Demystifying Financial Services Governance

This webinar introduces Patrick Ryan, Chartered Director, board advisor, and author of the Financial Institutions NED Playbook.

Patrick shares his personal journey from founder to board member, and the motivation behind creating a practical, sector-specific guide for non-executive directors in banking, insurance, funds, and fintech.

The session aims to demystify financial services governance, explores what distinguishes FI board roles, and provides tools for navigating regulatory expectations, risk oversight, and board effectiveness. It also marks the launch of a broader learning programme to help participants move from playbook to boardroom with confidence.

What You’ll Learn:

• A clear understanding of the distinctive role of NEDs in regulated financial institutions
• A practical framework for approaching oversight of risk, capital, compliance, and ESG
• Insights into board reporting, key metrics, and regulatory scrutiny
• Tools to prepare for FI board interviews and articulate a compelling NED value proposition
• Awareness of the upcoming FI NED learning pathway, including advanced modules and mentoring

Patrick Ryan is an experienced entrepreneur, investor, advisor, author and board member with an interest in technology, financial services, regulatory compliance and social impact.

Patrick has served on the boards of three companies in Ireland: Chirp, a smartphone and digital child protection software company, Valid8me, an innovative digital onboarding / KYC Saas solution and Sports Impact Technology, a head collision and concussion monitoring solution for amateur and professional players.