Meet Ling Wang, IOOF's Unsung Hero

Ling Wang

Since joining the team at IOOF in 2015 to provide strategic and legislative support to financial advisers, technical services manager Ling Wang has made quite an impression on her colleagues - firstly for her ability to simplify the complex and secondly for her ability to make people laugh. It's for these reasons and more that IOOF has nominated Ling as one of the industry's Unsung Heroes.

"Ling always has a smile on her face and takes the time to answer my questions" James Bridie - Communications Manager

What her colleagues have to say...

Quote Daniel Stojanovski - Research Analyst, Research & Portfolio Construction
Ling is a valuable member at IOOF, whenever I'm in need of clarification regarding super and its rules, Ling is always there to help simplify it. During the budget release this year, she gave me a high level explanation of the different changes and possible effects. This helped form my understanding of the budget so I could better apply this knowledge to potential market effects. Whether it be relating to work, or not, Ling makes the workplace an enjoyable one. She always makes you laugh and is very approachable.

Quote James Bridie - Communications Manager, Platforms & Investments
After Ling joined IOOF [a year ago] she quickly became my 'go-to' contact inside the Tech team. Ling always has a smile on her face and takes the time to answer my questions no matter how busy she is. What's more, Ling takes the time to discuss my questions - from superannuation to investment bonds - with me and digs a little deeper than just the facts, to give me extra opinions and angles that help make really useful stories for advisers. Ling is immensely important to me getting my job done and I know there are many inside IOOF who equally value her knowledge, her willingness to contribute and bubbly nature.

Quote Christopher Ip - Business Development Officer
Absolute pleasure to work with Ling. She definitely makes life easier for everyone, when she turns all our complex queries into simplified & understandable solutions.

"While I like working with numbers, I prefer working with people." Ling Wang - Technical Services Manager, IOOF

Q&A with Ling Wang

Unsung Hero

What do you enjoy most about your role?
It's people centred, relevant and dynamic. Nothing stays the same - such as super changes! I love the fact that what I do will ultimately help someone out there achieve a better financial outcome.

What drew you to the organisation/industry?
I wanted a job that allowed for more meaningful contact with people - I came from a corporate accounting background and that made me realise that while I like working with numbers, I prefer working with people.

What was your very first job?
My very first part time job was as a pizza maker for Pizza Hut in high school. My first 'serious' full time job was as an auditor for Arthur Andersen.

Who do you most admire and how have they influenced your life/work?
I admire various people but amongst my biggest influencers in my life would be my parents. They have taught me the importance of dreaming big and hard work.

Who would you invite to your dream dinner party?
Too many to mention - but right now, Jack Ma, Sir Richard Branson, Arianna Huffington, Peta Credlin and Malcolm Turnbull.

What is the best advice you've been given?
The best life advice I have received is dream big, the best is yet to come.
From a professional perspective: don't stay back at work - get out there and meet people!

What possession do you most treasure?
None. No possession is irreplaceable.

Do you have a secret skill/hidden talent?
I have a good memory for tunes and can still sing most of the songs and jingles for the Bicentennial - including the Brylcreem song, and an eerie rendition of 'I like Aeroplane Jelly'.

Ling at work