RiskMasters

Tune in for an immersive discussion with Divya Eapen, a seasoned risk management consultant, and Chief Risk Officer, sharing her invaluable journey in the ever-evolving world of Fintech. With experience spanning from global institutions like Citibank to innovative financial technology, Divya offers unique perspectives on risk management in this rapidly changing landscape. 

In this episode, you will discover: 

1. Divya’s career in risk management, and how to bounce back from failure
2. Her insights into working with Fintechs and payment companies
3. How Artificial Intelligence and machine learning are reshaping risk and compliance strategies in the Fintech space and payment industry

Now more about Divya:

 Divya is a commercial and experienced credit led Chief Risk Officer (SMF4 equivalent) across the consumer and wholesale space. She has recently set up a risk consultancy focused on two segments:

• Provision of risk management advisory largely to fintechs and regtechs, especially around projects involving risk culture, governance, framework and appetites 
• Advisory to SMEs and MMEs on optimising debt finance to support growth or turnaround, and connecting them with sources of these funding options

She is passionate about inspiring teams with a shared purpose to build and transform businesses in a positive and sustainable manner. 

She embraces the usage of technology and data to enable smarter and faster decision making.  And finally, Divya has strong sense of fairness, and dedicated to make improving diversity and inclusion.

Outside of work, Divya has two young boys that keep her very active, and as a result is learning to play tennis and piano with them.  She has a keen interest in wine, and has studied it to a high level.

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Join us in this meaningful conversation with Britta, a remarkable market risk leader. Her insights shed light on the evolving landscape of risk management, emphasising the potential of automation and digitalisation in market risk management and trading activities. As we learn from Britta, the future of risk management lies in proactive strategy rather than mere compliance.

In this episode, you will discover: 

1. Britta's unconventional career path
2. Her insights into risk management in both big players like Bank of America and smaller institutions like FlowTraders.
3. The game-changing impact of market digitalisation, automation, and the rise of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning.

Now more about Britta:

Britta has had a dynamic career in finance, commencing at JPMorgan in New York in structuring and trading diverse derivative products. 

Following her move to London, Britta spent a decade at RBS and Deutsche Bank, spearheading regulatory initiatives in response to 2008 crisis. 

Before joining Bank of America as Co-Head of Market Risk, Britta served as Chief Risk Officer at Flow Traders. Her role spanned Risk, Compliance, Operations, and Legal departments.

In her personal life Britta is the proud mum of twin girls and in her spare time, she delves into personal development and leadership literature, and is a devoted hot yoga practitioner. 

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“A lot of people think that we can put risk in a box and assign it to the risk committee, and then it's done with. Then the risk committee does a bunch of magic, and then, suddenly, risk is managed. The truth is, clearly, that's not how it works. Risk is part and parcel of return.” – Terri Duhon

Tune in for a captivating discussion on the world of risk management and board dynamics with the fantastic Terri Duhon in the premiere episode of RiskMasters Podcast! 

In this episode, you will discover: 

• Her career path and the choices she had to make
• How to get on the board and board dynamics
• The view from the board when it comes to risk management, corporate culture and psychological safety

About Terri:

Terri played a pivotal role in the global development of the credit derivative market. Her expertise and contributions have garnered attention from notable media outlets, including the books “Fool's Gold” and “PBS's Frontline”. 

She is award-winning educator and TEDx speaker, and author of the acclaimed book How the Trading Floor Really Works. 

She currently serves on 4 boards including as Non-Executive Chair of Morgan Stanley Investment Management Ltd and non-executive director on the board of Wise the payment company. 

Terri's influence extends further as she is also the Ambassador for Women on Board, an Associate Fellow at The Said Business School; a motivational speaker for Speakers for Schools.

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In this inaugural episode of the RiskMasters podcast, host Julien Haye, a seasoned risk expert, invites you on a journey of mastery in risk leadership. As Warren Buffett once wisely said, 'Risk comes from not knowing what you're doing,' and today, we're here to ensure you're well-equipped with the knowledge you need.

Julien introduces the podcast's mission: to provide a platform for meaningful conversations that unravel the complexities of risk management. Whether you're a business executive, a seasoned risk practitioner, or just stepping into the world of risk, this podcast is your gateway to informed decision-making and impactful leadership.

In the first episode airing in October, Julien sits down with Terri Duhon. We'll dive into her career, exploring her invaluable experiences serving on the boards of financial institutions like Rathbone and Wise. The following interview will take place with Britta Achmann, a leading market risk expert where will discuss the impact of AI and ML on market risk management and trading activities. 

Whether you're a seasoned risk practitioner, a business leader, or someone eager to enhance their understanding of risk management, this podcast is tailored for you. Julien encourages a two-way conversation, welcoming your feedback, questions, and comments through the feedback page or by email.