The Risky Business Podcast is back! In this episode, Broadgate’s Connor Nurse sits down with Tim Ayala, Chief Risk Officer at Pinnacle Financial Partners, to explore his exceptional journey from a 31-year career at the FDIC to leading risk management in the private sector.

Tim shares practical insights on the cultural nuances of U.S. banking, how political cycles influence regulatory scrutiny, and why communication and relationship-building remain central to effective risk leadership.

Tune in to hear Connor and Tim unpack the evolving expectations of today’s CRO, covering the impact of technology and AI, the importance of understanding the ‘why’ behind regulatory requests, and the growing need for flexibility in an ever-changing environment.

Whether you're a seasoned risk professional or stepping into leadership for the first time, this conversation offers grounded advice and a forward-looking perspective on the future of risk management.

As Tim highlighted, great risk leadership is rooted in relationships, which is exactly how we work at Broadgate. If you’re thinking about strengthening your executive team or planning for new capabilities ahead of the new year, we’d welcome a conversation. Visit our website to learn more about our workforce development solutions: https://www.broadgatesearch.com/

Welcome back to Broadgate's Risky Business Podcast. In this episode, Connor Nurse is joined by the fantastic George Yates, a highly successful risk management specialist with global leadership experience in some of the world's premier financial institutions.

Tune in to hear George's expert insights into the implications of AI, particularly generative AI, in risk and audit functions within financial services. He shares insights from his extensive experience in risk management and highlights the potential benefits and challenges of implementing novel AI technologies. The discussion covers practical applications, regulatory considerations, and the future impact of AI on workforce dynamics.

More about George:

George served as Managing Director, Global Head of Business-Aligned Market Risk at Deutsche Bank, one of the world’s largest banks and a top-tier investment bank, from October 2016 to August 2023. In addition, George simultaneously served as Chief Risk Officer for Deutsche Bank’s Treasury division from July 2020 through August 2023.

Interested in appearing on the podcast? Contact Connor Nurse directly if you've got some risky business to discuss: connor.nurse@broadgatesearch.com.

Welcome to another episode of Risky Business! Broadgate's Connor Nurse caught up with the insightful Hermina 'Nina' Batson, former Director and Global Head of Internal Audit Regulatory Engagement at Barclays.

Tune in to hear Nina share a wealth of insight from her expansive journey through the world of risk management, ranging from front office roles in banking to making the transition to internal audit and conquering challenges in learning new methodologies across business units.

Nina has over 30 years of experience in banking and finance and has also worked at MUFG, Goldman Sachs, BNP Paribas, and JPMorgan Chase. Her extensive background includes commercial paper conduit financing, compliance, tax operations, accounting, risk management, regulatory reporting, syndications, conduit administration, supply chain finance, audit-related functions, and securitization deal execution.

Have you got a story to share on the Risky Business podcast? Contact Connor Nurse directly if you'd like to join the conversation: Connor.nurse@broadgatesearch.com.

'Sustainability needs to be sustainable.'

In this episode of the Broadgate Social podcast, Luana Chagas caught up with the insightful Jacquie Ryan, a seasoned compliance expert and FinTech programme manager at PAT Business School. Tune in to hear Jacquie's unique insights into the building blocks of corporate sustainability, the threat of greenwashing, regulatory change, and more.

Jacquie Ryan is a highly skilled and detail-oriented AML/KYC former senior analyst, currently working in the Education sector, with a strong background in compliance, working within the FinTech Environment. Jacquie is adept at conducting thorough due diligence, analysing complex data, and ensuring regulatory adherence, with a keen eye for identifying potential risks. Jacquie has a deep understanding of AML and KYC principles, with a proven track record of successfully implementing compliance measures. With strong communication and problem-solving abilities, Jacquie is committed to maintaining the highest standards of ethics and integrity.

Looking for more insights? Check out our website: https://www.broadgatestaffing.com/

‘Everyone’s job is risk management’

Broadgate had the privilege of hosting seasoned Audit and Risk expert, Nick Munson, on the latest episode of the Risky Business podcast. Tune in to hear Nick’s unique insights on the fast-changing regulatory space, the critical role of risk assessment committees, strategic alignment across every line of risk, and more.

