The Risk Intel Podcast
The "Risk Intel" Podcast was developed to share our collective insights and knowledge working within the Financial Services industry and invite other risk enthusiasts to the show to educate and promote proactive risk management.
The show is hosted by Ed Vincent, CEO of SRA Watchtower, a leading SaaS provider of innovative risk management solutions, serving the financial services industry and beyond. Our suite of proprietary technology solutions and methodologies was built “by risk pros for risk pros” and designed to help customers navigate risk and drive growth. Watchtower, The Holistic Risk Intelligence Platform provides practitioners, executives and the Board with a panoramic view of risk to make informed decisions and drive performance. As a forward-thinking company, we recognize that risk is not just an obstacle, but can also be a catalyst for growth.
Learn more at www.SRAWatchtower.com.
Episodes
90 episodes
S3 | E7: Best Practices for a Successful RCSA Implementation
Implementing a Risk and Control Self-Assessment (RCSA) tool is a crucial step for financial institutions seeking to enhance their risk management frameworks. Starting with a well-executed RCSA process enables organizations to identify, assess, ...
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Episode 7
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S3 | E6: SRA Watchtower + Lumio Insight: The Future of Risk & Business Intelligence
The latest episode of the Risk Intel Podcast featured Jeff Fink, Co-Founder of Lumio Insight, joining host
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Episode 6
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S3 | E5: How To Drive A Calculation Methodology Within Your RCSA
In this episode of the Risk Intel Podcast, Beth Nilles joins host, Ed Vincent to discuss how to drive a calculation methodology within a bank's or credit union's Risk and Control...
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Episode 5
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S3 | E4: Annual KRI Health Check: The Importance of Evolving Your Key Risk Indicators
In this episode of the Risk Intel Podcast, SRA Watchtower’s own Cathy Jackson, Director of Implementations and a seasoned risk management expert joined host, Ed Vincent, to ...
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Episode 4
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S3 | E3: Part 3 | Using Data as a Strategic Asset With Jeff Fink, Lumio Insights
In this episode of the Risk Intel Podcast, Ed Vincent, host of the show and CEO of SRA Watchtower, welcomed Jeff Fink from Lumio Insight, back to the show to explore the c...
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Episode 3
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S3 | E2: Driving Banking Innovation In 2025 - Insights From Joseph Berry (KBW)
In this episode of the Risk Intel podcast,
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S3 | E1: Navigating the 2025 Banking M&A Landscape
The Season 3 premiere of the Risk Intel Podcast brings a timely and thought-provoking discussion about the rapidly evolving M&A landscape in the banking sector and predictions for 2025. Host
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Episode 1
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S2 | E52: 2024 Risk Intel Rewind: The Top 10 Episodes You Can’t Miss
SRA Watchtower's Risk Intel Podcast has become a leading resource for financial institutions and risk professionals seeking actionable insights into enterprise risk management (ERM). Hosted by
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Episode 52
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S2 | E51: Using Data as a Strategic Asset (Part 2) Governance Frameworks
Season 2 | Ep. 51: Using Data as a Strategic Asset (Part 2) Governance Frameworks
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S2 | E50: Using Data as a Strategic Asset (Part One) Data Architecture
In season two's 50th episode of The Risk Intel Podcast, host Ed Vincent, sat down with Jeff Fink, CEO and Co-founder of Lum...
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Episode 50
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S2 | E49: Integrated Risk Management: Leveraging Tools & Frameworks To Tell The Right Story
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Episode 49
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S2 | E48: 2024 Election Insights: The Path Forward for Banks and Fintechs Under Trump’s Presidency
In this Risk Intel Podcast, Ed Vincent sat down with Ian Moloney, SVP of Policy and Regulatory Affairs, and
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Episode 48
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S2 | E47: Establishing a Resilient ERM Framework - Insights From Two Seasoned CROs
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Episode 47
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S2 | E46: Strengthening Bank-FinTech Partnerships - Phil Goldfeder, CEO, AFC
In the latest episode of the Risk Intel Podcast, Phil Goldfeder, CEO of the American Fintech Council (AFC) joined host Ed Vincent to delve into the evolving relatio...
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Episode 46
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S2 | E45: Scary Stories of Risk Management
Happy Halloween! This special episode of the Risk Intel podcast features scary stories of risk management. Coming from real-life experiences from our team member’s days in banking. Host, Ed Vincent, is joined by Shawn Ryan, Beth Nilles, Niki Wh...
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Episode 45
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S2 | E44: Building a Strong Foundation for Risk Reporting
Effective risk management reporting is essential for decision-making, regulatory compliance, and overall institutional success. Whether you're considering licensing a third-party
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Episode 44
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S2 | E43: How to Storm Proof Your ERM Program
In this episode of Risk Intel, host Ed Vincent, CEO of SRA Watchtower, is joined by Shawn Ryan, CFO of SRA Watchtowe...
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Episode 43
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S2 | E42: US Agriculture: 2024 Industry Risk Analysis (Part Two)
In this episode of the Risk Intel podcast, the host of the show and SRA Watchtower’s CEO, Edward Vincent, welcomed Amitabh Bhargava, Senior Managing Director of Credit Portfolio ...
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Episode 42
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S2 | E41: US Agriculture 2024 Industry Risk Analysis (Part One)
The U.S. agricultural sector is facing a challenging transition. Following a period of record profitability in 2021 and 2022, the latest USDA 2024 Farm Sector Income Forecast released in September of 2024, projects a continuing decline...
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Episode 41
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S2 | E40: Client-Driven Success: Implementing More Than Software
In episode 40 of the Risk Intel podcast, host Edward Vincent sat down with Sharon Campbell, VP of Client Servic...
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Episode 40
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S2 | E39: Client-Driven Success: Client Journey & Engaging Early And Often
In today’s fast-paced business environment, understand the client journey is more critical than ever. No matter what industry you’re in, understanding how to guide clients through every phase of their experience can make or break your organizat...
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Episode 39
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S2 | E38: Client-Driven Success: Insights on Building a Client-led Culture
In this episode of the Risk Intel podcast, host Edward Vincent sat down with
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Episode 38
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S2 | E37: From Stuck to Start: Taking the First Step in Risk Management
In this episode of the Risk Intel Podcast, SRA Watchtower CEO, Ed Vincent teams up with
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Episode 37
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S2 | E36: What's The Difference Between GRC and Audit?
In today's complex financial landscape, effective risk management is critical for the stability and success of any financial institution. Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) teams play a central role in this process, ensuring that organizati...
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Episode 36
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S2 | E35: Not All Risks Are Created Equal: Enterprise Risk Management VS Audit
In this episode of the Risk Intel podcast, host Ed Vincent, invites Niki White, Chief Growth Officer at SRA Watchtower, back to the show to discuss the critical differences between enterprise risk management (ERM) and the audit functions within...
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Episode 35
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