The Risk Intel Podcast

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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.

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Season 2 | Ep. 36: What's The Difference Between GRC and Audit?

Aug 27 2024 15 mins

In today's complex financial landscape, effective risk management is critical for the stability and success of any financial institution. Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) teams play a central role in this process, ensuring that organizations are well-protected against potential risks while maintaining compliance with regulatory standards. But how exactly does GRC fit into the

Season 2 | Ep. 35: Not All Risks Are Created Equal: Enterprise Risk Management VS Audit

Aug 20 2024 13 mins

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

Season 2 | Ep. 34: KRI Reporting and Analytics Consumption

Aug 13 2024 22 mins

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

Season 2 | Ep. 33: Why Quantitative Benchmarks Lead to Actionable Insights

Aug 06 2024 15 mins

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,

Season 2 | Ep. 32: Collecting More Timely and Frequent Data

Jul 30 2024 18 mins

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

Season 2 | Ep. 31: Setting the Standard: Building a Baseline of Key Risk Indicators for Financial Institutions

Jul 23 2024 17 mins

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 o

Season 2 | Ep. 30: Driving Change in Risk Management: Insights from the Field

Jul 16 2024 13 mins

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 dis

Season 2 | Ep. 29: Optimizing Third-Party Risk Management: Due Diligence, Contracting, and Monitoring

Jul 09 2024 24 mins

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 monit

Season 2 | Ep. 28: Enhancing Third-Party Risk Management: How to Safely Onboard & Partner with FinTechs

Jul 02 2024 18 mins

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 bank

Season 2 | Ep. 27: The Decision to Change & The Cost of Inaction

Jun 25 2024 27 mins

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