In this episode of Investing In Integrity, Ross Overline speaks with Helene Glotzer, Head of Risk at Bridgewater Associates. Helene has spent nearly two decades at Bridgewater, one of the top hedge funds globally. In 2018, Helene was named among the 50 Leading Women in Hedge Funds by the Hedge Fund Journal.

Prior to her role at Bridgewater, Helene spent ten years as an attorney in the Enforcement Division of the US Securities and Exchange Commission. From 2004 to 2007, she co-headed the enforcement program for the SEC’s New York Regional Office, where she supervised investigations and litigation involving allegations of insider trading, market manipulation, and other types of fraud and misconduct.

Together, Ross and Helene discuss the unique culture at Bridgewater, which focuses on transparency, radical openness, and integrity. They explore what principles lead to high-performance teamwork and the key leadership values Helene has garnered over the years. She also emphasizes the importance of personal growth, transparency and candor.