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Risk Management in Financial Institutions: Strategies for Future Preparedness
Risk management in financial institutions faces challenges in privacy, tempo, and preparing for infrequent major incidents, necessitating a culture of openness, real-time agility, proactive strategies, and robust leadership to effectively navigate these complexities.
Jun 11, 2024
Kanwardeep Ahluwalia
Kanwardeep Ahluwalia, Co-head Global Markets Risk, Deputy Chief Risk Officer, Bank of America Merrill Lynch
Risk Management in Financial Institutions: Strategies for Future Preparedness
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  • Inherent privacy in risk management obscures smaller problems, hindering comprehensive strategies; fostering openness and a no-blame culture encourages transparency and continuous learning.

  • Speed in risk management requires balancing preemptive assessment with real-time decision-making; instilling disciplined discussions with risk takers prepares for crises.

  • Managing for infrequent major incidents poses a dilemma; engaging in regular dynamic discussions and proactive identification of small changes in risk parameters ensures readiness for larger events.

  • Formalizing risk identification involving both risk teams and risk takers helps uncover vulnerabilities and prepares for emerging risks.

  • Leadership sets the tone for risk management culture, emphasizing frequent dialogue between risk managers and risk takers; addressing conduct risk openly facilitates learning from mistakes.

  • Leveraging technology enhances risk management through early risk detection, improved data analysis, and sophisticated documentation techniques, crucial in the heavily regulated financial services industry.

  • Effective risk management requires a blend of openness, real-time agility, proactive strategies, and robust leadership, ensuring readiness for future threats and navigating everyday complexities with confidence.

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