Agenda
This panel examines the evolution of financial crime programs from traditional rules-based systems to advanced AI-driven and agentic capabilities. Panelists will discuss where AI is delivering measurable value today, how institutions are operationalizing AI at scale, and the path toward more autonomous, intelligent systems.
This panel focuses on the governance structures and model risk management practices required to support the responsible use of AI in financial crime programs. Speakers will outline regulatory expectations and provide practical approaches to building defensible, well-controlled AI frameworks.
This panel addresses the practical challenges financial institutions face when selecting, validating, and implementing AI solutions. Panelists will share lessons learned from real-world deployments, including vendor risk considerations, integration challenges, and common implementation pitfalls.
This panel explores how financial institutions can demonstrate that their AI models are transparent, auditable, and defensible. Discussion will focus on the documentation, controls, and evidence required to satisfy internal audit functions and regulatory scrutiny.
Speakers
John Calderon is a financial crime and compliance executive with nearly 15 years of experience leading BSA/AML, sanctions, and consumer compliance programs across banks, fintech, and money services businesses. He has served as Chief Compliance Officer and BSA Officer, with a strong track record of building and remediating complex compliance frameworks under regulatory scrutiny, including consent orders and enforcement actions. He has led large-scale AML transformations, including the implementation of AI-driven transaction monitoring systems that improve detection and reduce false positives, and brings deep expertise in high-risk banking areas.
Devon Euring is a risk and security leader specializing in operational risk management, third-party risk, and enterprise security. As Head of Operational Risk Management & Third-Party Risk Management at iHeartMedia, he leads the development and execution of frameworks to identify, assess, and mitigate cybersecurity and operational risks, ensuring compliance with key regulatory standards including SOX, PCI-DSS, NIST, GDPR, and CCPA. Devon brings deep expertise in vendor risk management, incident response, and emerging technology risk, including AI-driven systems.
Goutam Gandhi leads enterprise AI strategy, AI risk management, and innovation across financial services. He also serves in a CISO capacity, overseeing cybersecurity and technology risk. With more than 25 years of experience spanning the Federal Reserve, Bank of America, Wells Fargo, and high-growth fintechs, Goutam has built scalable banking operations that balance the speed of modern payments with the stability, discipline, and trust required by regulated institutions. He has also led AI-driven transformation initiatives, embedding responsible AI and governance into core banking operations, and designing execution frameworks that strengthen controls and reduce regulatory exposure.
Mike Jones is a seasoned compliance executive and management consultant with nearly 25 years of experience helping financial institutions and fintechs build scalable, compliant, and high-performing operations. He has advised organizations ranging from $400 million to over $400 billion in assets, including Capital One, Wells Fargo, OnDeck, Koalafi, Fannie Mae, and Freddie Mac, specializing in regulatory compliance, risk management, and large-scale transformation. Mike has served as Chief Compliance Officer for a fintech lender, led teams of up to 1,500 professionals, and directed compliance and risk due diligence for acquisitions totaling more than $7 billion.
