Chapter Meeting

Risk Management in a new era: Addressing the Impact of Geopolitical Risk

May 6, 2026 6:30 PM | Spain Chapter | In-Person

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May 6, 2026
6:30 PM - 9:30 PM

In-Person

EY Torre Azca, Calle de Raimundo Fernández Villaverde 65 28003, Madrid,

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Madrid: In today’s global environment, marked by increasing uncertainty and volatility, geopolitical risks have become a critical factor in financial stability and strategic decision-making. International tensions, trade fragmentation, supply chain disruptions, and energy crises create a scenario that demands proactive and resilient risk management.

Join the GARP Madrid Chapter for a discussion on key geopolitical trends and their impact on the business landscape, as well as tools available for risk identification and mitigation. In this context, particular consideration will be given to the Geopolitical Risk Stress Test promoted by the European Central Bank (ECB).

In addition to providing an opportunity to exchange experiences and best practices, key Takeaways for attendees at this event include:

  • Understanding of the current geopolitical landscape and its strategic implications
  • The role of the ECB Stress Test as a tool for the banking sector
  • Available methodologies to strengthen corporate resilience

This event will be hosted in local language.

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

Agenda:

6:30 pm – 7:00 pm: Registration

7:00 pm 7:05 pm: Opening Remarks

7:05 pm 7:30 pm: Keynote on “Geopolitical Risk and the ECB 2026 Reverse Stress Test”

7:30 pm – 8:10 pm: Panel Discussion and Audience Q&A

8.10 pm – 8:15 pm: Closing Remarks 

8:15 pm – 9:30 pm: Networking reception

Topics: Geopolitical, Resilience, Stress Testing & Scenario Analysis

Speakers

Alejandro Casas Hernández

Country, Public Sector and Issuer Risk Global Head, BBVA

Alejandro Casas Hernández

Country, Public Sector and Issuer Risk Global Head, BBVA

Country, Public Sector and Issuer Risk Global Head at BBVA, with over 20 years of experience in credit risk at Sovereign Risk Unit in Financial Institutions. He has been a recognized specialist in Public Sector Risk since 2005 and brings deep expertise in the assessment and management of sovereign risk. He is a member of the Country Risk Commission led by the Bank of Spain, the Spanish Banking Association and five leading Spanish banks, and also serves on the Country Risk Committee of the Risk Management Association (RMA, now Prosight).

Nuria Muñoz Siscart

Global Head of Strategic Risk & Risk Appetite, Santander

Nuria Muñoz Siscart

Global Head of Strategic Risk & Risk Appetite, Santander

Global Head of Strategic Risk & Risk Appetite at Santander, with over 30 years of experience in Risk Management, Corporate Finance and Valuation. Throughout her career, she has held several senior leadership roles at Banco Santander, including Risk Management Director and Chief Risk Officer of Santander Securities Services. She brings deep expertise in strategic risk frameworks, risk appetite definition and governance across global financial institutions.

Chapter Directors

Antonio Firmo
Lead Principal Auditor (VP), Deutsche Bank

Gregorio Carrascal Garcia
Quantitative Credit & Liquidity Strategy, Active Credit Portfolio Managment (ACPM), Santander

Committee Members

Ignacio Bocos García, SCR, FRM, RAI
Head of Internal Validation & Model Risk Management, CaixaBank

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