Format: Online
In today’s evolving regulatory environment, having a strong and collaborative relationship with regulators is essential for building and sustaining an effective Internal Audit function. This session will provide a comprehensive examination of the value of cultivating constructive regulatory partnerships and how these relationships help strengthen governance and risk management within financial institutions.
This webinar serves as a preview of the conversations and insights that will be explored at the 2026 Financial Services Exchange Conference in New York City. Join us at the conference from August 31 - September 1, 2026 to connect with audit, risk, and compliance leaders for a two-day experience focused on innovation, collaboration, and the future of financial services.
DATE: Apr 14, 2026
TIME: 12:00 PM–1:00 PM ET
One (1) NASBA CPE will only be awarded to participants on the live broadcast who are logged in for a minimum of 50 minutes and engage on at least three poll questions per each hour of the event.
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By the end of this webinar, attendees will be able to:
Learning Objective(s):
- Explore the value of developing a strong relationship with your regulators for your financial institution and Internal Audit department
- Gain insights into regulators’ focus areas and hot topics within the financial services
- Understand the regulatory expectations, identify strategies, and best practices
SPEAKERS
Javier Jurado, CIA, CISA, CRMA
First Financial Bank
Javier Jurado is the Executive Vice President and Chief Audit Executive at First Financial Bank, where he leads the Internal Audit function with a focus on delivering strategic value, strengthening risk management, and supporting organizational integrity. With over 20 years of leadership experience, he was instrumental in establishing and evolving the bank’s Internal Audit program in alignment with regulatory expectations and the Global Standards issued by the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA).
Before joining First Financial Bank, Javier held senior audit leadership roles at U.S. Bank for four years and BBVA for eight years. He began his career at PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC), gaining foundational experience in financial services assurance. His career spans global institutions, top-five U.S. banks, regional, and community banks—giving him a uniquely comprehensive perspective on governance, risk, and compliance across varied operating models.
Javier earned a bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University of Puerto Rico and an MBA with a specialization in accounting from Bowling Green State University. He is a Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), a Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), and holds the Certification in Risk Management Assurance (CRMA). He is an active member of the IIA and contributes to industry advancement as a member of the IIA’s Financial Services Knowledge Group.
Jeff Bongiovanni
Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas
Jeff Bongiovanni is a vice president in Banking Supervision at the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas. He oversees the regional bank portfolio supervised from the Dallas office. The teams reporting to him oversee several state member banks and numerous bank holding companies, while providing key contributions to Federal Reserve System activities. Bongiovanni serves as the Dallas Fed’s representative on the Regional Bank Organization Management Group and the Small Bank Supervision Workgroup established by Fed Vice Chair of Supervision Michelle Bowman.
He earned his examiner commission in 2006, before serving in several management roles. He has also worked at the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond and the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago. Additionally, he was a review examiner at the Louisiana Office of Financial Institutions, where he oversaw the New Orleans district and examiner training.
Bongiovanni holds a degree in finance from Louisiana State University. He is also a graduate of the Graduate School of Banking at LSU.