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Badge to Balance Sheet - Why Risk Leadership Demands a Cop’s Instinct and a Strategist’s Mind
A former federal agent turned risk executive reveals how a law enforcement mindset can reshape financial risk management in the age of AI and digital assets.
Jul 11, 2025
Ali Moghaddam
Ali Moghaddam, EVP – Chief Risk & Legal Officer, City National Bank of Florida
Tags: Resilience
Badge to Balance Sheet - Why Risk Leadership Demands a Cop’s Instinct and a Strategist’s Mind
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  • Ali Moghaddam shared his journey from federal law enforcement to CRO at City National Bank
  • He emphasized that risk is a mindset, not a compliance checklist
  • Advocated for the proactive integration of risk thinking into business operations
  • Urged responsible AI deployment focused on data quality and transparency
  • Discussed digital assets as both investigative tools and risk vectors
  • Called for risk leaders to build credibility through collaboration, not obstruction
  • Encouraged future professionals to blend technical skills with relational intelligence
  • Framed risk leadership as a form of public service and institutional resilience
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