Manuel Fortes

Industry Advisory Consultant at SAS

Speaker

Manuel Fortes is an Industry Advisory Consultant at SAS with more than 20 years of experience helping banks modernize and strengthen their risk management practices. He specializes in guiding financial institutions through the transition from fragmented, legacy systems to modern, cloud-integrated risk platforms. His expertise spans Integrated Balance Sheet Management (IBSM), Enterprise Stress Testing, IFRS 9/CECL, Basel compliance, and the adoption of cloud-native solutions. By combining deep regulatory knowledge with hands-on implementation experience, Manuel helps banks consolidate data, streamline risk workflows, and enhance forecasting accuracy, while improving resilience and compliance in an increasingly complex financial landscape.