What does the future hold for bank risk and compliance professionals? On the latest episode of the ABA Banking Journal Podcast, Krysti Cunningham of Security National Bank in Omaha, Nebraska — and winner of the 2025 Distinguished Service Award for Risk and Compliance — discusses:

• The technological transformation in risk and compliance at community and midsize banks.
• How technological change is driving the industry toward specialization.
• Applications for AI tools and LLMs in risk and compliance — and how to manage risks associated with this transformation.
• The importance of constant learning as a risk and compliance professional.