Offshoring GRC Functions: The Human Reality

05/13/25 • 35 min

Rhea Sharma, winner of the Risky Women Write competition, discussed the human costs of offshoring GRC functions. She highlighted the disparity in pay between offshore and onshore employees, noting that offshore employees often face an illusion of progress. Rhea emphasized the need for fair pay, transparency, and inclusion in offshoring practices. She also shared her background, including her work with Women's Lantern, a charity supporting South East Asian women, and her ongoing education. Rhea advocated for decentralized finance and its potential to address global cybersecurity issues, citing regulatory reforms in Australia, Singapore, and India.

SHOW NOTES 00:24 Feedback on Rhea's Article 04:36 Career Journey 07:36 Aligning Values with Work 19:46 Challenges of Offshoring and Brain Drain 25:52 Practical Steps for Ethical Offshoring 31:49 Future Innovations and Recommendations

Transcript and more GRC content: https://www.riskywomen.org/2025/05/podcast-s8e5-offshoring-grc-functions-the-human-reality/

Transcript and more GRC content: https://www.riskywomen.org/2025/05/podcast-s8e5-offshoring-grc-functions-the-human-reality/

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How Hollywood Turns GRC into a Story Worth Telling

Kimberley Cole interviews Elaine Mullan, Head of Marketing and Business Development at Corlytics, about her career journey and role. Elaine discusses her transition from fashion design to marketing in the FinTech and RegTech sectors, her passion for mentoring women in tech, and her involvement in the Risky Women Write competition, where she won for her article on GRC through the lens of pop culture. Elaine emphasizes the importance of diversity in GRC, the impact of AI on compliance, and the need for more women's voices in the industry. She also shares her experiences with networking and the challenges of balancing early and late-stage careers.

SHOW NOTES01:12 Career Journey 05:45 Role at Corlytics and Industry Insights 08:16 Advocacy for Women in Tech 14:58 Elaine's Article on GRC and Pop Culture 20:40 Diversity and Innovation in the Industry

Transcript and more GRC content: https://www.riskywomen.org/2025/04/podcast-s8e4-how-hollywood-turns-grc-into-a-story-worth-telling/

Risky Women Radio - Offshoring GRC Functions: The Human Reality

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This is Risky Women Radio, a show that connects, celebrates and champions women in risk regulation and compliance. We’re here to share the insights on the biggest issues in our industry and hear inspiring journeys from our global members. Sign up to our newsletter at riskywomen.org. I’m Kimberley Cole, your Chief Risky Woman.

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Welcome to Risky Women Radio. Today's risky woman is Rhea Sharma, and we are thrilled to have Rhea join us t