Ismail Moola

Chief Risk Officer at Capitec

Speaker

Ismail Moola is the Chief Risk Officer at Capitec and a seasoned risk management executive with a strong track record of building and transforming risk functions in leading financial institutions. He brings deep expertise in operational, credit, and enterprise risk, and has successfully aligned risk frameworks with platform business models to help organizations thrive in digital ecosystems while maintaining robust governance.

Ismail has led enterprise-wide initiatives embedding advanced analytics and automation into core processes. His work emphasises innovation through technology, including the application of Generative AI to enhance risk decisioning, predictive modelling, and scenario analysis.

Passionate about positioning risk as a strategic enabler, Ismail also champions people development and talent growth within risk teams. His leadership combines technical depth with forward-thinking vision, making him a trusted voice on the future of risk management and AI-driven transformation.