Today’s episode is hosted by Charlie Beetson and they are joined on the podcast by Jakob Lavrod, Senior Quantitative Risk Analyst at Handelsbanken and Ignacio Masdeu, Analytics Manager at Klarna Bank.
The conversation explores model building within regulated environments and the challenges organisations face when balancing innovation with compliance requirements. The discussion examines financial modelling, quantitative risk assessment, analytics frameworks and the governance processes needed to support effective decision-making in highly regulated sectors.
The exchange highlights the importance of transparency, validation and robust controls throughout the model lifecycle. It also considers how data analytics, risk management and regulatory compliance continue to shape modern financial services. Through a broad discussion of model building practices, the episode provides insight into the evolving relationship between technology, governance and business performance in regulated environments.
