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Non-Financial Risks Take Centre Stage As The Risk Landscape Evolves
At Risk Evolve, Sean Titley, Chief Risk Officer at Bank of London, discusses the growing importance of non-financial risk, the increasing influence of technology and AI on the risk function, and the skills required for the next generation of CROs. He also reflects on the value of industry collaboration and knowledge sharing as risk professionals navigate an increasingly complex environment.
Jun 23, 2026
Sean Titley
Sean Titley, Chief Risk Officer, The Bank of London
Tags: Operational and Non Financial Risk
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In this onsite interview from Risk Evolve, Sean Titley explores how non-financial risks, including cyber, technology, geopolitical, and change-related risks, have become central concerns for organizations. He discusses why risk leaders must continuously evolve alongside emerging technologies and highlights the growing role of AI in supporting more effective risk management.

Titley also shares his perspective on the future of the CRO role, emphasizing the importance of adaptability, curiosity, regulatory awareness, and strong people skills. Reflecting on the event, he highlights the value of bringing together risk professionals to exchange insights, share experiences, and stay ahead of an ever-changing risk landscape.

Sean Titley Bio

A leading member of the operational risk community in London, with over 30 years of experience in risk management, Sean is Deputy CRO at the Bank of London and an advisor on operational risk to the Institute of Risk Management, Risk.Net and CefPro. He is also a regular speaker on the subject at conferences, webinars and industry forums, including speaking to his extensive network of practitioners, advisors and regulators. Sean has worked in the first and second lines of defence as a risk director and in an advisory and audit capacity, including extensive experience in wholesale capital markets, corporate lending, asset finance, retail banking and payment services at major banks and smaller institutions At the Bank of London, Sean is responsible for the Bank’s approach to enterprise and operational risk, including risk governance, culture and appetite. Prior to that, Sean operated as an independent consultant, working for a range of clients and providing training on topics including risk management frameworks, the three lines of defence, GRC tool implementation, operational risk and resilience, third party risk, model risk and governance and culture. Previous permanent roles included Director of Enterprise, Operational and Model Risk at Metro Bank

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