Team Tuesday: Meet our Underwriting Manager, Jenny O’Driscoll

Where did you begin your career?

“My first job was as a lounge girl in a local pub. I loved working in a customer facing role.

It was a great way to learn how to navigate various personalities which I think has really stood to me throughout my career to date”

What is the best career advice you’ve ever been given?

“Put effort into building good working relationships and if the occasion arises, do your best to help someone if/when you can.

Ireland is small and I’ve come to realise the property and finance industries are even smaller.

I come across the same people regularly so it’s always good to be able to call in a favour if you’ve helped them out with something previously!”

What tips would you give to someone starting in your profession?

“Ask as many questions as you need to.

Questions show willingness to learn and desire to do things right.

I have always been of the mindset that you’re better off checking than getting something wrong if it can be avoided”

What is your greatest professional achievement to date?

“I am very proud of my masters qualification.

DCU managed to find hours in my day I didn’t know I had and required a lot of hard work.

I believe this has set me up well for any future endeavours”

Tell us something people may not know about you

“I love cars. I spent many a weekend as a young child “helping” my dad in the garage behind our house.

I even did my transition year work experience as a mechanic.

Not a way many 15-year-old girls choose to spend their time!”