Driving Digital Transformation in Financial Services - with German Soto-Sanchez of Broadridge
Aug 12, 2024
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German Soto-Sanchez, Chief Product and Strategy Officer at Broadridge Financial Solutions, shares his insights on digital transformation in financial services. He discusses the importance of understanding AI technology before rolling it out across organizations. Soto-Sanchez emphasizes the value of experimenting with blockchain to foster meaningful dialogue in the ecosystem. He also highlights that even small steps in digital transformation can lead to significant advancements, advocating for a balanced approach to innovation and technology adoption.
Understanding AI technologies and investing in robust digital infrastructure are essential for financial firms to drive meaningful digital transformation.
Financial leaders should engage in blockchain experiments and prioritize talent acquisition to effectively integrate innovative practices across their organizations.
Deep dives
Shifting Focus of Digital Transformation
Digital transformation in financial services has evolved from a focus on operational efficiency and cost savings to prioritizing technology-driven customer experiences. Financial firms are now targeting enhancements that differentiate their services, as 70% of leaders in this space are investing AI primarily in customer interactions to improve engagement. This shift is driven by the increasing digitalization of banking and investment activities, where user experience is as crucial as financial outcomes. The competition from fintech and big tech companies reinforces the necessity for firms to invest heavily in client-facing functions to keep pace with customer expectations.
The Importance of Infrastructure and Talent in AI Adoption
Investing in robust digital infrastructure is identified as a critical enabler for successful AI integration, with 80% of executives acknowledging the need for advanced cloud platforms. Laying a solid groundwork for AI initiatives is essential, as firms that fail to focus on digital maturity may struggle in implementation. Furthermore, talent acquisition and change management are vital components often underestimated in the digital transformation process. Organizations must find, train, and upscale the right personnel, addressing the complexities of scaling innovative practices across large populations simultaneously.
Addressing the Gap Between Financial Leaders and Non-Leaders
The podcast highlights a widening disparity in AI adoption between leading financial firms and those trailing behind, but encourages non-leaders to view this gap as an addressable challenge rather than a reason to panic. Establishing a modern IT framework and prioritizing data accessibility remains fundamental for all firms to leverage AI effectively. Strategies can include smaller-scale experiments and partnerships, allowing even smaller businesses to access advanced technologies without significant upfront investment. Emphasizing the 'art of the possible' can aid organizations in identifying practical AI use cases, ultimately enabling them to drive meaningful improvements and innovations.
Today’s guest is German Soto-Sanchez, Chief Product and Strategy Officer at Broadridge Financial Solutions. Broadridge is an S&P 500 global fintech leader with $6 billion in revenue and ranked #3 in the 2023 IDC FinTech Rankings Top 100. The firm manages trades, supporting communications reaching 75% of North American households and shareholder voting in 120 countries. German returns to the program today to offer advice for financial leaders on driving digital transformation at their organizations. His appearance emphasizes the importance of understanding AI technology before implementing it in an enterprise-wide program. He argues that experimenting with blockchain technology allows financial leaders to gain hands-on experience and constructive conversations within the ecosystem. If you’ve enjoyed or benefited from some of the insights of this episode, consider leaving us a five-star review on Apple Podcasts, and let us know what you learned, found helpful, or liked most about this show!
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