Lifecycle of a Risk Management Professional

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Find Your Future Videos

Series highlighting the many rewarding roles in banking and risk management

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BankTalentHQ

Post open positions and find additional hiring resources

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Online Training

Courses on interviewing and leveraging the benefits of a diverse workforce

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• ABA Frontline Compliance Training
• Banking Basics
• Transitioning Careers
• Community Bank Suite
• Ethical Issues for Bankers

Risk Management Schools – offered at three levels

• Foundational – This essential career-building school covers the fundamentals in risk governance, appetites and tolerance levels; effective controls; monitoring and reporting. It also offers exposure to each of the key risk categories (e.g., financial, non-financial and credit)
• Advanced – Elevate how you lead your risk program with a curriculum that identifies and addresses emerging risk issues. Dive into leading conversations at the senior management level and across each of the board committees.

Online Certificate Programs – focused online training to upskill risk management professionals

• Risk Management Frameworks
• Operational Risk Management
• Financial and Credit Risk Management

DEI

A resource area for leading insights and tools to foster an equitable, inclusive workplace

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Women in Banking

Podcasts, articles, training and more designed for all women in the industry to build strong networks and advance their careers

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Nationally Recognized Professional Certifications

• Certified Enterprise Risk Professional (CERP) – designed exclusively for risk management professionals within banking, and covers credit, financial and non-financial risks
• Certified Regulatory Compliance Manager (CRCM) – one of the most respected and well-recognized credentials for a banking compliance professional
• Certified AML and Fraud Professional (CAFP) – solely focuses on U.S. banking, demonstrating expertise in the AML and fraud prevention and identification field

Learning Opportunities with Continuing Education Credits

• Risk and Compliance Conference
• ABA/ABA Financial Crimes Enforcement Conference

Rewards and challenging experiences make a difference. Incorporate these training solutions into your offerings for emerging leaders.

• Leadership in Action Suite – a suite of five courses explores techniques and best practices for cultivating a collaborative team environment
• Emerging Leaders Forum
• ABA/IBA Women’s Leadership Symposium

Senior-Level Events

• Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Summit
• Annual Convention
• Conference for Community Bankers
• Stonier Graduate School of Banking
• Washington Summit

Succession Planning Toolkit

Do you have a plan for who will next lead your team of risk management professionals? This toolkit includes an easy-to-follow framework for identifying new leaders across the organization and managing critical staffing transitions.

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Retirement and Turnover

With a wave of baby boomers retiring, plus the normal rate of staff turnover, proactive planning is essential. ABA can help you think strategically about benefits and practices to successfully offboard staff. 

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