University of Law Master's Graduate Joins Qomply

After completing a Master's in Law at the University of Law, Hillary Ashong-Katai joined Qomply's graduate programme to begin a career at the intersection of regulation, technology, and finance. In this interview, she reflects on what drew her to Qomply, the lessons she has learned, and the experience of working on live regulatory reporting.

What made you choose Qomply?

When I came across the role, what struck me immediately was how naturally it brought together regulation, technology, and finance. That combination is not accidental for me. My background spans law and business, and I have spent time working across those three areas in different capacities, so when I saw a company that brings all three together in a meaningful way, it stood out. Qomply also has a track record. Clients rely on the company to meet important regulatory obligations, so I could see that even as someone early in my career, my work is connected to meaningful outcomes. That felt like the right environment to learn in, and the right kind of work to be doing.

What have you learned during the internship so far?

The most significant thing I have taken away is that transaction reports tell a story to the regulator, and that story is either one of compliance or non-compliance. Understanding that has given me a much sharper sense of why regulation exists and what it is actually protecting. I have also come to appreciate how much regulatory harmonisation is shaping the direction of financial reporting globally. Across regimes like MiFID II, EMIR, SFTR, and the CFTC framework, there is a consistent push toward coherence, and that is a conversation that is very much still ongoing. Beyond the substance, I have learned that this field has its own language entirely. Once you start to understand the lexicon, the logic behind it becomes clearer.

What is your favourite part of the internship?

Two things stand out. The first is the culture of ownership. I was encouraged early on to take responsibility for my work rather than wait to be directed, and that has made the experience genuinely formative. The second is the actual work itself. Being involved in client submissions to regulators, and helping ensure that reports are accurate and complete, puts you directly in the chain of something that matters. You are not working on a simulation: you are contributing to the integrity of reporting in live capital markets, and that is not something you take lightly. I have also been fortunate to work with a supportive and knowledgeable team. Across the company, people are genuinely invested in each other’s development, and that has made a significant difference to my experience.