Evo Finance #45 - Built From Scratch - What Construction, Banking & Motherhood Have In Common

Evo Finance #53 - Data Readiness vs Data Quality - What Comes First

Today’s episode is hosted by Charlie Beetson, who is joined on the podcast by Jakob Lavrod, Senior Quantitative Risk Analyst at Handelsbanken, and Ignacio Masdeu, Analytics Manager at Klarna Bank. The conversation explores data readiness vs. data quality, unpacking the relationship between the two and addressing the key question: what should organisations prioritise first? The discussion examines how businesses define, measure, and operationalise data quality, while also considering the processes, infrastructure, and culture required to ensure data is truly “ready” for use. The episode highlights the importance of alignment between data strategy, governance, and business objectives, as well as the practical challenges teams face when working with imperfect data. It also considers how data quality frameworks, validation processes, and organisational maturity impact decision-making across financial services and beyond. Through a broad discussion, the conversation offers insight into how companies can balance data quality initiatives with the need for timely, actionable insights in fast-moving environments. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Evo Finance #52 - Building A Career In Banking Operations - Leadership & Growth

Today's episode is hosted by Gemma Thomason and they are joined on the podcast by Pawel Jemiol, Head Of Operations at Nordea. The conversation explores career development within banking operations and the skills required to progress into leadership roles across the financial services sector. The exchange highlights professional growth, operational excellence and the importance of adaptability in managing evolving business environments and customer expectations. The discussion also examines leadership development, team management and the changing landscape of banking operations as organisations continue to embrace digital transformation and innovation. Throughout the episode, the conversation reflects on career progression, organisational strategy and how strong leadership supports operational efficiency, collaboration and long-term business success within the finance industry. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Evo Finance #51 - Risk vs. Reward - Navigating Compliance In A Fast-Moving Business

Today's episode is hosted by Gemma Thomason and they are joined on the podcast by Mart Roosimägi, Head Of AI Scaling And Strategy at Swedbank, Kewal Shah, US Lead, Credit Risk Management at Klarna Bank and Franklin Martins De Souza, IT Service Continuity Management at Nordea. The conversation explores how organisations balance risk and reward while managing compliance within fast-moving financial services environments. The exchange highlights the growing importance of governance, operational resilience and strategic decision-making as businesses adapt to evolving regulations, digital transformation and emerging technologies. The discussion also examines credit risk, AI strategy and continuity planning, alongside the challenges of maintaining agility while ensuring regulatory compliance. Throughout the episode, the guests reflect on innovation, leadership and how financial institutions are navigating complex business environments while supporting sustainable growth and operational stability. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Evo Finance #50 - High Performance Teams

Today's episode is hosted by Gemma Thomason and they are joined on the podcast by Dhanush RL, Chief Marketing Officer at Qred, Tatevik Pele-Stepanyan, Payment Support (Customer Support) Team Manager at SEB, Magdalena Skołorzyńska, Head Of Rollout Execution at Nordea and Camilla Møller Sørensen, Product Owner - Cryptographic Services at Danske Bank. The conversation explores how high performance teams are developed and maintained across financial services, banking operations and fintech environments. The exchange highlights leadership strategy, collaboration and communication, alongside the role of technology and operational efficiency in supporting business performance and customer experience. The discussion also examines workplace culture, cross-functional teamwork and the importance of adaptability within evolving digital banking environments. Throughout the episode, the guests reflect on innovation, organisational growth and how high performance teams contribute to resilience, service delivery and long-term success across the finance sector. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Evo Finance #49 - From Investigator To Industry Shaper - Camilla Sørensen’s Story

Today's episode is hosted by Gemma Thomason and they are joined on the podcast by Camilla Møller Sørensen, Senior Specialist Advisor AML Special Risk - Financial Crime And Prevention at Danske Bank. The conversation explores anti money laundering practices and the evolving challenges facing financial institutions as regulatory expectations continue to grow. The exchange highlights the importance of financial crime prevention, investigative processes and the role of compliance teams in protecting the banking sector. The discussion also looks at broader themes surrounding risk management, banking compliance and operational resilience within financial services. Areas including fraud prevention, regulatory frameworks and the changing landscape of AML are explored, alongside how organisations continue adapting to increasingly complex threats. The episode offers insight into the skills, collaboration and strategic thinking shaping modern financial crime prevention across the banking industry. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.