Senior Director, Regulatory Validations
CIBC
Senior Director, Regulatory Validations
CIBC
Director, Operational Resilience
PwC
Managing Director, Operational Risk Division
OSFI
Partner
PwC Canada
Manager, AI Risk
Scotiabank
Chief Governance and Risk Officer
Affinity Credit Union
Enterprise Risk Manager
Khalsa Credit Union
Gunpreet Kaur is an accomplished Enterprise Risk Manager with over nine years of progressive managerial experience in the financial sector. As a key member of the executive team at Khalsa Credit Union, Gunpreet leads strategic risk management initiatives, contributes to critical organizational decision-making, and spearheads the implementation of robust risk management frameworks.
With a strong academic background, including a Master of Science in Finance with a focus on Risk Management from Simon Fraser University, MBA in IT, Gunpreet has consistently demonstrated expertise in conducting risk assessments, developing real-time dashboards, and ensuring compliance with stringent regulatory standards.
Gunpreet is also an active participant in the credit union’s Information Security Governance Committee and has played a pivotal role in initiatives such as the NIST Controls Implementation, vendor risk assessments, and the development of Business Continuity Plan. Her certifications as a Certified Fraud Examiner and in Risk and Information Systems Control further underscore her commitment to excellence in the field.
AML Compliance Officer
WFCU Credit Union
Dwayne King is the CAMLO at WFCU Credit Union. Dwayne has 27 years of law enforcement experience, including over 9 years investigating money laundering and proceeds of crime with the Financial Crimes Unit of the Toronto Police Service. He has served as a Senior Manager at Grant Thornton’s Forensics Team, assisting PCMLTFA-regulated entities, and has managed a team of 26 as part of TD Banks FIU. As a court-qualified money laundering expert, he has led significant investigations, including the Financial Investigation into Canada’s largest mass shooting. Dwayne holds multiple certifications, including CAMS-FCI, CAMS, CFE, CFCS, and is an instructor and presenter on various AML topics.
Principal
KM Risk Consulting
Manager
EY
Akashdeep is a distinguished IRM technology enablement architect with over 9 years of experience. He currently serves as a Manager in EY’s Risk Consulting practice, specializing in guiding a broad spectrum of clients—including those in ITES, banks, insurance companies, and government agencies across India, the Middle East, and the Americas—toward maximizing their technology investments.
Adept at designing and implementing bespoke IRM solutions, Akashdeep thrives in aligning the strategic needs of both local and multinational organizations with innovative risk management practices. At EY Canada, he is committed to igniting innovation, enhancing operational efficiency, and enabling clients to harness the complete capabilities of IRM automation for effective risk management is unwavering. His profound understanding of the IRM landscape allows him to lead clients through complex challenges, advancing their Risk Management to optimal effectiveness.
Information Security Manager
Assiniboine Credit Union
Originally from Nigeria, I am an accomplished Information Technology Professional with over 25 years of experience. In the last 15 years I have focused on Cyber Defense; recognized for implementing innovative security solutions and achieving significant reductions in cyber threats. Expert in risk management, regulatory compliance, and leading cross-functional teams to secure sensitive financial data. Proven track record of enhancing security posture and driving organizational success through strategic planning and execution.
Senior Manager
EY
Vinay Pasumarthy is a Senior Manager in the Risk consulting practice at EY with a focus on providing Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) technology enablement and business intelligence services. Over the last 14 years he has helped organizations realize value in GRC transformative initiatives. An avid advocate of Integrated Risk Management, he has advised and implemented comprehensive IRM strategies and ecosystems at global organizations to effectively manage Policy compliance, Regulatory Change Management, IT Risk Management, Operational Risk Management, and Third-Party Risk Management (TPRM).
Chief Risk Officer
Gore Mutual Insurance
Amir is an experienced enterprise and operational risk management executive who leads Gore Mutual Insurance Company’s Enterprise Risk Management function. In this role, he oversees the timely identification, assessment, and mitigation of all organizational risks. Prior to joining Gore Mutual, Amir held leadership roles at GE Capital, Home Trust Company, and Moneris Solutions.