Kirsty Hart

Global Head of Risk and Compliance at Archer

Speaker

Kirsty Hart is an Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) specialist with over a decade of experience in Operational Risk in Financial Services, with deep expertise in IT and Cyber Risk Management and currently is Head of Risk and Compliance at Archer.

Prior to joining Archer, she spent five years as Head of Risk Reporting and Technology at a globally renowned Fintech, where she led the design and implementation of technology-enabled risk solutions and reporting frameworks at scale. Her experience also includes a strong focus on GRC technology, and how it can be leveraged to embed risk practices seamlessly into existing business processes.

Kirsty brings a practical lens to risk, with a strong belief that risk management should enable decision-making—not obstruct it. She is especially interested in evolving risk practices to keep pace with emerging threats and opportunities, including the role of AI and automation in enhancing ERM capabilities. Kirsty focuses on building risk frameworks that are pragmatic, forward-looking, and aligned with business strategy.

A firm advocate for demystifying risk, Kirsty focuses on accessibility, integration, and strategic alignment, ensuring risk supports the broader goals of the business while remaining responsive to a rapidly changing environment.