Insurance Business ReviewDECEMBER 20258IN MY OPINIONTRANSFORMING RISK MANAGEMENT INTO STRATEGIC BUSINESS ADVANTAGEBy Jeremy Leong, Chief Risk Officer and Head of Risk and Compliance, Taishin International Bank ­ Brisbane BranchHow Diverse Experiences Shaped a Risk LeaderA balance of technical expertise, global exposure and cultural learning has shaped my professional journey. Today, I serve as Chief Risk Officer and Head of Compliance at Taishin International Bank's Brisbane branch. I also contribute as a board member and member of the disciplinary panel at CPA Australia.Over the years, I've worked across London, Europe, the US and more recently APAC, where I rose to APAC Head of Markets Compliance. Each of these experiences has broadened my outlook, challenged me to adapt and strengthened my leadership approach.Some milestones stand out clearly. My CPA training gave me the foundation to understand the numbers and how businesses work. Working in different countries exposed me to new cultures and perspectives, which taught me the value of diversity and global thinking. Returning to Australia during COVID, these skills opened up the opportunity to take on my current role. It has been a journey of learning, adapting and building a career shaped as much by people and places as by roles and responsibilities.From Tranche Two to Beyond: Simplifying Rules to Strengthen TeamsWhen navigating complex reforms like MiFID, OTC Derivative Regulations and Senior Executive Accountability, I believe the key is not just doing the work, but proving it. In regulation, especially in Western frameworks, what matters is the evidence; Jeremy Leong is a globally experienced governance and risk executive with 20+ years across APAC, Europe and Australia. Currently Chief Risk Officer and Head of Risk & Compliance (APRA Responsible Manager) at Taishin International Bank - Brisbane Branch, overseeing all regulatory, conduct and risk disciplines. A Top 10 finalist in the 2023 Governance Top 100 and Board Director with expertise in board governance, ESG and enterprise-wide compliance frameworks.Through this article, Leong emphasizes how diverse global experiences and a strong technical foundation have shaped his leadership. He discusses navigating complex regulatory reforms by focusing on evidence and legislative intent, balancing risk rigor with business agility, aligning board governance with operational risk and shifting risk leadership from gatekeeping to enabling strategic business value.
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