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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.
The Risk Intel Podcast
S3 | E10: Why Should a Financial Institution CEO Prioritize ERM?
Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) has long been viewed as a defensive function—something financial institutions do to satisfy regulators and avoid compliance issues. However, this perspective is outdated. In today’s volatile business environment, ERM is a strategic necessity that enables organizations to anticipate challenges, seize opportunities, and make more informed decisions. In this episode of The Risk Intel podcast, Shawn Ryan joins host, Edward Vincent to explore why ERM should be a CEO priority. They discuss the pitfalls of siloed risk management, the need for an enterprise-wide approach, and how organizations can elevate risk management to a strategic function. Most importantly, we examine why the Chief Risk Officer (CRO) should have a strong presence at the leadership table and work closely with their CEO to ensure risk isn’t an afterthought, but the key driver of decision-making.