Moody’s Talks: Risk Reframed

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Moody’s Talks: Risk Reframed is your gateway into the complex and ever-evolving universe of risk management. From discussions about financial crime and physical risk to forced labor and cybersecurity, from entity data to AI-led innovations, this podcast explores many of the critical risks organizations face today—along with strategies to navigate them and foster resilient growth. Join our constellation of thought leaders, authors, and practitioners as they decode the forces shaping an era of exponential risk and share insights to help organizations adapt and thrive.

  1. -5 j

    Meet Moody’s AI Agents

    AI agents are rapidly shifting how businesses approach automation and decision-making. As capabilities evolve, organizations are rethinking workflows, data, and the role of human expertise alongside intelligent systems.  In this episode, Olga Loiseau-Aslanidi, Managing Director for AI Solutions and Keith Berry, General Manager at Moody’s, join host Alex Pillow to explore how AI agents are transforming risk, compliance, and operational efficiency. They discuss how agentic systems combine large language models with tools, data, and workflows to move beyond chat-based interactions and help actively complete complex tasks.   Key topics covered:  What AI agents are and how they differ from traditional chatbots  The concept of “harnessing” models with tools, data, and guardrails to drive outcomes  Real-world use cases, including screening, due diligence, and entity enrichment  How organizations balance automation with human oversight in regulated environments  Why trusted, decision-grade data is critical to effective AI-enabled outcomes  How firms might adopt agentic solutions based on their risk appetite and maturity  Additional resources:  Moody’s agentic solutions landing page Blogs: Why skills decide who controls AI in financial services ; Where enterprise AI actually gets built ; Decision-grade intelligence in an AI-driven world To learn more about Moody’s please visit our website or get in touch — we would love to hear from you. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    51 min
  2. 3 juin

    Growth & Strategy 101 | Back to basics

    Hitting growth targets is often treated as a pure success metric, but missing them can create far wider risks for an organization. This episode reframes growth through a risk lens, exploring how revenue targets connect to confidence, culture, and long‑term performance. James Hargreave, Strategist for Growth and Strategy at Moody’s, joins host, Alex Pillow, to unpack why “missing your number” can be the most significant risk in business and how smarter strategy can reduce that risk. Together, they explore how data‑led GTM strategy, clearer targeting, and better enablement help organizations grow more confidently and sustainably. Key topics discussed: Why “missing your number” is a business risk that goes beyond revenue alone The importance of a strong Ideal Customer Profile (ICP) in focusing sales and marketing on winnable deals The role of data quality and connected systems in modern go‑to‑market strategy How CRM ecosystems and AI improve relevance, efficiency, and sales enablement Why optimizing go‑to‑market shifts where and how companies compete and differentiate Additional resources: Moody’s Sales and Marketing landing page Growth and Strategy ebook Growth and strategy blogs and case studies Steve Kleinmann and Ian Godfrey LinkedIn profiles Salesforce events Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    39 min
  3. 20 mai

    Supply chain risk 101 | Back to basics

    Supply chain risk has moved from a back-office concern to a boardroom priority. In this episode of Risk Reframed, we dig into the foundations to understand what supply chain risk management really means in today’s interconnected world. Carolina Azar, Senior Director and Lead Strategist for Supply Chain Risk Management at Moody’s, joins host, Alex Pillow, to break down the fundamentals and explain why the discipline has rapidly evolved over recent years. Their conversation explores how modern supply chain risk management goes beyond third‑party due diligence and supplier onboarding to deliver resilience, foresight, and enterprise‑wide decision support. Key topics discussed include: What supply chain risk management is today, and how it differs from traditional third‑party due diligence Why risks can originate anywhere in the supply network, from sub‑tier suppliers to logistics and can be impacted by everything from geopolitics to extreme weather events The essential building blocks of an effective supply chain risk program, including mastered data, risk assessments, workflows, and timely reporting How supply chain risk management is becoming a strategic input into enterprise decision‑making, including market entry, capital allocation, and M&A The growing role of technology and AI, alongside the continued importance of human judgment, in managing uncertainty and resilience Additional resources: Supply and command video Moody’s blog posts on supplier risk Supply chain in the spotlight | Risk Reframed episode To learn more about Moody’s please visit our website or get in touch; we would love to hear from you.   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    30 min
  4. 6 mai

