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AI Governance and Careers in Risk Management: Insights, Innovation, and the FRM® Advantage

September 9, 2025 6:15 PM | Japan Chapter | In-Person

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September 9, 2025
6:15 PM - 9:00 PM |

In-Person

International House of Japan 5-11-16 Roppongi, Minato-ku, Tokyo, 106-0032

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The GARP Japan Chapter is honored to welcome Richard Apostolik, GARP President and CEO to give a few introductory remarks for our upcoming meeting 

First, Mr. Hiroaki Sakuma, Director, AI Governance Association (AIGA), will introduce the AIGA and the work it is doing to support capacity building on the safe use of AI; including insight on the sources of risk associated with implementation of AI models, the current state of AI corporate governance, and principles for ensuring safe deployment of AI tools within Japanese companies.   

This presentation will be followed by a panel discussion among local finance professionals about GARP’s Financial Risk Manager (FRM) designation. These experienced risk professionals will share their perspective on the benefits of earning the FRM Certification, specifically illustrating how knowledge and skills gained from the FRM curriculum has been applied in their careers. They’ll also provide suggestions for study methods and tips for completing the FRM Certification. 

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

Agenda

6:15 – 6:45 pm: Registration 

6:45 – 6:50 pm: Introductory remarks by Mr. Yamamoto, Co-director of GARP Japan 

6:50 – 7:00 pm: Welcome address delivered by Mr. Richard Apostolik, President and CEO of GARP. 

7:00 – 7:25 pm: Panel discussion with Q&A by AIGA 

7:25 – 7:50 pm: Panel discussion with audience Q&A by FRM holders among Japanese banks  

7:50 – 7:55 pm: Video messages from Certified FRM professionals at overseas branches of Japanese banks 

7:55 – 8:00 pm: Closing remarks by Mr Spillo, Co-director of GARP Japan 

8:00 – 9:00 pm: Networking reception 

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Topics: Career Trends, Conduct & Ethics, Career Development

Speakers

Hiroaki Sakuma

Hiroaki Sakuma

Director, AI Governance Association (AIGA)
Hiroaki Sakuma

Hiroaki Sakuma

Director, AI Governance Association (AIGA)

Hiroaki Sakuma is Director and Secretary-General of the AI Governance Association (AIGA) and Consulting Manager at Smart Governance, Inc. 

He began his career at Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI), developing national AI and data policies. He later worked at Bain & Company Japan and Robust Intelligence before assuming his current roles. 

At AIGA, he leads multi-stakeholder initiatives on AI governance standards and policy proposals. At Smart Governance, he supports organizations in building robust technology governance frameworks. He also serves as Policy Advisor on data utilization policy to the Cabinet Secretariat of Japan. 

In addition, he conducts academic research from a sociological perspective on public discourse surrounding AI risks. He holds a Master’s degree in Socio-information and communication Studies. 
Kento Koseki, FRM

Kento Koseki, FRM

Chief, SMBC Nikko Securities Inc.
Kento Koseki, FRM

Kento Koseki, FRM

Chief, SMBC Nikko Securities Inc.

Kento Koseki joined SMBC Nikko Securities in 2021 and has been responsible for market risk management to this day. 

He is primarily engaged in risk analysis and management related to interest rate and foreign exchange derivatives, and he obtained the FRM certification in 2024. 

He holds a Master's degree in engineering from the University of Tokyo, with a major in civil engineering. 
Takeshi Hyodo, FRM

Takeshi Hyodo, FRM

Team Leader of Model Validation, MUFG
Takeshi Hyodo, FRM

Takeshi Hyodo, FRM

Team Leader of Model Validation, MUFG

Mr. Hyodo leads the model validation department at MUFG, specializing in Model Risk Management. Previously, he worked on the development of Stress Testing Models with his expertise in Credit Risk. He joined MUFG in 2013 and holds a master’s degree in Mathematics from Kyoto University and a bachelor’s degree in Mathematics from the University of Tokyo. 
Takayoshi Oshime, FRM

Takayoshi Oshime, FRM

VP, Mizuho Financial Group, Inc.
Takayoshi Oshime, FRM

Takayoshi Oshime, FRM

VP, Mizuho Financial Group, Inc.

Oshime joined Mizuho FG in 2017. He is responsible for model validation and advancing the establishment of model risk governance. 

He has a Master’s degree in science from Waseda university (Japan), where his major was probability and statistics.
Hirotoshi Ohashi, FRM

Hirotoshi Ohashi, FRM

Quantitative risk analyst, Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation
Hirotoshi Ohashi, FRM

Hirotoshi Ohashi, FRM

Quantitative risk analyst, Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation

Hirotoshi Ohashi, joined SMBC in October 2022 as a quantitative risk analyst, focusing on risk quantification and model development in credit, operational, and market risk, as well as XVA. 

Moderators

Kosuke Yamaji, FRM

Kosuke Yamaji, FRM

VP, Mizuho Securities Co., Ltd.
Kosuke Yamaji, FRM

Kosuke Yamaji, FRM

VP, Mizuho Securities Co., Ltd.

Yamaji joined Mizuho Sec in 2019. He is responsible for market risk management. 

He has a Master’s degree in commerce from Hitotsubashi University (Japan), where his major was corporate strategy and financial accounting. 

Chapter Directors

Stefano Spillo
Vice President, Risk Manager, Nikko Asset Management

Akira Yamamoto
Managing Executive Officer – CRO SMBC Nikko Securities and Managing Executive Officer – Deputy CRO Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group Inc.

Committee Members

Bunka Kono, FRM
Global Markets Planning, SMBC Nikko Securities

Tomomi Akutsu
Vice president, Institutional Business Division, Amundi Japan

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