Description:

In fast-moving fintech and banking environments, compliance is often brought in after key business and technology decisions are made — leading to rework, delays, and missed risk signals. This session is designed for fintech leaders, compliance professionals, and bank partners who want to change that approach. We’ll explore how to embed compliance and risk management early in product and strategy discussions, especially when working across tech teams and third-party partnerships. You’ll learn practical steps to align with the Three Lines of Defense framework, reduce friction, and improve collaboration between compliance, risk, and IT.

Through real-world fintech examples and actionable strategies, we’ll show how early engagement leads to faster launches, fewer surprises, and stronger regulatory alignment — without slowing down innovation.

• Perfect for: fintech founders, compliance teams, partner banks, regtech leaders, and risk professionals navigating cross-functional growth.

Agenda:

• Common pitfalls: why compliance often gets left behind in fintech and product planning

• Early integration: strategies to bring compliance, risk, and tech into the conversation from day one

• Case studies: examples of strong Three Lines of Defense coordination

• Framing compliance as business value: translating risk alignment into growth outcomes

• Building credibility: how compliance leaders can influence product, ops, and IT teams

• Next steps: tools and tactics to drive early collaboration and reduce rework