Today's episode is hosted by Charlie Beetson and they are joined on the podcast by Isabel Ringsby, Head of Third Party Risk Management Services at SEB, Rokas Pieciukaitis, TPRM at Danske Bank, Oscar Hjern, TPRM & AI Risk at Ethira, Alex Verdat, TPRM Lead at Klarna Bank. The conversation explores third party risk management across financial services, including vendor oversight, cybersecurity, regulatory expectations and operational resilience. The exchange highlights how organisations can strengthen risk frameworks while managing increasingly complex technology and supplier ecosystems. It also considers the growing relationship between third party risk management, artificial intelligence risk and digital transformation. The discussion provides broader insight into risk assessment, supplier governance, compliance and resilience strategies within modern banking. These themes demonstrate why effective TPRM remains an important consideration for organisations seeking to manage external dependencies and evolving technology risks.

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Today's episode is hosted by James Gosden and they are joined on the podcast by Vadym Davydov, Security Program Coordinator at Swedbank, Johanna Jover, Product Owner at Skandia, Sofia Tischler, Chief of Staff at Skandia. The conversation explores security programmes within financial services, examining how organisations approach cybersecurity, technology initiatives and cross-functional collaboration. The exchange highlights the relationship between security management, product ownership and organisational leadership, with broader discussion around digital transformation, operational priorities and technology-driven change. It considers how financial institutions can develop effective approaches to managing security requirements while supporting evolving products and services. The discussion also touches on the importance of coordination between teams, structured programmes and strategic decision-making in modern banking and insurance environments. Security programmes remain an important part of building resilient digital operations and maintaining trust as financial technology continues to develop.

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Today's episode is hosted by Charlie Beetson and they are joined on the podcast by Kevin Albrecht, Head of Data at Resurs Bank, Alexandra Diem, Tribe Lead - Data, Analytics & AI at Gjensidige, and Anastasia Varava, Head of Research at SEB. The conversation explores data governance, artificial intelligence and the evolving role of organisations in managing data responsibly. The exchange highlights how strong frameworks, analytics capabilities and strategic oversight can support innovation and effective decision-making. The discussion covers AI adoption, data management and technology transformation across financial services. It also examines how data governance can help businesses improve trust, strengthen processes and create sustainable value through responsible use of emerging technologies.

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Today's episode is hosted by Charlie Beetson and they are joined on the podcast by Petra Väversund,Head of Strategy & Transformation Reporting Change Development at Swedbank. The conversation explores change management, leadership strategy and how organisations can create clarity while navigating complex environments. The exchange highlights the importance of communication, structured decision-making and strong leadership approaches when supporting successful transformation. The discussion covers organisational change, business resilience and the challenges of maintaining alignment across large teams and functions. It also examines how change management can help organisations build confidence, improve collaboration and achieve sustainable progress through periods of uncertainty.

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Today's episode is hosted by Gemma Thomason and they are joined on the podcast by Ioanna Wallén, Head of People Services Sweden at Nordea. The conversation explores people and culture in banking, focusing on how organisations are shaping modern HR strategies, managing workplace transformation and supporting teams in a changing financial services environment. The exchange highlights the connection between employee experience, leadership and sustainable business practices. Listeners will discover perspectives on HR innovation, organisational resilience and the evolving role of people functions within financial institutions. The discussion also examines how people and culture strategies can support effective risk management, adaptability and long-term growth across the banking sector.

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Today's episode is hosted by Charlie Beetson and they are joined on the podcast by Jens Rasmussen, Head of AI Model Risk at Nordea, Dadi Gudmundsson, First Vice President & Cluster Lead at Danske Bank, Nicolay Hamm, Lead Data Scientist at SpareBank 1 Markets. The conversation explores artificial intelligence in banking, focusing on AI model risk, data science and responsible technology adoption. The exchange highlights how financial institutions are approaching governance, machine learning frameworks and risk management while integrating advanced analytics into their operations. The discussion explores the importance of transparency, innovation and robust processes in developing trustworthy AI solutions. Listeners can gain broader insights into financial technology trends, AI governance practices and how AI model risk continues to shape the future of banking and data-driven decision-making.

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Today's episode is hosted by James Gosden and they are joined on the podcast by Diane Reynolds, Data-Enabled Risk Manager at SEB, Carl Thorn, Head of Security Governance at Swedbank and Olof Berg, Senior GRC Specialist at SEB. The conversation explores risk leadership in an environment shaped by AI, uncertainty and the increasing pace of change across financial services. The exchange highlights how organisations are adapting leadership approaches, governance frameworks and hiring strategies to strengthen resilience while responding to evolving business and regulatory demands. The discussion also examines governance, risk and compliance, cybersecurity leadership, AI governance and enterprise risk management within modern banking environments. Throughout the episode, risk leadership is considered in the context of building adaptable teams, supporting informed decision-making and preparing organisations to navigate emerging challenges across the Nordic financial services sector.

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Today's episode is hosted by James Gosden and they are joined on the podcast by Pär Kidman, Head of IAM at Swedbank and Shubham Mittal, IAM PAM Manager / Product Owner at Swedbank. The conversation explores identity and access management in the context of AI agents and autonomous access, examining how evolving technologies are influencing security strategies across financial services. The exchange highlights the growing importance of identity security, privileged access management, authentication and access governance in protecting modern digital environments. The discussion also considers cybersecurity, zero trust, enterprise identity and the practical challenges of adapting existing security models to emerging AI capabilities. Throughout the episode, identity and access management is explored through the lens of resilience, governance and secure access, providing a broad perspective on how organisations can prepare for the next generation of intelligent systems while maintaining robust security controls.

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Today's episode is hosted by Gemma Thomason and they are joined on the podcast by Johan Öbrink, Co-Head at SEB. The conversation explores product management within large financial institutions and examines how professionals can build meaningful change inside established banking organisations. The discussion looks at the relationship between organisational culture, leadership, governance and innovation, highlighting the opportunities and challenges involved in delivering transformation across complex environments. The exchange also explores how teams navigate competing priorities, encourage collaboration and develop approaches that support long-term progress. Broader themes including digital transformation, organisational change, financial services strategy and product management are woven throughout the discussion, offering insight into the realities of creating sustainable improvements within large banks while balancing customer needs, business objectives and operational complexity.

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Today's episode is hosted by Gemma Thomason and they are joined on the podcast by Steve Cocks, DevOps Architect at Swedbank. The conversation explores leadership and resilience and how these qualities support individuals and teams in navigating pressure, uncertainty and organisational change. The exchange highlights the importance of adaptability, effective decision-making and maintaining strong leadership practices across evolving workplace environments. The discussion also examines leadership development, organisational culture, DevOps, team performance and the value of building resilient ways of working. Throughout the conversation, leadership and resilience are considered alongside professional growth, change management and long-term career development, providing valuable insights for technology professionals, business leaders and anyone looking to strengthen leadership capability in modern organisations.

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