Treasury Leaders Move Beyond Compliance To Drive Strategic Risk Decisions

Christina Victor explains how treasury teams are shifting their focus from meeting regulatory requirements to developing a deeper understanding of their institution's unique risk profile. Drawing on lessons from multiple financial crises, she highlights the growing importance of proactive risk management, flexible stress testing frameworks, and the ability to respond quickly to unexpected macroeconomic and market events.

She also discusses how technological change, real-time payments, and evolving customer behaviour are creating new forms of risk that challenge traditional assumptions. From the lessons of Silicon Valley Bank to the growing role of balance sheet optimisation, Victor explores how treasury functions are becoming increasingly strategic in helping firms manage risk, support growth, and improve financial performance.