Managing Risk on the Frontlines of the Financial Sector

One of the most high-profile risk events of the last year was the swift collapse of Silicon Valley Bank and other regional banks amid spiking interest rates. Part of the problem? The lack of a complete, comprehensive view of the risks these banks were facing — in particular, liquidity risk.Allstate Canada's Chief Risk Officer Jason Wang has spent his career assessing and analyzing risk in the financial services space, dedicated to anticipating and mitigating risks just like the one that sank SVB. On this episode of GRC & Me, Jason joins LogicGate’s Chris Clarke to discuss the importance of building a holistic risk register, how to position risk management as a strategic enabler instead of a “revenue prevention” department, why it’s critical to include your chief risk officer on the executive team, and more.

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When Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) issues are in the headlines, it’s usually a bad thing. It’s only when a major data breach happens, or a company runs afoul of some regulation, that these important responsibilities get their time in the limelight. GRC & Me is here to shine a light on those individuals tasked with safeguarding their employers’ information and integrity, day in and day out. Tune in monthly as host Meghan Maneval, Sr Director of Product Marketing at LogicGate and her guests explore the issues and ideas that give shape to these interconnected functions. Just as GRC touches many parts of a business, so too will the podcast delve into a wide array of topics, trends and concerns—from current events and modern methodologies to cultural nuances and game-changing developments. Join us and learn why GRC is so critical to the future of any organization, where the industry has been—and where it’s going.