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 a financial institution. The discussion centers on the three lines of defense model, a widely recognized framework in risk management. Here’s a breakdown of how ERM and audit functions differ across each line of defense and technology's role in enhancing these functions. 

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In this episode of the Risk Intel Podcast, Claire Jordan, SRA Watchtower’s Vice President of Product joins host Ed Vincent to explore the critical role of Key Risk Indicators (KRIs) in enabling risk-informed strategic and operational decisions within financial institutions. The episode dives into the nuances of how different stakeholders consume KRIs and how effective dashboards and reports can support this process. 

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In the latest Risk Intel Podcast episode, Edward Vincent, CEO of SRA Watchtower, hosts an enlightening discussion with Cathy Jackson, Director of Watchtower Implementation, and Claire Jordan, VP of Product. This episode is a deep dive into best practices for evolving an Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) program, focusing on regulatory guidance, quantitative vs. qualitative metrics, peer data, and risk appetite.

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In this episode of the Risk Intel Podcast, SRA Watchtower CEO Edward Vincent and Cathy Jackson, Director of Watchtower Implementation, delve into the best practices for evolving an Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) program. This insightful conversation covers the historical overview of risk management, the current state and challenges, emerging trends, and the driving forces behind the shift toward collecting more timely and frequent data. 

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In this episode of the Risk Intel Podcast, Ed Vincent, host and CEO of SRA Watchtower, invites Cathy Jackson, Director of Watchtower Implementation to the show to delve into the transformative shift in risk management within financial institutions. This discussion is part one of a multi-part series focusing on best practices for enhancing Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) programs or building new ones to operate in a risk-informed decision-making environment. Key points discussed include focusing on the criteria for identifying baseline Key Risk Indicators (KRIs), their characteristics, the value of adhering to a standard set, the importance of consistent monitoring, and the data sources. Listen to learn more.

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In the ever-evolving landscape of financial risk management, the ability to accurately assess and manage risk is paramount. This episode of the Risk Intel Podcast, hosted by Ed Vincent sheds light on the transformative power of risk maturity self-assessments in building robust enterprise risk management programs. Joined by Niki White, Chief Growth Officer at SRA Watchtower, the discussion delves into the nuances of self-guided risk maturity frameworks and how they can help financial institutions achieve internal buy-in for their risk programs. Listen to learn more.

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In this episode of the Risk Intel Podcast, host Ed Vincent invites Shawn Ryan back to the show to dive deeper into the recent Interagency Third-Party Risk Management (TPRM) Guidance released in May 2024. The guidance from the Federal Reserve, FDIC, and the OCC included five critical aspects of third-party risk management: planning, due diligence, contract negotiation, ongoing monitoring, and termination.  In Part 1 of this series, Shawn discussed in detail the Planning and Termination stages of third-party engagement. In this episode, Shawn covers the critical aspects of due diligence, contracting, and monitoring that financial institutions must navigate, especially when dealing with FinTech and RegTech firms. 

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In this episode of the Risk Intel Podcast, host Ed Vincent, sat down with Shawn Ryan, Chief Financial Officer at SRA Watchtower, to delve into the intricacies of third-party risk management relating to safely onboarding FinTech partners. Their discussion centered on the recent May 2024 joint interagency guidance on third-party risk management and its implications for community banks. This episode is a must-listen for financial institutions navigating the complex landscape of risk and innovation. 

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In this insightful episode, Ed Vincent, CEO at SRA Watchtower continues the conversation with Niki White, Chief Growth Officer at SRA Watchtower. Building on their previous discussion, they delve into how a robust risk culture can be quantified to enhance institutional efficiency, strategic alignment, and shareholder value. Listen to learn more.

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