2025 Ready: AI & Data Transformation Strategies for NFRM.

The 4th Annual Women in Risk & Control event, "2025 Ready: AI & Data Transformation Strategies for NFRM," will unite global leaders in risk and control from top banks to explore cutting-edge strategies in risk management through AI and data transformation.

Hosted by Deutsche Bank and sponsored by Acin, this year’s event will focus on optimising data to enhance collaboration and traceability across the three lines of defence in risk management, alongside practical breakout sessions aimed at empowering personal and professional growth.

This is an excellent opportunity to expand your professional network and gain insights from some of the industry’s most influential voices. As the saying goes, "your network is your net worth." Attendees will build relationships with key leaders, fostering both personal and professional advancement.

Panel Discussion: Optimising Data to Drive Traceability and Collaboration Across the Three Lines

Chair - Sally Clark: Chair of Audit Committee at Citigroup Global Markets Ltd, Chair at KoreLabs, NED at BUPA, AIB(GB) & ACIN, Advisor to JD Haspel & Executive Coach at Frattina Services.

Alison Higgins: Global Head of Control, Financial Markets Head, Markets - UK, Europe and Americas at Standard Chartered.

Marie Lauri: MD, Chief Data Office - Head of Data Risks and Controls & Regional Data Officer at Deutsche Bank.

Nick Searle: MD, Head of Function Change and Execution at Deutsche Bank.

Lucy da Piedade: MD, Chief Controls Officer Consumer Banking & Payments at Barclays.

Interactive Breakout Sessions:

Mobility - Tools to Help You Navigate Your Career Path
Speakers: Nora Szabo (Senior Risk Officer at MarketAxess), Carol O'Keefe (Vice President at JP Morgan), Rebecca Daniels (Head of Group Coverage, Non-Financial Risk Management at Deutsche Bank).

• Strategies to avoid feeling stuck and waiting for promotion.
• How to pivot: real examples of career transitions, including return-to-work scenarios (e.g., sabbaticals, maternity/paternity leave).
• The power of listening and building relationships for future opportunities, both internally and externally.

Personal Branding - Tools to Help You Achieve the Outcomes You Want
Speakers: Kerry Nickols (Co-Founder and Chief Mischief Maker at KEPAGA) and Ian Max Ewart (Board Director, Advisor at Acin, Planda, Instinct Digital, Own New, Wealthie Works Daily Inc, Kore Labs, and Yext).

• Develop and practice your elevator pitch (executive summary/CV).
• Ensure you're networking with the right people.
• Secure support when you're not present.
• Build your external brand on LinkedIn & social media to enhance visibility (recruitment/thought leadership).

Communication - Tools to Help You Achieve the Outcomes You Want
Speaker: Anuradtha Gupta (ESG Risk Manager at Deutsche Bank).

• Identify and adapt your communication style for different audiences.
• Use various communication methods (phone, email, face-to-face, group, 1-2-1) for different preferences.
• Handle difficult conversations, both with superiors and subordinates.

Note: Each breakout session is limited to 30 participants. Please select your preferred session when securing your ticket. Sessions are assigned on a first-come, first-served basis.

📷Photographs will be taken during the event for promotional purposes. If you do not wish to be photographed, please contact us directly prior to the event.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Deutsche Bank, 21 Moorfields, London, United Kingdom