In this episode of Investing in Integrity, we had an in-depth conversation about risk management and modeling with Armel Roméo Kouassi, Global Head of Asset Liability Management for Northern Trust Corporation.

From dissecting the downfall of Silicon Valley Bank to comparative historical analysis of how firms managed and modeled risk in the 1980s, Armel argues throughout the conversation how the complexity and uncertainty of working in finance necessitates strong, principled leadership. 

He also unpacks how having close peer networks (for Armel, his inner circle of other risk leaders) is instrumental to professional success – especially in difficult environments.
An accomplished leader both in and beyond finance, Armel also shares a few stories from his experience as part of the Executive Leadership Program in the Presidential Leadership Scholars Program – through which he met former Presidents Bush and Clinton.