Inga’s on the rise!

Trust Associate Inga Lidaka who specialises in client relationship management in Bank of New York Mellon’s CDO Client Services team has been crowned The Badenoch & Clark Rising Star 2009.

The Rising Stars in Financial Markets Awards recognise the up and coming stars of Operations, and brings them to the industry’s attention. It’s all about acknowledging hard work on the road to the top. It’s about recognising and rewarding talent within the industry – the future stars.

Inga, 28, originally from Latvia, has been with Bank of New York Mellon for only two years, but her determination, intelligence, calmness under pressure and a great sense of teamwork made her shine in the judges’ eyes.

According to her manager, Suzanne Lane, Inga’s success was no surprise and well deserved. “I’ve rarely seen anyone approach their work as Inga does,” she told Connections. “She has a genuine desire to be the best she and constantly strives to ensure client satisfaction. It has been a tough past nine months for our CDO business, but Inga has faced every challenge resolving complicated problems during unsociable hours to ensure deadlines are met, our clients are satisfied and our brand reputation is upheld – and all while operating in a foreign country and second language. Her future is bright: Inga will be a leader in the marketplace in the years to come.”

Inga’s response to the award announcement was genuinely modest: “I was completely shocked to win, but very excited. I was at the ceremony with the rest of the team and it was fantastic to see my colleagues happy for me. We are all really supportive of each other, and that has helped me learn so much in the role since I came to London from Sweden where I worked for SEB. I’m looking forward to progressing with the Bank, and I’m sure this award will help my future career.”

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