Iris Goksaltik

Iris Goksaltik currently serves as a Senior Project Manager at Commerzbank AG, where she plays a pivotal role within Group Risk Management, specifically focusing on Risk Control and Compliance. In this capacity, Iris leverages her extensive 25-year background in financial services to lead complex, cross-functional projects that address critical regulatory requirements, streamline operational processes, and reduce organizational complexity. Her expertise spans risk management, compliance, IT, operations, and finance, enabling her to navigate the multifaceted challenges of the banking industry with agility and strategic insight.

One of Iris’s key ongoing initiatives is the implementation of the EU AI Act at Commerzbank, a project that underscores her commitment to integrating innovative regulatory frameworks into the bank’s operational fabric. Her role involves coordinating multidisciplinary teams to ensure compliance with evolving AI governance standards while optimizing processes to enhance efficiency and mitigate operational risks. Iris’s approach emphasizes process improvement, regulatory adherence, and technological integration—skills that are vital in today’s rapidly changing financial landscape.

Throughout her career, Iris has demonstrated a strong ability to define and drive strategic projects, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and regulatory mandates such as the Sarbanes-Oxley Act. Her expertise in business process improvement, operational risk management, and IT management positions her as a key contributor to Commerzbank’s efforts to maintain regulatory compliance, operational resilience, and competitive advantage. Her motto, “There is always a solution,” reflects her proactive mindset and dedication to delivering innovative, compliant, and efficient solutions in the dynamic world of financial services.