Nick Munson is a senior Audit and Risk professional with extensive experience covering financial services. In his most recent role, Mr. Munson was an Executive Vice President at New York Community Bank, where he spent approximately six years in the C-suite as the Chief Audit Executive (2018-2019) before being appointed Chief Risk Officer (2019-2024). During his tenure at the organization, Mr. Munson continuously enhanced the Internal Audit and Risk Management practices, as the bank nearly tripled in size, as measured by total assets. In addition to his Chief Risk Officer responsibilities, Mr. Munson was also the firm's Regulatory Liaison, with primary responsibility for developing and maintaining all relationships with the firm's regulators.

Prior to being recruited to NYCB, Mr. Munson was a Managing Director, Executive Audit Manager and Transformation Leader at GE Capital, where he had global responsibility for transforming the global Internal Audit function to meet the heightened regulatory standards for a $500B+ non-bank SIFI. Prior to joining GE Capital, Mr. Munson spent ~15 years at Goldman Sachs within Internal Audit, where he had numerous leadership roles, including Global Head of the Audit Practices Group, Co-Head of the Tokyo Internal Audit Department, Head of the Chicago Internal Audit Department and Head of the Capital Markets Internal Audit team in Asia. Mr. Munson also spent more than five years in public accounting, including two years at KPMG in New York.

Mr. Munson holds a B.B.A. in Accounting from Hofstra University and is a Certified Public Accountant and Certified Internal Auditor. He also has previously attained various FINRA registrations (Series 4, 7, and 63) and completed the Project Management Professional program.

Welcome to a brand new episode of the risky business miniseries! Broadgate’s Connor Nurse caught up with Monica Bowe, Executive Vice President & Chief Risk Officer for First Busey Corporation, to discuss her expertise in Risk Management at the highest level of financial services.

Monica leads M&A due diligence and the navigation of key risk areas. Her dedication to continuous improvement helps Busey continue to develop enterprise-wide risk management strategies.

Earning her Master of Business Administration, Finance, from Cleveland State University and her Bachelor of Science, Accounting, from Case Western Reserve University, Monica previously served with KeyBank as Senior Director of Operational Risk Program Management – a role she held since 2015. A Certified Public Accountant,

Monica joined Busey in January 2020 with nearly 25 years of financial leadership experience, including a 16-year tenure with KeyCorp, one of the nation’s largest bank-based financial services companies. She formerly served as KeyBank’s Finance Director of Support Services and Finance Manager of Corporate Real Estate, among other positions.

Are you hoping to appear on the Risky Business Podcast? Contact the consultants at Broadgate to find out more: https://www.broadgatestaffing.com/contact-us

For the love of data! In this episode, Broadgate's Josh Duggan caught up with Sasha Graham and Keon West from Equality Group, an award-winning diversity, equity, and inclusion consultancy to the Asset Management sector. Tune in to hear their expert insights into the world of data-driven decision-making.

Sasha Graham is the CEO of EqualityGroup, a Culture, Diversity and Inclusion consultancy. Sasha brings over 15 years of experience across learning and development, finance, and communications that drive impactful initiatives. Based in London, Sasha has a multicultural background and is a determined Brazilian-Jiu-Jitsu blue belt and a huge Star Trek fan.

Professor Keon West is the Head of Academic Research at Equality Group. He's a social psychologist, (doctorate, Oxford University, 2010), part-time professor at the University of London, and author of The Science of Racism. He's published over 75 empirical papers on groups, bias, diversity, and inclusion - many in the best peer-reviewed social psychology journals. He's also appeared frequently in print, on radio, and on television discussing his research. He's a husband, a father of two boys, a hobby photographer, a citizen of three countries, and (also) a huge fan of Star Trek. He has always been Black.

Have you got unique insights/hot takes on Financial Services that you're hoping to share with the world? We'd love to hear from you. Contact the team to find out more about appearing on the Broadgate Social podcast: https://www.broadgatestaffing.com/contact-us

In this episode of the Risky Business miniseries, Broadgate's Richard Williams is joined by seasoned Risk expert, Sarah Garrington. Tune in to hear us delve into one of the most talked-about topics in Risk Management: Operational Resilience.

Sarah has worked within the resilience industry for over ten years, building resilience functions in firms across the legal, financial and professional services sectors. Sarah’s career has spanned Business Continuity, Incident Management and Operational Resilience practices, and her current role focuses on continued compliance with the Operational Resilience UK regulation for March 2025. In addition, Sarah has a particular interest in supplier resiliency and third-party compliance, and she is dedicated to ensuring that the next generation of resilience professionals have the relevant opportunities to welcome them into the industry.

If you're a Risk professional with a point to make or a story to share, then we would love to hear from you. Join us on the Risky Business podcast by contacting the team at https://www.broadgatestaffing.com/contact-us.