting skillset but also expertise making strategic decisions at the heart of an organisation
— I’m ready for a real challenge, one where I can leverage my skills to grow my career in the right place; Deloitte is an exceptional organisation and one that I can commit to wholeheartedly.

Question 8

How does this role fit into your current lifestyle: where will you live?

Answer 8

• Currently homeowner in Warks; would put house on rent.
• Brother owns a flat in London and has agreed for me to move in with him.
• Want to be close to work and in office most days if not everyday. Want to build relationships with colleagues at Deloitte and clients. It’s important to me to be nearby to achieve that in the best way possible.