What does it actually mean to be AI ready in a heavily regulated financial institution?

In this episode, our host Dave Manley is joined by Anunaya Ritwik, Managing Director at RBC Investor Services, and Andrew Pitt, Client Partner at Electric Mind, to find out.

Together, they cut through the AI hype to explore what operational readiness really looks like, from building strong data foundations and governance frameworks to shifting organizational culture. They share candid perspectives on overcoming skepticism, balancing risk with innovation, and the concrete steps financial institutions should be taking to drive real value from AI transformation.

Whether you work in operations, lead transformation initiatives, or are just trying to separate signal from noise, this episode delivers practical insights on embracing AI safely, responsibly, and effectively.

00:00 Journey from engineering to finance

04:18 The spectrum of AI perspectives

09:14 Investing in data and AI governance

10:46 AI in governance and delivery

15:41 Discussing investment in tech infrastructure

16:42 Data management and AI integration

21:57 Collaborative AI adoption strategies

25:28 Using AI for simple tasks

29:45 Seeking partnership for impactful change

31:37 Guiding AI implementation steps

37:04 Discussing AI regulations and adoption

38:43 Embracing AI for job efficiency

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Dave Manley: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dmmanley/

Anu Ritwick: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anunaya-ritwik/

Andrew Pitt: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pittandrew/

www.rbc.com

www.electricmind.com

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