Build AI governance before examiners ask for it
A practical guide for AI and model governance readiness for banks, fintechs, and crypto companies, aligned with 2026 regulatory expectations.
What you'll learn
- How to assess your AI governance maturity using a practical readiness checklist
- What regulators and bank sponsors expect when they ask about model oversight
- How to build governance into the product lifecycle, from data foundations to model offboarding
- What the U.S. Treasury’s new AI guidance means for your compliance program
- How to move from reactive, checkbox governance to continuous, exam-ready operations
About the Author
Amber de Volk is the Founder and CEO of Equinox Compliance. She is a senior compliance architect and regulatory advisor with 18+ years experience spanning fintech, banking, payments, and emerging technologies, holding an LLM in Financial Risk Management and certification as a Mediator.
She specializes in building scalable compliance frameworks that support innovation and growth, with deep expertise in AML program development, model governance, AI oversight, and enterprise risk management. Known for her integrity and collaborative approach, Amber partners with founders and executive teams to transform compliance from obligation into strategic advantage.