RiskMasters

13/08/2025

A behind-the-scenes moment with the fantastic Britta Achmann, recorded back in August 2023, when RiskMasters was still in its early days. This was only my second interview, and it remains one of my favourites.

I first met Britta in 2010, and over the years, we’ve stayed in touch. She has always impressed me with her ability to see around corners and connect the dots in risk management long before most of us catch on.

Our conversation was both personal and thought-provoking. Britta explored the future of risk management and what happens when technology fundamentally reshapes how trading and risk oversight work.

One line in particular still resonates:

📍 “If it ever gets to that point, we probably have to rethink it because we won't have traders and risk managers anymore. We'll have these integrated quant teams.” – Britta Achmann

🎧 Full episode:
https://www.aevitium.com/post/coding-the-future-digitalisation-and-ai-in-risk-management-and-trading-with-britta-achmann

Also on:
Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/riskmasters/id1709495792
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/26wLJIg01ITFIalfHu9VXo?si=b880bbf08eaf4b45
Amazon: https://music.amazon.co.uk/podcasts/f27dc4ce-cf1e-4bb2-8bac-ba0ee69abd67/riskmasters

08/08/2025

🚨 When Risk Appetite Becomes a Business Language

In infrastructure, you don’t get to “undo” decisions. When you dig a hole, you live with it for decades.

In this CPD-accredited episode of RiskMasters, Søren Agergaard Andersen, CRO at Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners, shares how:
✅ Risk appetite moves from theory to daily decision-making
✅ ESG evolves from a checkbox to a strategic dimension
✅ Culture and psychological safety become risk enablers, not “soft topics”
✅ AI and data quality reshape how we see risk insight and reporting

This isn’t risk as control—it’s risk as strategy.

🎧 Listen in and join the conversation:
Website 🔗 https://www.aevitium.com/post/s%C3%B8ren-agergaard-andersen-on-riskmasters
Spotify 🔗 https://open.spotify.com/episode/6NUBDQKdhVNcDi96INa1fc?si=bRbOXDxXRpK7PJSi_JVOYw
Apple Podcast 🔗 https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/riskmasters-trailblazing-risk-leadership/id1709495792?i=1000720865912

How are you using risk to shape smarter decisions and stronger outcomes in your organisation?

07/07/2025

A moment caught on camera with the fantastic Anna Rosenberg, just seconds before going live for our RiskMasters recording at Risk Live in London last year.

Face-to-face. Proper mics. Cameras in the background. And a rare chance to really connect. No screens. No delays. Just a thoughtful conversation about resilience, leadership, and navigating geopolitical risk.

📍 Anna brought depth, honesty, and a unique perspective on what it means to lead in uncertain times. Worth a listen.

🎧 Full episode: https://www.aevitium.com/post/navigating-geopolitical-risks-and-embracing-diversity-insights-from-anna-rosenberg

Also on:
Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/riskmasters-trailblazing-risk-leadership/id1709495792?i=1000667463758
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6gRjZqvSK4TDm0KaDg69CO?si=sQv2yeSzSdu36P7uitJiag
Youtube: https://youtu.be/vEB94hSLYGs?si=pYYvtIZ75JwuVRHW

08/06/2025

🎙️ Excited to share my latest conversation with Dominic Bowen on The International Risk Podcast: Psychological Safety in Risk Management 🎙️

In this episode, we unpack how fear and silence can quietly derail even the best risk frameworks, and why fostering psychological safety is essential for building resilient, innovative teams.

Key themes we discuss:
🔹 Why cultures of fear undermine decision-making
🔹 The critical role of psychological safety in today’s risk environment
🔹 How to foster a culture of accountability and intelligent risk-taking
🔹 Evolving the Chief Risk Officer role to lead with clarity and curiosity

I also share insights from my book, The Risk Within, and my experience transforming risk and compliance functions across global financial services.

Dominic and I explored why psychological safety isn’t about avoiding conflict — it’s about creating the conditions for healthy challenge and learning from mistakes.

I hope this episode resonates with risk leaders, board members, and anyone looking to turn risk into a strategic advantage.

👉 Listen here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1544431/episodes/17143709

This week on The International Risk Podcast, Dominic Bowen is joined by Julien Haye to explore how psychological safety shapes effective risk management and strategic decision-making. In today’s complex, fast-moving environment, fear and silence c...

31/05/2025

“Culture is king, and risk management must focus on value creation over simple compliance.” – Brenda Boultwood

In this episode of RiskMasters, I sit down with Brenda Boultwood, a former CRO, economist, IMF advisor, and tech executive, to unpack what modern risk leadership really demands in a world shaped by disruption, complexity, and innovation.

