The Risk Intel Podcast
The "Risk Intel" Podcast was developed to share our collective insights and knowledge working within the Financial Services industry and invite other risk enthusiasts to the show to educate and promote proactive risk management.
The show is hosted by Ed Vincent, CEO of SRA Watchtower, a leading SaaS provider of innovative risk management solutions, serving the financial services industry and beyond. Our suite of proprietary technology solutions and methodologies was built “by risk pros for risk pros” and designed to help customers navigate risk and drive growth. Watchtower, The Holistic Risk Intelligence Platform provides practitioners, executives and the Board with a panoramic view of risk to make informed decisions and drive performance. As a forward-thinking company, we recognize that risk is not just an obstacle, but can also be a catalyst for growth.
Learn more at www.SRAWatchtower.com.
Episodes
103 episodes
S3 | E20: Mind The Gap (PT1) What Does Execution Risk Really Mean For Banks?
In this Risk Intel podcast, host Edward Vincent invited Craig Hartman, the Chairman and CEO of
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Episode 20
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S3 | E19: Cyber Risk in Focus: The Regulatory Shift and What It Means for You
The Risk Intel podcast welcomed back Josh Magri, CEO of the Cyber Risk Institute (CRI), for a timely Part 2 conversation focused on the evolving cybersecurity regulatory la...
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Episode 19
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S3 | E18: Cyber Risk in Focus Evolving Threats and the Sunset of the CAT Tool
The cybersecurity landscape is changing fast. And for financial institutions, one of the biggest shifts on the horizon is the sunsetting of the FFIEC Cybersecurity Assessment Tool (CAT) in August 2025. In this episode of the
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Episode 18
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S3 | E17: Putting Data Strategy Into Action: From Whiteboard to Real-World Impact
Organizations across the financial sector are investing more time and energy into data strategy, but many still struggle to move from planning to execution. In this episode of the Risk Intel Podcast,
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Episode 17
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S3 | E16: The Data Strategy Divide: Why Reports Aren’t Enough
Ed Vincent, host of the Risk Intel Podcast, welcomed Jeff Fink back to the show for part three of their Data Strategy Series. This week's insightful conversation dives deep into the distinction between data strategy VS reporting, which is a cri...
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Episode 16
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S3 | E15: Defining A Data Strategy: What a Data Strategy is - and Isn’t
In this episode of the Risk Intel Podcast, Ed Vincent welcomes back Watchtower’s Chief Product Officer,
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Episode 15
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S3 | E14: How to Start a Data Strategy From Nothing: Make the Mind Shift From Stuck To Start
For many community banks, embarking on a data strategy can feel like an overwhelming endeavor. Limited resources, small teams, and the misconception that “big data” is only for large institutions often lead to inertia. But as discussed in the l...
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Episode 14
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S3 | E13: 2025 Top Emerging Risks: Preparing for the Unpredictable
In this episode of the Risk Intel Podcast, host and SRA Watchtower CEO Edward Vincent invited CFO/CRO <...
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Episode 13
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S3 | E12: How to Improve Collaboration Among Banks, FinTechs, and Regulators
The relationship among banks, FinTechs, and regulators has never been more critical - or more complex for that matter. With technology advancing at breakneck speed, the challenge lies in striking a healthy balance between fostering innovation, ...
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Episode 12
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S3 | E11: Q1 Pulse Check: Kirsten Muetzel Shares 2025 Financial Services Vital Signs
As the year 2025 unfolds, the financial services industry is experiencing shifts that few could have fully anticipated at the beginning of the year. From regulatory changes to the rapid advancement of artificial intelligence (AI), and global ec...
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Episode 11
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S3 | E10: Why Should a Financial Institution CEO Prioritize ERM?
Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) has long been viewed as a defensive function—something financial institutions do to satisfy regulators and avoid compliance issues. However, this perspective is outdated. In today’s volatile business environment...
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Episode 10
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S3 | E8: How Vantage Bank Modernized Their ERM Program Through Data & Technology
Data is not just a byproduct of operations—it is the foundation for strategic decision-making and risk management. Vantage Bank, a leading community bank out of San Antonio, Texas committed to inno...
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Episode 8
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S3 | E7: Best Practices for a Successful RCSA Implementation
Implementing a Risk and Control Self-Assessment (RCSA) tool is a crucial step for financial institutions seeking to enhance their risk management frameworks. Starting with a well-executed RCSA process enables organizations to identify, assess, ...
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Episode 7
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S3 | E6: SRA Watchtower + Lumio Insight: The Future of Risk & Business Intelligence
The latest episode of the Risk Intel Podcast featured Jeff Fink, Co-Founder of Lumio Insight, joining host
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Episode 6
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S3 | E5: How To Drive A Calculation Methodology Within Your RCSA
In this episode of the Risk Intel Podcast, Beth Nilles joins host, Ed Vincent to discuss how to drive a calculation methodology within a bank's or credit union's Risk and Control...
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Episode 5
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S3 | E4: Annual KRI Health Check: The Importance of Evolving Your Key Risk Indicators
In this episode of the Risk Intel Podcast, SRA Watchtower’s own Cathy Jackson, Director of Implementations and a seasoned risk management expert joined host, Ed Vincent, to ...
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Episode 4
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S3 | E3: Part 3 | Using Data as a Strategic Asset With Jeff Fink, Lumio Insights
In this episode of the Risk Intel Podcast, Ed Vincent, host of the show and CEO of SRA Watchtower, welcomed Jeff Fink from Lumio Insight, back to the show to explore the c...
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Episode 3
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S3 | E2: Driving Banking Innovation In 2025 - Insights From Joseph Berry (KBW)
In this episode of the Risk Intel podcast,
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Episode 2
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S3 | E1: Navigating the 2025 Banking M&A Landscape
The Season 3 premiere of the Risk Intel Podcast brings a timely and thought-provoking discussion about the rapidly evolving M&A landscape in the banking sector and predictions for 2025. Host
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Episode 1
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S2 | E52: 2024 Risk Intel Rewind: The Top 10 Episodes You Can’t Miss
SRA Watchtower's Risk Intel Podcast has become a leading resource for financial institutions and risk professionals seeking actionable insights into enterprise risk management (ERM). Hosted by
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Episode 52
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S2 | E51: Using Data as a Strategic Asset (Part 2) Governance Frameworks
Season 2 | Ep. 51: Using Data as a Strategic Asset (Part 2) Governance Frameworks
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S2 | E50: Using Data as a Strategic Asset (Part One) Data Architecture
In season two's 50th episode of The Risk Intel Podcast, host Ed Vincent, sat down with Jeff Fink, CEO and Co-founder of Lum...
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Episode 50
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