Risk Leaders Must Embrace AI and Teamwork to Combat Modern Threats

Ali Moghaddam draws on his experience as an FBI agent and Assistant District Attorney to redefine the role of the Chief Risk Officer - not as a "no-man" but as a strategic enabler of growth.

His core investigative mindset driven by curiosity and a commitment to asking the hard questions helps him build proactive, comprehensive risk management frameworks that are integral to institutional success.

Moghaddam warns that with AI, the landscape of financial crime is changing fast. No longer limited to state actors, even small criminal groups now use sophisticated tools. In response, financial institutions must also adopt AI, not only to keep pace but to shift from reactive defenses to predictive risk detection. He emphasizes that risk is a "team sport," requiring deep integration between risk, compliance, legal, and business lines—and it’s culture, not just structure, that makes this integration work.

Collaboration, communication, and shared accountability are the foundation for managing today's interconnected threats.