We explore:
🔹 How culture shapes whether risk frameworks work in practice
🔹 Why psychological safety is essential for open challenge and early escalation
🔹 What AI can offer risk leaders—and where it still falls short
🔹 How to align risk management with strategy rather than just compliance
🔹 Why leadership tone matters most during times of crisis

It’s a must-listen for anyone working to future-proof governance, foster trust, and lead through uncertainty.

👉 Listen to the full episode: link in comments

Is your risk function enabling strategy or just monitoring control gaps? What’s your team missing without psychological safety? 👇



🎧 Listen to the full episode: https://www.aevitium.com/post/brenda-boultwood-on-riskmasters

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🎙 On Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/riskmasters/id1709495792?i=1000710473825
🎙 On Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/39kvq1RN8Am7NaPLw1Dbox?si=xj_ktMyGSdm8HYa6rLLzIg

20/05/2025

🎙️ What does real resilience look like in FinTech?

Not just surviving disruption, but shaping it. Not just managing risk, but enabling bold, ethical growth.

In this CPD-accredited episode of RiskMasters, I sit down with Divya Eapen, former CRO and founder of Risk Strategy Consulting, to explore what it means to lead risk in one of the most fast-paced and high-pressure sectors: FinTech and payments.

Divya shares powerful insights on:
✅ Rebounding from failure after Greensill
✅ Being a strategic partner, not just a control function
✅ Embedding risk culture and commercial value from Day 1
✅ Using AI without losing human oversight
✅ Navigating growth-stage FinTechs with limited regulatory maturity

👇 Plus, in the full newsletter we link to some of our most-read FinTech articles to expand the conversation:
• Powering Payment Processors with Operational Risk
• ISO 20022 and Resilient Data Standards
• Understanding EMIs and UK Payment Licensing

💬 How are you embedding risk into growth at your firm?

👇 Share your view or tag someone who should be part of the conversation.

“Risk management isn’t about saying no; it’s about helping the business move forward, wisely.” – Divya Eapen In this CPD-accredited episode of RiskMasters, we sit down with Divya Eapen, former CRO, consultant, and founder of Risk Strategy Consulting to explore how risk leadership is evolvi...

07/05/2025

“Risk management is not about colors and matrices. It’s about people.” – Horst Simon

In this episode of RiskMasters, I sit down with Horst Simon, global risk advisor and founder of Risk Culture Builders, to talk about the human side of risk where frameworks fall short and culture takes the lead.

We explore:
🔹 Why the Three Lines of Defense model is due for a rethink
🔹 How to build real risk ownership through culture, not control
🔹 The role of psychological safety in driving risk transparency
🔹 Why cultural worldviews shape how risk is seen—and acted on

It’s a must-listen for anyone serious about leading change in risk governance, culture, and resilience.

👉 Listen to the full episode: link in comments

Is your risk culture built for checklists or for decision-making? Are your teams just reporting risk or truly managing it? 👇



🎧 Listen to the full episode: https://www.aevitium.com/post/horst-simon-on-riskmasters

🔔 Subscribe now and stay informed on the future of risk management.

🎙 On Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/riskmasters/id1709495792?i=1000705923464
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22/03/2025

"Cyber resilience isn’t just about reacting to attacks—it’s about preparing before they happen." – Emanuel Salmona

In this CPD episode of RiskMasters, I sit down with Emanuel Salmona, Co-founder and CEO of Nagomi Security, to explore how organizations can rethink cybersecurity in an increasingly complex threat landscape.

We dive deep into:
✅ Why more security tools don’t always mean better security—and how complexity can weaken defenses.
✅ How leaders can shift from reactive cybersecurity to proactive resilience.
✅ The evolving threat landscape—AI-driven attacks, nation-state cyber warfare, and cloud misconfigurations.
✅ Why effective cybersecurity communication starts with storytelling and engaging non-technical stakeholders.
✅ How to balance cybersecurity investments without overextending budgets.

🎧 Listen to the full episode: https://www.aevitium.com/post/emanuel-salmona-on-riskmasters

Cybersecurity is no longer just a technical function—it’s a key pillar of risk management and business resilience. Tune in to learn how to strengthen defenses and stay ahead of emerging cyber threats.

🔔 Subscribe now and stay informed on the future of cyber risk.

🎙 On Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/riskmasters/id1709495792?i=1000699588205
🎙 On Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6wXUDqzJBAP2ny7c3AcXlo?si=UjmGm_3gSbmfrVbASivVDQ
🎙 On Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.co.uk/podcasts/f27dc4ce-cf1e-4bb2-8bac-ba0ee69abd67/episodes/52a38f52-6a90-4947-9db5-1145fdca992a/ep14-the-future-of-cybersecurity-risk-resilience-and-leadership-with-emanuel-salmona-cpdaccredited

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10/03/2025

“Invest in your people. Systems are great, but without skilled individuals, they’re meaningless.” – Saadia Mujeeb

In this CPD episode of RiskMasters, host Julien Haye welcomes Saadia Mujeeb, a risk management veteran with over 25 years of experience across global financial institutions. From her early days at Barclays Capital to her leadership role at Macquarie Bank Europe, Saadia’s journey through the evolving landscape of risk management provides deep insights into what it takes to thrive in an ever-changing industry. She shares her strategies for resilience, the importance of continuous education, and her views on how emerging challenges like AI and geopolitical risks are reshaping the future of risk management.

