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RiskMasters | Trailblazing Risk Leadership

RiskMasters | Trailblazing Risk Leadership

By: Julien Haye | Risk Leadership Expert | Author of The Risk Within
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Join Julien Haye, Chief Risk Officer and author of The Risk Within—a groundbreaking book on psychological safety and decision-making in risk—, for insights on risk management from leaders, board directors. RiskMasters is the CPD-accredited podcast for risk managers and business leaders navigating strategic risk, enterprise risk and leadership challenges. The show explores how senior executives build strong frameworks and lead with purpose. In collaboration with Risk.net, each episode delivers thought-provoking conversations on leadership, resilience, and governance.Julien Haye | Risk Leadership Expert | Author of The Risk Within Economics Management Management & Leadership
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  • C-Suite Leadership & Risk Management with Jennifer Geary

    C-Suite Leadership & Risk Management with Jennifer Geary
    Mar 21 2026
    In this RiskMasters episode, Jennifer Geary, a seasoned chief risk officer and senior executive leader, delves into the intricacies of C-suite leadership and risk management frameworks. Discover how risk managers and aspiring chief risk officers can navigate leadership transitions with clarity and strategic insight. Jennifer discusses the critical role governance and culture play in shaping enterprise risk outcomes and shares how psychological safety fosters resilient risk leadership. Listeners will gain valuable strategies for applying structured risk management frameworks in complex environments and learn how AI and technology are transforming the expectations of risk leaders and board directors alike. This CPD-accredited discussion is essential for those committed to excelling in strategic risk and leadership roles. Jennifer Geary’s expertise spans diverse sectors including banking, fintech, and SaaS, making her insights invaluable for risk professionals aiming to lead with purpose and impact. Whether you're a risk manager, a board director, or an emerging chief risk officer, this episode offers practical tools to reinvent leadership and strengthen enterprise risk governance. “Stepping into the C-suite is less about having answers and more about creating clarity.” – Jennifer Geary🔹 Key Themes & TakeawaysC-suite leadership is a shift in perspective, not just responsibilitySuccess depends on moving from expertise to orchestration, alignment, and influence.Clarity is the primary leadership currency at the executive levelHigh-performing leaders create direction and alignment across ambiguity.Frameworks enable structured decision-making under pressureThe C-Suite Framework provides a practical way to prioritise, assess, and act.Governance and culture are interdependentFormal structures only deliver value when supported by trust and psychological safety.Role boundaries are becoming more fluidTechnology and organisational complexity require leaders to operate across functions. 🔹 Discussion HighlightsWhat changes when leaders step into the C-suite for the first timeApplying the C-Suite Framework to a high-growth CRO scenarioBalancing expertise with leadership across specialised teamsAligning governance, culture, and execution in complex organisationsHow AI and technology are reshaping executive expectations 🔹 Who Should ListenC-suite and senior executives navigating complex organisational environmentsRisk, compliance, and governance leaders seeking stronger decision alignmentCOOs, CROs, and transformation leaders stepping into new rolesProfessionals preparing for executive transitions and broader leadership scopeBoard members and advisors focused on performance, resilience, and oversight 🔹 Timestamped Highlights (Optional)⏱️ Episode Highlights00:02 – Career journey and leadership foundations00:12 – Common misconceptions about the C-suite00:25 – Applying the C-Suite Framework in practice00:38 – Culture, governance, and psychological safety00:50 – The future of leadership and AI📌 More about Jennifer GearyJennifer Geary is a multi-time COO and CRO with experience across banking, fintech, SaaS, and the not-for-profit sector. She is the author of five bestselling books on executive leadership and the creator of The C-Suite Framework, supporting leaders transitioning into senior roles.👉 Connect on LinkedIn📝 Related ResourcesBuilding Psychological Safety in Risk ManagementFrom Approval to Impact: Repositioning Risk Appetite as a Board ToolWhat Would Change if Risk Identification Was Treated as a Strategic Advantage?Strategic Uncertainty Governance: Who Owns Strategic Uncertainty?Risk Capacity: The Hidden Constraint Behind Strategy and Governance🎓 Download your CPD certificate: The CPD Group – Accreditation #xxx
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    50 mins
  • Fraud Risk Management: How To Protect Your Platform Without Punishing Customers

    Fraud Risk Management: How To Protect Your Platform Without Punishing Customers
    Mar 14 2026

    This episode of RiskMasters dives into fraud risk management with Iremar Brayner, Head of Fraud Prevention at G2A. We uncover how adopting a comprehensive risk management framework enables fraud teams to protect digital platforms effectively while fostering growth and trust.

    In this bonus episode, we explore the role fraud teams play in enabling growth. Effective fraud prevention is not only about blocking malicious activity. It is about working across product, engineering, and operations to build systems that protect the platform while preserving a strong customer experience.

    What You’ll Hear

    • Why fraud teams must collaborate closely with product and engineering
    • The importance of cross-functional collaboration for effective risk management frameworks
    • How fraud prevention supports both protection and growth
    • Why balancing control and customer experience is essential


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    This segment comes from the full RiskMasters interview with Iremar Brayner, covering fraud prevention, customer friction, automation, and trust at scale.


    Full interview: ⁠https://www.aevitium.com/post/iremar-brayner-on-riskmasters⁠
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    5 mins
  • Technology and the Fraud Arms Race: Risk and Fraud Prevention Strategies

    Technology and the Fraud Arms Race: Risk and Fraud Prevention Strategies
    Mar 7 2026

    This is The Download, a short extract from my recent RiskMasters conversation with Iremar Brayner, focused on risk management in fraud prevention.

    In this segment, we explore how technology is reshaping fraud detection and prevention for risk leaders and chief risk officers.

    Automation, data analysis, and AI are enhancing capabilities to detect fraud, while fraudsters simultaneously leverage the same advanced technologies to develop increasingly sophisticated attacks.

    Fraud prevention is evolving into a high-stakes technological race that requires strategic leadership and continuous adaptation.


    What You’ll Hear

    • How automation is transforming fraud detection within risk frameworks

    • Why technology both strengthens fraud prevention and empowers fraud attempts

    • The necessity for risk managers to constantly adapt to emerging risks and consider human emotions


    Listen to the Full Episode

    This segment is taken from the full RiskMasters interview with Iremar Brayner, which explores identity verification, automation, and the future of fraud prevention strategies in digital marketplaces, offering invaluable insights for chief risk officers and board directors in the enterprise risk landscape.


    Full interview: ⁠https://www.aevitium.com/post/iremar-brayner-on-riskmasters
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    4 mins
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