AI & Emerging Technology in the Back Office: Governance, Risk, and Audit Readiness
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October 28th, 2026
1pm ET / 12pm CT
Criminals aren't waiting for your institution to write an AI policy.
Generative AI is already showing up in fraud schemes, from deepfake voice calls to phishing that no longer reads like a scam. Deloitte projects gen-AI-enabled fraud losses climbing from $12.3B in 2023 to $40B by 2027, and 59% of credit unions have deployed generative AI in some form, often without documentation to back it up. Regulators have said plainly that they have no AI-specific rulebook, which means the tools you already have, human review, explainability, and a documented paper trail, are what examiners will lean on.
In this session, RiskScout's Corey Lynch, CAMS, walks through where AI already lives in the back office, what the regulatory landscape actually says (and doesn't), and the governance framework your board needs before AI adoption outpaces your controls.
What You'll Learn
Where AI is already operating inside your program and what uses carry the most regulatory exposure
How to manage AI costs to fit your budget and improve ROI
What regulators have said about examining AI, and where the gap between adoption and oversight actually sits
A five-pillar governance framework and a practical audit-readiness checklist, so your AI use is documented rather than accidental
How to vet an AI vendor the same way you'd vet any third party, and how to spot automation dressed up as AI
MEET THE PRESENTERS
Corey Lynch, CAMS,
Senior Product Manager at RiskScout
Corey Lynch, CAMS, has been at the intersection of technology and financial crime since 2014. He has dedicated his career to collaborating with financial institutions to understand their product requirements, navigate industry challenges, and uncover opportunities for innovation. Passionate about leveraging technology to combat financial crime, Corey has worked with hundreds of credit unions and community banks across the United States and Canada and is a well known guest speaker on the conference circuit and for industry webinars.
Recently, Corey joined RiskScout as a Senior Product Manager. In this role, he serves as the vital bridge between industry needs and RiskScout’s product capabilities. Leveraging his extensive product expertise, Corey collaborates across Sales, Product, and Marketing teams to guide prospective partners toward tailored solutions that optimize their operations. He remains deeply committed to empowering community financial institutions to keep their communities safe and prosperous.
Sepideh Rowland,
Partner at Klaros Group, Co-Chair Editorial Board ABA Risk & Compliance Magazine | Co-Chair ACAMS U.S Capital Chapter
Sepideh Rowland is a Partner at Klaros Group. She is a senior compliance executive with deep regulatory and operational knowledge having held leadership positions as chief compliance or BSA/AML and sanctions officer, at several of the financial community’s most respected institutions, community banks, and money services businesses. She also played an active role in lobbying and advocating for financial institutions as senior counsel with the American Bankers Association. Sepideh was the recipient of the 2023 American Bankers Association’s Distinguished Service Award for Financial Crimes in recognition of her career and contributions to the banking industry.
