Agenda Day 2
Risk Live North America - Nashville Day 2
Risk Live North America agenda
The Risk Live North America agenda showcases world-class speakers and industry leaders sharing critical insights on the trends affecting the market this year
October 17th, 2024 - Day 2 Agenda
08:30 – 09:30
Breakfast & registration
09:30 – 10:00
Breakfast & welcome back to Risk Live North America 2024
10:00 – 10:45
Opening keynote
Risk expert to be confirmed
10:45 – 11:15
The “Big Think” Keynote – What does it take to succeed in the current risk environment?
Everything and the kitchen sink, what challenges haven’t been thrown at risk practitioners of the past years? What has helped them to succeed and overcome? Is there a playbook? What can be leveraged from other industries, verticals, and practitioners?
11:15 – 11:30
Day 2 - 11:15 - 11:30 AM Quick Break
11:30 – 12:15
Model Risk Management Keynote
Should we be taking the risk of non-bank financial institutions and cryptocurrency more seriously? Could they pose the next big, ‘over-the-horizon' risks?
The profession is changing – what do you need to know?
Modeling remains at the forefront of risk management – what obstacles and hindrances must you be aware of and avoid?
Steve Boras is the Head of Model Risk Management & Validation at Citizens Bank in Boston, focused on managing the model risk of the bank via validation of models, performance management and monitoring of outcomes, and serving as a sounding board for new and emerging modeling techniques and their respective appropriateness. Since joining Citizens in 2015, Steve has led several risk analytics functions, most recently heading the Risk Architecture Center of Excellence (covering loss forecasting model development for CCAR/DFAST and CECL, and PD, LGD, and EAD modeling for wholesale), as well as anti-money laundering modeling, macroeconomic scenario generation, and Data Science. Steve also holds leadership roles in enterprise risk, ESG and Inflation/Stagflation scenario analysis, and artificial intelligence and machine learning governance.
Sarah Beth Felix has over 20 years of experience in anti-financial crimes with operational, audit and consulting roles, working with banks, payment firms, and global fintechs. Operationalising AML/sanctions threats is one of her most well-known attributes, providing actionable solutions for clients. Beyond traditional banking, she has specialised years of work in fintechs, lendtechs, cannabis banking, crypto, correspondent banking, and trade finance.
Sarah Beth has a master’s in forensic studies and has been CAMS certified for almost 20 years and has served as a Certification Task Force Member for the CAMS-CGSS, CAMS-RM, CAMS-CKYC designations. She has global speaking engagements, focusing on operational takeaways that move the audience to ‘take action’ in improving their AML/sanctions programs. She is also a guest lecturer at the National War College in Washington, D.C. and is frequently asked to train various US federal law enforcement agencies on private sector data availability that impacts subpoenas and unregulated payment ecosystems.
She is founder & CEO of Palmera Consulting, advising global firms since 2011. She is also co-founder and chief AML officer for a new digital correspondent bank – Acceleron Bank, in formation – based in Vermont, USA.
12:15 – 13:00
The pivotal role of banking in the climate transition
Banks are at the forefront of the climate transition. - Have you begun your planning?
How do you partner and effectively communicate your goals to stakeholders?
What does effective planning and strategy require to maximize market opportunities?
13:00 – 14:15
Day 2 - 13:00 Lunch and networking
14:15 – 14:45
Day 2 - 14:15–14:45 Roundtables & Experiential Session Breakouts
Deep-dive & Rountable breakouts
14:15–14:45 Roundtables & Experiential Session Breakouts. (Post Lunch Content)
Deep Dive: Safeguarding data integrity and agility:
What strategies can ensure the integrity and flexibility of your data systems?Tech Roundtable Discussion:
AI is here to stay and likely already embedded in the day you use every day – What should you be mindful of? What are the risks? What are the rewards?