    Trade Credit 101 | Back to basics

    Trade credit is a critical but often overlooked part of managing business risk, sitting at the intersection of sales, finance, and cash flow. In this episode, we explore how trade credit has evolved into a strategic lever for organizations navigating today’s complex risk environment. Eefje Van Craen, Lead Strategist for Trade Credit at Moody’s, joins host Alex Pillow to unpack what trade credit really means in a B2B context and why it plays a central role in customer onboarding and risk management. They discuss how trade credit has shifted from a back-office control function to a forward-looking, data-driven discipline that supports growth while protecting cash flow.  Key topics covered include: What trade credit is and why it underpins B2B transactions The evolution from “order to cash” to “lead to cash” How macroeconomic shocks, from the financial crisis to COVID-19, reshaped trade credit risk management The growing importance of forward-looking, integrated risk assessment beyond historical financials How data, automation, and emerging technologies like GenAI are influencing the future of trade credit decisions Additional resources: Moody’s Trade Credit landing page Trade Credit brochure To learn more about Moody’s please visit our website or get in touch; we would love to hear from you.   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    47 min
  5. 22 avr.

    TPRM 101 | Back to basics

    Third-party risk management (TPRM) has become a critical discipline as organizations navigate increasingly complex supplier networks and emerging risks. This episode breaks down some of the fundamentals of TPRM and why getting the basics right can matter so much. In this episode, Marisol Lopez Mellado, Industry Practice Lead at Moody’s, joins host Alex Pillow to unpack third-party risk management, clarify how it differs from related concepts, like supply chain risk, and outline what best-in-class programs look like. Together, they explore how organizations are defining, structuring, and modernizing TPRM programs to better identify, assess, and mitigate risks across their extended business relationships. What third-party risk management is and how it differs from KYC, supplier risk, and supply chain risk management The core building blocks of a strong TPRM program, from policies and due diligence to ongoing monitoring and mitigation Common challenges organizations face, including data access, data storage, and fragmented systems How unified risk views, centralized platforms, and better data interoperability are shaping TPRM What’s next for third-party risk management, including the growing role of technology, analytics, and AI Additional resources: Study: Unified Risk Management: The connected future of risk Read Moody's latest blogs and whitepapers To learn more about Moody’s please visit our website or get in touch; we would love to hear from you.   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    36 min
  6. 25 mars

    Innovation: All source, part 4

    Technologies are evolving faster than ever, reshaping how governments, intelligence teams, and national security organizations operate in a world where technological advantage increasingly defines geopolitical influence.  In this fourth and final installment of our All Source miniseries, Megan Anderson, Executive Vice President at IQT and Jason Lee, Industry Practice Lead at Moody’s, join host Alex Pillow. Together, they trace the evolution of government technology adoption, the challenges of integrating commercial innovation, and the opportunities created by AI and emerging tech across the national security landscape.  Their discussion breaks down:  Promises and challenges of agentic AI for investigations, mission support, and large‑scale data processing  Evaluating and integrating commercial innovation into complex public‑sector environments  Cross‑sector collaboration to accelerate the development and adoption of new capabilities  Global trends and international innovation ecosystems and how they influence national‑level strategy  Ethical AI considerations, including privacy boundaries, safeguards, and the importance of human oversight  Additional resources:  The Food that Built America TV show on the History Channel  IQT blogs and podcasts All source miniseries: Part 1, Part 2, and Part 3 To learn more about Moody’s please visit our website or get in touch; we would love to hear from you.    Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    54 min

À propos

Moody’s Talks: Risk Reframed is your gateway into the complex and ever-evolving universe of risk management. From discussions about financial crime and physical risk to forced labor and cybersecurity, from entity data to AI-led innovations, this podcast explores many of the critical risks organizations face today—along with strategies to navigate them and foster resilient growth. Join our constellation of thought leaders, authors, and practitioners as they decode the forces shaping an era of exponential risk and share insights to help organizations adapt and thrive.

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