Welcome to Institute of Risk Management's (IRM) India Affiliate

What does it mean to truly own your space as a risk professional? Confidence, visibility and influence are essential to effective leadership, yet they remain some of the most significant challenges identified by women across the risk profession. Join us for the formal public launch of the IRM Women in Risk Special Interest Group, an online event exploring how risk professionals can build the confidence to be heard, increase their visibility, and strengthen their influence throughout their careers. The session features a keynote from Natalie Bristowe, Mindset & Empowerment Coach, followed by a fireside discussion with experienced leaders from risk, healthcare, financial services and governance, including Dr Nesta Collingridge-Padbury, Waceke Mutuiri CMIRM, Julia Finch, and Diane Maxwell, CEO of Airmic. This event marks the beginning of a 12-month thematic journey designed to support women in risk through four key stages: Build Confidence, Build Capability, Build Influence, and Create Impact. Whether you are at the start of your career or in a senior leadership role, this event offers practical insights, shared experiences, and the opportunity to connect with a growing community of risk professionals. Register here: https://bit.ly/4wQc21c

How effectively is your organisation managing the operational, financial reporting and governance risks associated with equity compensation? As equity compensation programmes become more complex, organisations must manage interconnected risks across Finance, HR, Payroll, Tax, Legal and Technology, while meeting requirements under IFRS 2, ASC 718, tax regulations, securities laws and internal governance frameworks. Join us on 10 September 2026 for Beyond Compliance: Managing Equity Compensation Risk Through Automation, Governance and the Unified Equity Compensation Risk & Automation Framework (UECRAF). Led by Ali Hussain Maknojia, CPA, FCCA, ECA, the session will examine the end-to-end equity compensation lifecycle from a risk and governance perspective, including: - Key operational, financial reporting, compliance, technology and governance risks - Accounting considerations under IFRS 2 and ASC 718 - Risks arising from spreadsheet dependency and fragmented manual processes - Approaches to strengthening internal controls and governance - The structure and practical application of the Unified Equity Compensation Risk & Automation Framework (UECRAF) - The role of automation and AI in improving risk management while maintaining appropriate governance and oversight The webinar is designed for risk practitioners and professionals involved in equity compensation, finance, accounting, internal audit, compliance, governance and related functions. Register here - https://bit.ly/4zUyE3m