Speaker
Description
This contribution offers a personal account of the transition from academic physics research to industry. I share my experience of moving into consulting, where I currently work on risk management for financial institutions, an interdisciplinary field that has gained particular relevance in today’s environment of geopolitical uncertainty and volatile international markets.
The talk reflects on what facilitated the transition from academia, which skills from a physics background proved especially valuable, and which aspects of working in industry were unexpected. It also reflects on differences between academic and industrial work environments, particularly with respect to collaboration, decision‑making, and practical impact.
The objective of this contribution is to share lessons learned from this career path and to provide orientation for physicists exploring different professional opportunities,
