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Get Model Risk Right and Win the AI Future
Model risk management is not a back office chore but a strategic capability. With AI accelerating complexity and third party dependencies reshaping accountability, institutions that keep governance, documentation, testing, and explainability sharp will outperform. As one senior executive argues, fundamentals matter most - and complacency is costly.
Jan 28, 2026
Center for Financial Professionals
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Get Model Risk Right and Win the AI Future
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  • Robust MRM frameworks enable resilience during crises and technology shifts like AI

  • Ongoing vigilance prevents complacency and systemic weaknesses

  • Common issues include poor documentation inadequate testing and weak validation

  • Continuous monitoring stress testing and reviews proportional to model materiality are essential

  • Clear governance structures empowered oversight and strong internal audit strengthen control

  • Third party models require institution specific validation transparency and mitigating measures

  • AI should be managed within the modeling risk spectrum with consistent governance

  • Data governance explainability and proportionate mitigations are vital for AI risk

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