AI in the Financial Services Industry 2025
AI in the Financial Services Industry
Unlocking AI’s Potential: Innovation, Strategy, and Compliance
The 3rd Annual AI in the Financial Services Industry Conference, proudly sponsored by the AI Business Consortium at Loyola University Chicago’s Quinlan School of Business, brought together leading academics and financial industry professionals for a dynamic exploration of artificial intelligence.
Throughout the day, speakers shared cutting-edge insights and real-world case studies showcasing how AI is transforming everything from customer engagement to risk management in this rapidly evolving field. Attendees engaged in thought-provoking discussions, expanded their networks, and gained actionable strategies for navigating AI implementation within complex, highly regulated environments.
Topics included:
- Latest innovations and applications of AI in the financial services industry
- AI for financial crime investigation and detection
- Regulatory framework
- Model validation
- Operationalizing AI in regulated environments
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8:00 a.m.
Breakfast and Registration
9:00 a.m.
Welcome
9:15 a.m.
Morning Keynote - AI-Powered Banking: Enhancing Client Experiences with Intelligent Automation
10:00 a.m.
Break
10:15 a.m.
Panel 1: Latest Innovations and Applications of AI in the Financial Services Industry
11:15 a.m.
Presentation: Connecting the Dots – Driving AI Integrity with Graph-Powered LLMs
11:55 a.m.
Lunch
1:05 p.m.
Afternoon Keynote - The AI Playbook at Ally
1:50 p.m.
Panel 2: Regulatory Framework
2:45 p.m.
Break
3:00 p.m.
Panel 3: Model Validation
3:55 p.m.
Panel 4: Operationalizing AI in Regulated Environments
4:55 p.m.
Concluding Remarks
5:00 p.m.
Adjourn
Prashant Mehrotra | Chief AI Officer, U.S. Bank
AI-Powered Banking: Enhancing Client Experiences with Intelligent Automation
Morning Keynote
Prashant Mehrotra is the Chief AI Officer of U.S. Bank, where he leads the strategy and implementation of Artificial Intelligence for the organization. He is an accomplished AI executive, patent holder and speaker, with extensive experience creating, building and leading AI/ML initiatives across finance, insurance, and retail sectors. Prior to joining U.S. Bank, he was Head of the AI Center of Excellence at Allstate, where he led intelligent automation, developed innovative AI-driven platforms, and scaled teams to accelerate AI adoption. With a strong background in technology, Prashant previously held key leadership roles at Capital One and Staples, where he successfully implemented advanced analytics ecosystems and data strategies. He earned his Bachelor of Technology from IIT Delhi and executive education from Kellogg.
Sathish Muthukrishnan | Chief Information Officer, Data and Digital Officer, Ally
The AI Playbook at Ally
Afternoon Keynote
Sathish Muthukrishnan became chief information, data, and digital officer at Ally Financial Inc. in December 2019, overseeing technical and digital advancements, including customer experience, data analytics, cybersecurity, and infrastructure. He reports to the CEO and plays a key role in Ally’s digital financial services leadership. Recognized as a leader in digital transformation, Muthukrishnan was named Innovator of the Year by American Banker in 2024 and inducted into the CIO Hall of Fame. He previously served as chief digital and information officer at Honeywell Aerospace and has over 20 years of technology leadership experience. Muthukrishnan holds a degree in computer science from the University of Madras and has more than 25 patents.
Michael Behnam
Dean, Quinlan School of Business
Loren Bushkar
Principal, AI Policy, Division of Supervision and Regulation, Federal Reserve
Maggie Colvin
Fintech Policy Specialist, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency
Andy Czupek
Head of Digital Assets and Innovation, North America, Northern Trust
Arijit Das
SVP, Digital Asset Innovation, Northern Trust
Charlie Flanagan
Head of Applied AI, Balyasny Asset Management L.P.
Jesus Gonzalez
Intangible Assets Global Collaboration Co-Leader, Aon Commercial Risk Solutions
Dave Jacobs
Head of Data Strategy and Analytics Solutions, JPMorgan Chase
Arjun Ravi Kannan
Director, Data Science Research, Discover Financial Services
Jay Krish
Head of AML/FCC Data Governance, State Street
Dhagash Mehta
Head of Applied and Responsible AI and GenAI, Blackrock
Joe Peedikayil
Managing Director, Finance, Risk and AI Lead for North America, Accenture
Steven Keith Platt
Director of Analytics and Lecturer of Applied AI, Quinlan School of Business; Site Director, The Institute for Data, Econometrics, Algorithms, and Learning
Tammy Roust
Sr. Policy Advisor, AI Cyber Security & Privacy and Deputy Chief Data Officer, U.S. Treasury Dept.
Agus Sudjianto
Former EVP, Head of Corporate Model Risk, Wells Fargo; Executive in Residence, UNC Charlotte School of Data Science
Dimple Thakkar
Head of Data for ML and AI, JPMorgan Chase
Xinyu Wu
SVP, AL/ML Model Validations, U.S. Bank
Unlocking AI’s Potential: Innovation, Strategy, and Compliance
The 3rd Annual AI in the Financial Services Industry Conference, proudly sponsored by the AI Business Consortium at Loyola University Chicago’s Quinlan School of Business, brought together leading academics and financial industry professionals for a dynamic exploration of artificial intelligence.
Throughout the day, speakers shared cutting-edge insights and real-world case studies showcasing how AI is transforming everything from customer engagement to risk management in this rapidly evolving field. Attendees engaged in thought-provoking discussions, expanded their networks, and gained actionable strategies for navigating AI implementation within complex, highly regulated environments.
Topics included:
- Latest innovations and applications of AI in the financial services industry
- AI for financial crime investigation and detection
- Regulatory framework
- Model validation
- Operationalizing AI in regulated environments