Michael Sparks

Michael Sparks

  • Chief Risk Officer, Formerly Chief Risk & Compliance Officer, BNY’s Issuer Services, UK

Michael Sparks is an experienced financial services risk executive and former Chief Risk & Compliance Officer for BNY’s Issuer Services businesses, where he led global risk and compliance teams across a multi jurisdictional platform. With more than 25 years in banking and markets, he brings a practitioner’s view on how risk, regulation and strategy connect in real organisations.

He is a regular international speaker and moderator, contributing on topics including resilience, culture and ethics, AI and model risk governance, and the three lines of defence. Known for his candid, board level perspective, Michael’s sessions emphasise real world lessons over theory and consistently resonate with senior risk, compliance and business leaders.

All Sessions by Michael Sparks

Day Two@@Workshops April 23, 2026
Day One@@Workshops April 22, 2026
Day Two@@Conference April 23, 2026
Day One@@Conference April 22, 2026
Day Two@@Conference January 27, 2026