Modernizing the Trade Lifecycle With Governed Data and AI
Summary
Databricks capital markets GTM lead Andrea DeSosa argues that modernizing the trade lifecycle now hinges on governed data and AI rather than more isolated pilots, connecting research, trading, risk, operations, and compliance on a shared foundation. The post recommends starting with high-value decisions—execution quality, exposure analysis, and settlement exceptions—as the entry point for scaling measurable AI workflows.
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