SUMMARYRiana Maus, SVP of Talent, Inclusion, and Diversity Acquisition at UMB Bank, joins Clark to unpack how recruiting leaders in regulated industries can approach AI not with fear or hype, but with strategy. As financial institutions face pressure to “do something with AI,” Riana offers a practical, phased roadmap to adopting innovation while staying compliant and human-centered. With nearly a decade at UMB, Riana has seen talent acquisition evolve rapidly. In this conversation, she shares the moment AI shifted from curiosity to necessity, how candidates are often outpacing companies in AI usage, and why TA leaders need to step up not just to implement tools, but to shape responsible, value-driven practices. This episode is a must-listen for recruiters navigating AI, compliance concerns, or executive pressure to modernize. It’s not about tools. It’s about mindset, trust, and creating clarity in chaos.   RIANA'S BIORiana Maus is the Senior Vice President of Talent, Inclusion, and Diversity Acquisition at UMB Bank. With nearly ten years at the organization, she has led strategic recruitment in a highly regulated environment while championing inclusive hiring and innovative thinking. Riana’s approach blends practical execution with a long-term vision for change. She helps teams align on compliance, collaborate with legal, and make meaningful use of AI without chasing every shiny new tool. Outside of work, she’s passionate about people-first leadership and building hiring systems that work for everyone. Connect with Riana at the ERE Recruiting Innovation Summit or on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/rianamaus/ Stop wasting money on lead-gen tools that don’t work. Learn how top recruiters are winning on LinkedIn with content, messaging, and automation—without spamming.  Get live coaching, ongoing support, and a proven system to drive revenue inside Digital Recruiter Bootcamp. Join now: DigitalRecruiter.io/bootcamp Get the best and most current digital recruiting insights, tips, and strategies every Sunday—straight to your inbox, for free: https://www.digitalrecruiter.io/drnewsletter For more information about Digital Recruiter, click HERE ---＞ https://linktr.ee/thedigitalrecruiter Make sure to sign up for the ERE Recruiting Innovation Summit on November 4th and 5th in San Diego. In person and virtual seats available. Get 10% off your ticket by using code "DigiRec" at checkout: https://lnkd.in/ewQcNVEi