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Chapter Meeting

Implications of GenAI and AI on the Risk Function

February 26, 2025 5:30 PM | Johannesburg, South Africa Chapter | In-Person

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February 26, 2025
5:30 PM - 8:30 PM |

In-Person

Protea Hotel by Marriott Johannesburg Balalaika Sandton, Maude St, Sandown, Sandton, 2126

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Traditional AI and Generative AI (Gen AI) models have distinct use-cases for organizations across all sectors. These tools can support predictive analytics, influence decision-making, and enhance operational efficiency. 

While they can bolster risk assessment and reporting capabilities, organizations must remain vigilant about ethical considerations, including biases and fairness, data protection, and the need for transparency when using AI models to manage risk. 

Join the GARP Johannesburg Chapter as we explore key differences between Traditional AI and Gen AI, and discuss the importance of balancing innovation with robust risk frameworks to ensure organizations use AI tools safely and productively.

  • Examine the unique capabilities of Traditional AI and Generative AI models and their applications in risk management
  • Ethical and Regulatory challenges associated with the use AI
  • Strategies for implementing AI tools within risk frameworks

Registration is required as seats are limited. Priority will be given to GARP Individual Members.

Agenda

5:30 – 6:00 pm: Registration

6:00 – 6:05 pm: Opening remarks

6:05 – 7:00 pm: Panel Discussion with audience Q&A

7:00 – 8:30 pm: Networking reception

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Speakers

John Greene

John Greene

Director and Treasurer, EU Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Southern Africa
John Greene

John Greene

Director and Treasurer, EU Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Southern Africa

John Greene is a Director of the EU Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Southern Africa, with 19 years of experience in the global financial services industry. John has held various positions in the Risk divisions of Barclays Africa, Absa and Rand Merchant Bank, developing risk simulation and monitoring functions across the African continent. John is a member of the Chartered Alternative Investments Analyst Association, holds a MA in Finance and BComm from University College Dublin in Ireland.
Ope Bobabe

Ope Bobabe

CRO Group Treasury, FirstRand
Ope Bobabe

Ope Bobabe

CRO Group Treasury, FirstRand

Ope Bobade is the CRO of Group Treasury at FirstRand. He has over a decade of experience in the financial services sector, at banks, and as a management consultant, with roles focusing on the intersection between risk, finance, and strategy. 
Kritzinger De Wet

Kritzinger De Wet

Senior Manager, Monocle
Kritzinger De Wet

Kritzinger De Wet

Senior Manager, Monocle

Kritzinger is a seasoned professional with a unique blend of expertise. Having earned degrees in Actuarial & Financial Mathematics (UP) and Computer Science & Psychology (UNISA), Kritzinger has a solid foundation in both the technical and softer aspects of the field. With a background in these disciplines, Kritzinger brings a holistic and innovative approach to the financial services industry. This combination of skills has enabled him to hold a variety of roles within the financial services sector, leading and executing projects that deliver value and have a lasting impact on financial institutions.
Nasheer Chowthee

Nasheer Chowthee

Director, Deloitte
Nasheer Chowthee

Nasheer Chowthee

Director, Deloitte

Nasheer is currently a Director at Deloitte SA and leads the FinTech team. He is also the Deloitte Africa Blockchain and Digital Assets Leader. He joined Deloitte in 2014 after spending more than 4 years in the Banking Credit Risk domain. Collectively he has more than 15 years of experience in the design and development of Advanced Quantitative Models, Machine Learning & Gen AI, Software Development, Blockchain and Payments.

His team is responsible for bringing several cutting-edge innovations to the market such as the Deloitte App Suite, which is host to a collection of in-house developed apps leveraging the latest technologies such as ML, Gen AI and Blockchain to address the modern challenges of clients.

Nasheer is a qualified Aeronautical Engineer and a former Missile Aerodynamicist

Chapter Directors

Kuveshen Chetty
Head: CIB Portfolio Management and Analytics Nedbank

Committee Members

Byron Jankeeparsad
FRM Financial Sector Analyst FirstRand Group

Pravesh Daya
FRM Structured Sales Nedbank

Mduduzi Dube
FRM Equity Derivatives Structuring RMB | Morgan Stanley

Sherwin Jagarnath
FRM Private Equity Transactor Rand Merchant Bank

Mari-Louise Bezuidenhout
FRM Associate Director KPMG South Africa

Akshar Seetal
FRM MSc Candidate Barcelona Graduate School of Economics

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