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Strengthening Institutional Resilience and Meeting Regulatory Expectations

October 8, 2025 5:00 PM | Montreal Chapter | In-Person

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October 8, 2025
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM |

In-Person

2001 Blvd Robert-Bourassa, 4th Floor, Montréal, QC H3A 2A6

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Montreal: In these uncertain times it is critical for companies to maintain robust, resilient operations in order to not just survive but thrive. Regulators and supervisors have taken note: frameworks such as the EU’s Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) and supervisory guidance from national authorities—such as Canada’s Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions (OSFI)—are raising expectations around operational resilience, cyber, governance, contingency planning, and third‑party/vendor oversight. 

Join the GARP Montreal Chapter as we convene subject matter experts to address these evolving requirements and practical challenges, and provide insights how best practices in risk management is helping organizations to strengthen their institutional resilience. 

In this session, you will learn: 

  • What operational resilience is and why it is important; 
  • What are some notable regulatory expectations; 
  • Best practices in areas such as: 
  • Business continuity; 
  • Cybersecurity; 
  • Third-Party vendor management;  

Don't miss this opportunity to deepen your knowledge and expand your network! 

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

Agenda

5:00 5:30 pm: Registration

5:30 5:35 pm: Welcome Remarks

5:35 – 6.30 pm: Presentation/Panel Discussion with Audience Q&A

6:30 8:00 pm: Networking Reception (Drinks and light refreshments will be served)

Topics: Regulation & Compliance, Resilience

Speakers

Man Singh Yadav

Man Singh Yadav

Head of Operational Resilience and Third-Party Risk Management, BNP Paribas Canada
Man Singh Yadav

Man Singh Yadav

Head of Operational Resilience and Third-Party Risk Management, BNP Paribas Canada

With over 20 years of experience, he has played a pivotal role in transforming risk and resilience frameworks for multinational organizations.  

Man Singh's career is marked by his tenure at prestigious firms such as BlackRock, Capgemini, and Aon Risk Consulting. His academic and professional credentials include holding a Postgraduate degree in Business Administration along with certifications like Certified Business Continuity Professional (CBCP), BS 25999 Implementation, and ISO 27001 Lead Auditor. 

Clive Brennan

Clive Brennan

Global Chief Information Security Officer, Fiera Capital
Clive Brennan

Clive Brennan

Global Chief Information Security Officer, Fiera Capital

Clive joined Fiera Capital in 2024 and currently serves as the Global Chief Information Security Officer (CISO). In this role, Clive is dedicated to implementing and maturing the organization's cybersecurity framework and enhancing its resilience against evolving threats. He oversees compliance with industry standards and regulations, ensuring that Fiera Capital's security practices are robust and up-to-date. 

Clive’s previous Cybersecurity experience includes roles at Société Générale and BNP Paribas, Canada. He has also worked in the United States in both New York and Silicon Valley, California as well as Europe where he specialized in Business Intelligence & large scale Data Management. Clive holds a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science from Kingston University, UK in addition to multiple Cybersecurity, Risk and systems related certifications and credentials (CISSP, CRISC, CCSK. PMP) 

Hélène Samson

Hélène Samson

Director, Prudential Policy and Simulations, Autorité des marchés financiers
Hélène Samson

Hélène Samson

Director, Prudential Policy and Simulations, Autorité des marchés financiers

Hélène Samson is Director of Prudential Policy and Simulations at the Autorité des marchés financiers (Québec), overseeing the development of guidelines and regulations for financial institutions and credit assessment agents. Her division covers sound management practices, automobile insurance oversight, and crisis preparedness exercises. Active nationally with the Canadian Council of Insurance Regulators (CCIR), she chairs the Fintech Working Group and Electronic Commerce Committee, and is involved internationally with IAIS groups focused on operational resilience, governance, and financial crime. Samson regularly speaks at conferences on regulatory risk. She holds BA and MA degrees in Economics from Laval University and has over 30 years’ experience in financial sector regulation.

Moderators

Kenia Sposito

Kenia Sposito

Head of Operational Risk, BNP Paribas Canada
Kenia Sposito

Kenia Sposito

Head of Operational Risk, BNP Paribas Canada

Kenia is Director and Head of Operational Risk Management at BNP Paribas Canada, where she leads the oversight of operational risk frameworks across local and shared service center activities. With over 12 years at BNP Paribas and the last five dedicated to the RISK function, Kenia brings deep expertise in operational management and resilience, control governance, and regulatory alignment. Her career spans global financial institutions including JPMorgan Chase and Crédit Agricole, with a foundation in FX and clearing operations. Kenia holds a degree in International Relations from Pontifícia Universidade Católica de São Paulo in Brazil and executive training from McGill University’s Desautels Faculty of Management. She is a trusted voice in the risk community, known for her collaborative leadership and sharp strategic insight. 

Chapter Directors

David Whittall, CFA, FRM
Risk Program Manager, FCC | FAC

Facundo Zapata
VP, Enterprise Risk Management – Risk Identification and Assessment, Société Générale

Committee Members

Laurent Emond, FRM
Senior Advisor, Strategic Advisory Services - CRO Office, Desjardins

Tiguene Nabassaga, SCR Holder
VP Model Validation, Climate Risk, BNP Paribas

Michel Fournier, FRM
CRO, Beneva

Fatoumata Toure, FRM, SCR Holder
Senior Manager, Evol

Steven Ehrlich, FRM
Founder, Ehrlich Consulting

Eustache Harushamagara, FRM
Senior Supervisor, Risk Assessment, Bank of Canada

Oussama Bdeir, FRM
Product Owner, Capital Markets, CDPQ

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