Dongling Jiang
Subject:
Ibsen Studies
Degree:
Master's
Graduated:
2020
Position:
Integrity Due Diligence Analyst
Employer:
Norfund (norfund.no)
– What are the most important aspects of your job?
Identifying and assessing potential business integrity risks is a central part of what I do. This involves thoroughly analyzing transactions to pinpoint where integrity-related challenges might arise. Once these risks are identified, I work to evaluate possible mitigating factors to address them. Presenting the risks clearly and suggesting effective mitigants to the relevant investment teams is equally important, as it enables them to make informed decisions and ensures that our investments align with our risk appetite.
– What do you like most about your job?
What I appreciate most about my job is the opportunity to work alongside a group of incredibly talented, smart, and kind colleagues, who share a genuine passion for contributing to the development of some of the least-developed areas in the world. It feels meaningful to know that our efforts can have a positive impact on those communities and regions.
– In what ways are the studies that you have undertaken at the Centre for Ibsen Studies/Faculty of Humanities relevant to your job?
I think the process of reading, analyzing, and then putting that analysis into words has been the most relevant aspect of my academic background for my current role. This practice has trained me to approach complex materials critically and communicate my findings clearly. Additionally, the media analysis I conducted for my master thesis has equipped me with practical skills that I rely on daily in my work.
– What is the best tip for students who are thinking about job opportunities after graduation?
Be open-minded and try to seize opportunities when they arise, even if they don’t fit perfectly with your original plan. For example, I did not see myself working in the financial industry when I was doing my master’s as my focus was more on literature and theater. However, I decided to explore different possibilities, and I now find a lot of fulfillments in my work, despite it being in a completely different sector.
– What is your favorite Ibsen work and why?
It is hard to say which one is my favorite, but I would say Peer Gynt (1867) if I had to pick. I find it fascinating. The play weaves together so many different elements, for example folklore, philosophy, and psychological exploration, which makes it truly unique work. The central question of the “self” is especially thought-provoking and stayed with me long after I first read it. Peer’s journey through life is full of complexities and contradictions, and the way his story unfolds is so compelling that I believe anyone who reads it would find it engaging.