14:15 – 16:15
Day 2 - Experiential 1 - Risk Stream - 14:15–16:15
Room (Diplomat A)
For participants - an opportunity to put theory/discussion into practice with real-world solutions in a group and more personal format. (Practical Application). Ideal for executive decision-making, solutions from peers, actual threats/problems, and solutions. (Bring your own brilliance but hear from others as well)
For SME's - an opportunity for 1-on-1 uninterrupted facetime with participants. Uniquely positioned to showcase tech, case studies, white papers, and peer forums. Showcasing real-world expertise and know-how.
16:15 – 16:25
Day 2 - Reset, Rejoin & Refreshment break
Participants can grab a quick refreshment, reset, and rejoin the afternoon keynotes in the main stage areas.
16:25 – 16:55
PM Afternoon Keynote Day 2 – ERM Keynote – Support & succeed: elevating people, skills and capabilities for success
How can teams and organizations thrive with greater demands on efficiencies?
Rethinking team building, what does a successful team dynamic require?
Where do things go wrong and how do you pivot for success?
16:55 – 17:25
Closing afternoon keynote: Global projection 2025
What trends, challenges, and opportunities await in 2025?
Going beyond AI what tools and tech can we leverage?
No matter the strategy or tools, people are key, how can we leverage our most important asset and skills?
17:25 – 17:30
Day 2 - Event closing remarks
17:30 – 19:00
Grand Ole Afterparty
“Don't be dismayed at goodbyes. A farewell is necessary before you can meet again." Meet at our first joint “The Union Station Nashville Yards” just across the street from the Grand Hyatt, then embark on our journey to a lineup of carefully selected honky tonks by the Risk.net Nashville team.
Limited capacity – indicate your interests when you register for the conference.
08:30 – 10:00
Breakfast & registration
09:30 – 10:00
Breakfast & welcome back to Risk Live North America 2024
10:00 – 11:15
Risk Live North America Keynote Sessions
Scene-setting keynotes kick off the day
11:15 – 11:30
Day 2 - 11:15 - 11:30 AM Quick Break
11:30 – 12:15
ESG, is “Green” still in?
What does ESG mean in 2025?
What does a sustainability strategy look like in 2024?
Managing and crafting ESG in a global portfolio can be challenging – what best practices can you count on?
12:15 – 13:00
Market uncertainty is a certainty – now what?
Managing uncertainty is now part of the daily grind – what have we learned since 2023?
The evolution of portfolio analytics – have we effectively leveraged tech, or do we need a new approach?
13:00 – 14:15
Day 2 - 13:00 Lunch and networking
14:15 – 14:45
Day 2 - 14:15–14:45 Roundtables & Experiential Session Breakouts
Deep-dive & Rountable breakouts
14:15–14:45 Roundtables & Experiential Session Breakouts. (Post Lunch Content)
Deep Dive: Safeguarding data integrity and agility:
What strategies can ensure the integrity and flexibility of your data systems?Tech Roundtable Discussion:
AI is here to stay and likely already embedded in the day you use every day – What should you be mindful of? What are the risks? What are the rewards?
14:15 – 16:15
Day 2 - Experiential 2 - Investment Stream - 14:15–16:15
Room (Diplomat B)
For participants - an opportunity to put theory/discussion into practice with real-world solutions in a group and more personal format. (Practical Application). Ideal for executive decision-making, solutions from peers, actual threats/problems, and solutions. (Bring your own brilliance but hear from others as well)
For SME's - an opportunity for 1-on-1 uninterrupted facetime with participants. Uniquely positioned to showcase tech, case studies, white papers, and peer forums. Showcasing real-world expertise and know-how.
16:15 – 16:25
Day 2 - Reset, Rejoin & Refreshment break
Participants can grab a quick refreshment, reset, and rejoin the afternoon keynotes in the main stage areas.
08:30 – 10:00
Breakfast & registration
09:30 – 10:00
Breakfast & welcome back to Risk Live North America 2024
10:00 – 11:15
Risk Live North America Keynote Sessions
Scene-setting keynotes kick off the day
11:15 – 11:30
Day 2 - 11:15 - 11:30 AM Quick Break
11:30 – 12:15
Innovations in third and fourth-party monitoring
Innovative approaches to third-party documentation and control reviews.