Listen to full episode: https://www.aevitium.com/post/cpd-interview-with-saadia-mujeeb

Don't miss out on future episodes! Hit that subscribe button on your favourite podcasting platform, and stay tuned for fascinating discussions on risk management

On Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/riskmasters/id1709495792
On Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/26wLJIg01ITFIalfHu9VXo?si=b880bbf08eaf4b45
On Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.co.uk/podcasts/f27dc4ce-cf1e-4bb2-8bac-ba0ee69abd67/riskmasters

04/03/2025

"In a world of deep uncertainty, the ability to adapt is more important than the ability to predict." – Roger Spitz

How can risk leaders move beyond static risk models and build adaptive, anti-fragile strategies? In Part 2 of this CPD episode of RiskMasters, host Julien Haye continues the conversation with Roger Spitz, a global expert in foresight and systemic disruption.

We go deeper into the practical application of foresight, exploring:
✅ Why traditional scenario planning fails in unpredictable environments.
✅ The impact of asymmetry in risk management—and why some risks are uninsurable.
✅ How organizations can embrace anti-fragility and build systems that thrive under stress.
✅ Foresight-driven decision-making and its role in governance, leadership, and risk culture.

🎧 Listen to the full episode: https://www.aevitium.com/post/roger-spitz-on-riskmasters-part-2

This concludes our two-part series with Roger Spitz on rethinking risk management for an unpredictable world. If you missed Part 1, catch up now before diving into this episode!

🔔 Subscribe now and stay ahead of the evolving risk landscape.

🎙 On Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/ep13-strategic-foresight-in-action-with-roger-spitz/id1709495792?i=1000696934613
🎙 On Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4fDeNQOJlv5ptmvx3WUwkd?si=70faeee2f42348d4
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Techistential

22/02/2025

"“A lot of people think that we can put risk in a box and assign it to the risk committee, and then it's done with. Then the risk committee does a bunch of magic, and then, suddenly, risk is managed. The truth is, clearly, that's not how it works. Risk is part and parcel of return.” – Terri Duhon

Tune in for a captivating discussion on the world of risk management and board dynamics with the fantastic Terri Duhon in the premiere episode of RiskMasters Podcast!

In this episode, you will discover:
➡ Her career path and the choices she had to make
➡ How to get on the board and board dynamics
➡ The view from the board when it comes to risk management, corporate culture and psychological safety

Listen to the full episode: https://www.aevitium.com/post/riskmasters_interview_with_terri_duhon

Don't miss out on future episodes! Hit that subscribe button on your favourite podcasting platform, and stay tuned for fascinating discussions on risk management

On Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/riskmasters/id1709495792
On Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/26wLJIg01ITFIalfHu9VXo?si=b880bbf08eaf4b45
On Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.co.uk/podcasts/f27dc4ce-cf1e-4bb2-8bac-ba0ee69abd67/riskmasters

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15/02/2025

"Risk management is not about predicting the future, but about preparing for it."" – Roger Spitz

How do you manage risk in a world where uncertainty is the only constant? In this CPD episode of RiskMasters, host Julien Haye welcomes Roger Spitz, a global expert in foresight and strategic risk intelligence.

Roger shares how traditional risk models are failing in an increasingly complex world and why organizations must shift from prediction to preparation. We explore:
✅ The difference between risk, uncertainty, and deep uncertainty
✅ Why foresight beats prediction in modern risk management
✅ How organizations can build resilience and agility in decision-making

🎧 Listen to the full episode: https://www.aevitium.com/post/roger-spitz-on-riskmasters

This is Part 1 of our conversation—stay tuned for Part 2 in Episode 13, where we dive deeper into scenario planning and practical foresight strategies.

Subscribe now and don’t miss out on future discussions about the future of risk management!

🎙 On Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/riskmasters/id1709495792?i=1000692457024
🎙 On Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2EFLqQuoAGBQMOIQgNCVCC?si=FZ9LEycTRtqYfwO7-cvF7w
🎙 On Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.co.uk/podcasts/f27dc4ce-cf1e-4bb2-8bac-ba0ee69abd67/episodes/412f7302-af30-441c-bd25-dfda58c53fcd/riskmasters-ep12-%E2%80%93-foresight-and-risk-embracing-unpredictability-with-roger-spitz-part-1---cpd-accredited

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