AI-driven risk management in finance

Jesús Calderón advises Canadian and international clients in the financial services and energy industries on the implementation of data-driven solutions for risk management in banking, insurance, capital markets, and energy trading, as well as anti-money laundering and regulatory activities. Jesús has over twelve years of experience in risk management, internal audit, and fraud investigations, where he has specialized in the application of data science and machine learning methods to optimize risk control activities and examinations.

Antony is an AI Governance Expert at ING Bank, specializing in data protection (19+ years), cybersecurity (15+ years), risk management (4+ years), and ethics (4+ years) in the AI domain. With a background in both law and cybersecurity, he focuses on keeping the AI department at ING out of trouble and keeping the trust of its customers. He speaks regularly at international conferences about data protection and cybersecurity, like #Risk, Amsterdam. As an experienced AI Governance Expert, Antony has helped financial services and tech companies bring order to the chaos, by navigating the path to responsible AI.  Currently based in the Netherlands, he has had great adventure in moving here from my hometown situated on the north coast of Australia, via the long route of London and Frankfurt. 

Jos Gheerardyn is at the forefront of revolutionising FinTech as the CEO and co-founder of Yield.io, an award-winning AI platform dedicated to model risk management and the first platform utilising AI for real-time model testing and validation on an enterprise scale. Passionate about algorithm monitoring, testing, and validation, Jos is an advocate for model risk governance and strategy and has 18 years of post-PhD experience in the financial services industry. Prior to his current role, he was active in quantitative finance both as a manager and an analyst. He has worked with leading international investment banks as well as with award winning start-up companies. He is the author of multiple patents applying quantitative risk management techniques on imbalance markets. Jos’ academic foundation is robust, holding a PhD in theoretical physics with a focus on superstring theory from the University of Leuven.

Jose Blasco is a distinguished expert at the intersection of artificial intelligence (AI), financial trading and risk management, renowned for pioneering the use of advanced technologies to navigate the complexities of global markets. As the visionary founder of Traddictiv PTE. LTD., he specialises in creating cutting-edge trading technologies that leverage machine learning and AI, significantly enhancing strategic market analysis and decision-making processes.

With a solid foundation in quantitative finance, evidenced by his Certificate in Quantitative Finance (CQF) and a broad spectrum of experience spanning financial trading and quantitative research, Jose’s work embodies the fusion of technical expertise with practical financial acumen. An acclaimed educator and communicator, he has been recognised with prestigious awards for his ability to demystify complex financial and technological concepts for a global audience, fostering a deeper understanding and application of AI in finance.

Jose’s multifaceted career is marked by a commitment to innovation, excellence in teaching, and a passion for bridging theoretical knowledge with real-world application. His multilingual skills and international teaching experiences further enrich his ability to connect with and inspire professionals across the globe, making him a leading authority in the evolving dialogue on AI and its transformative potential in the financial industry.