The role of AI in transforming third-party risk management.
Overcoming common obstacles in vendor monitoring practices.
Managing concentration risks with major cloud providers.
Adapting to recent interagency guidance on third-party risk management.
Chris is a member of Milliman’s Cyber Risk Solutions (CRS) practice group. The practice delivers a portfolio of risk consulting services, such as enterprise risk design, cyber risk assessment and quantification, test and build projects, operational risk assessments, enterprise risk management (ERM) education and training, and ERM technology evaluation. The CRS practice uses diagnostic consulting strategies to understand an organization’s enterprise risk goals and challenges and then customize solutions to deliver required business results.
EXPERIENCE
Chris has 15 years of professional experience. His experience includes work in the banking, insurance, capital markets and card sectors helping clients assess and mitigate risk.
Prior to joining Milliman, Chris was a Senior Manager in Accenture’s Finance and Risk Management Consulting practice, delivering work for global financial service clients. Additionally, Chris served as an active duty Naval Officer and has multiple overseas deployments.
Professional experience and subject matter advisory includes:
- Cyber Security metrics and governance
- Financial Service Regulatory and Compliance initiatives
- Risk Management
- Corporate and Risk Governance
- Surveillance
- Financial Services operating model and cost reduction
- Regulatory remediation and responses
- Legal department risk and optimization
- Leading large cross functional projects and teams
EDUCATION
- BS Political Science, University of Wisconsin–Madison
- MBA, University of Chicago – Booth School of Business
12:15 – 13:00
Operational risk in the wake of Basel III endgame Panel discussion
Implications of Basel III endgame for operational risk management.
Navigating regulatory developments and compliance strategies.
The future of risk management frameworks post-Basel III.
13:00 – 14:15
Day 2 - 13:00 Lunch and networking
14:15 – 14:45
Day 2 - 14:15–14:45 Roundtables & Experiential Session Breakouts
Deep-dive & Rountable breakouts
14:15–14:45 Roundtables & Experiential Session Breakouts. (Post Lunch Content)
Deep Dive: Safeguarding data integrity and agility:
What strategies can ensure the integrity and flexibility of your data systems?Tech Roundtable Discussion:
AI is here to stay and likely already embedded in the day you use every day – What should you be mindful of? What are the risks? What are the rewards?
14:15 – 16:15
Day 2 - Experiential 5 - Op Risk - 14:15–16:15
Room (Crescent)
For participants - an opportunity to put theory/discussion into practice with real-world solutions in a group and more personal format. (Practical Application). Ideal for executive decision-making, solutions from peers, actual threats/problems, and solutions. (Bring your own brilliance but hear from others as well)
For SME's - an opportunity for 1-on-1 uninterrupted facetime with participants. Uniquely positioned to showcase tech, case studies, white papers, and peer forums. Showcasing real-world expertise and know-how.
16:15 – 16:25
Day 2 - Reset, Rejoin & Refreshment break
Participants can grab a quick refreshment, reset, and rejoin the afternoon keynotes in the main stage areas.
08:30 – 09:30
Breakfast & registration
09:30 – 10:00
Breakfast & welcome back to Risk Live North America 2024
10:00 – 11:15
Risk Live North America Keynote Sessions
Scene-setting keynotes kick off the day
11:15 – 11:30
Day 2 - 11:15 - 11:30 AM Quick Break
11:30 – 12:15
Cloud tech, use, capabilities and effective deployment – What does meaningful use look like in 2024?
The strengths, capabilities, and limitations, what does effective use of the cloud look like?
What are the most common and costly risks across the cloud infrastructure?
The latest innovations and capabilities with AI integration?
Are there any new challenges in adapting to changing technology?
What are the latest applications of AI for risk management?
12:15 – 13:00
Digital transformation in 2024
Going beyond the buzz words – what technology has successfully been proven as a force multiplier?
Agile is nothing now, what are some best practices that have yielded results?
Security is key, what considerations are front of mind for 2025 and beyond?
13:00 – 14:15
Day 2 - 13:00 Lunch and networking
14:15 – 14:45
Day 2 - 14:15–14:45 Roundtables & Experiential Session Breakouts
Deep-dive & Rountable breakouts
14:15–14:45 Roundtables & Experiential Session Breakouts. (Post Lunch Content)
Deep Dive: Safeguarding data integrity and agility:
What strategies can ensure the integrity and flexibility of your data systems?Tech Roundtable Discussion:
AI is here to stay and likely already embedded in the day you use every day – What should you be mindful of? What are the risks? What are the rewards?
14:15 – 16:15
Day 2 - Experiential 3 - AI, Cloud & Tech Stream - 14:15–16:15
Room (Diplomat C)
For participants - an opportunity to put theory/discussion into practice with real-world solutions in a group and more personal format. (Practical Application). Ideal for executive decision-making, solutions from peers, actual threats/problems, and solutions. (Bring your own brilliance but hear from others as well).
For SME's - an opportunity for 1-on-1 uninterrupted facetime with participants. Uniquely positioned to showcase tech, case studies, white papers, and peer forums. Showcasing real-world expertise and know-how.
16:15 – 16:25
Day 2 - Reset, Rejoin & Refreshment break
Participants can grab a quick refreshment, reset, and rejoin the afternoon keynotes in the main stage areas.
08:30 – 09:30
Breakfast & registration
09:30 – 10:00
Breakfast & welcome back to Risk Live North America 2024
10:00 – 11:15
Risk Live North America Keynote Sessions
Scene-setting keynotes kick off the day
11:15 – 11:30
Day 2 - 11:15 - 11:30 AM Quick Break
11:30 – 12:15
The Dual Edges of Automation and Digital Payments: Navigating Fraud Risks in a Connected World
Impact of automation and digital payments on the security landscape of financial transactions.
Detailed examination of emerging fraud schemes like pig butchering and their profound impact on consumers.
Discussion on Fraud-as-a-Service (FaaS) and the role of generative AI in evolving the capabilities of fraudsters.
12:15 – 13:00
Navigating the Shifting Sands of Cryptocurrency Regulation: A Comparative Analysis of US and EU Approaches
Overview of the EU’s regulatory stance on cryptocurrencies and comparison with the developing framework in the U.S.
Detailed analysis of SEC enforcement actions against Coinbase, Binance, and Kraken, and their potential impact on the cryptocurrency market.
Examination of FinCEN’s NPRM targeting crypto mixers and its implications for anti-money laundering strategies.
Discussion on the future of cryptocurrency regulation in the U.S., considering the slow progress toward formal legislation and the aggressive interim measures by regulators like SEC and FinCEN
13:00 – 14:15
Day 2 - 13:00 Lunch and networking
14:15 – 14:30
Day 2 - 14:15–14:45 Roundtables & Experiential Session Breakouts
Deep-dive & Rountable breakouts
14:15–14:45 Roundtables & Experiential Session Breakouts. (Post Lunch Content)
Deep Dive: Safeguarding data integrity and agility:
What strategies can ensure the integrity and flexibility of your data systems?Tech Roundtable Discussion:
AI is here to stay and likely already embedded in the day you use every day – What should you be mindful of? What are the risks? What are the rewards?
14:15 – 16:15
Day 2 - Experiential 4 - Fraud & Compliance Stream - 14:15–16:15
Room (Diplomat D)
For participants - an opportunity to put theory/discussion into practice with real-world solutions in a group and more personal format. (Practical Application). Ideal for executive decision-making, solutions from peers, actual threats/problems, and solutions. (Bring your own brilliance but hear from others as well)
For SME's - an opportunity for 1-on-1 uninterrupted facetime with participants. Uniquely positioned to showcase tech, case studies, white papers, and peer forums. Showcasing real-world expertise and know-how.
16:15 – 16:25
Day 2 - Reset, Rejoin & Refreshment break
Participants can grab a quick refreshment, reset, and rejoin the afternoon keynotes in the main stage areas.