OBL Risk Forum

The OBL Risk Forum provides an exclusive platform for Chief Risk Officers and senior risk management professionals to engage in meaningful discussions on the most pressing issues affecting their institutions. This forum is designed to help participants exchange ideas, dissect challenges, and explore solutions critical to strengthening their enterprise risk management practices. Each session fosters collaboration through interactive discussions and focused breakout groups, encouraging participants to share experiences and strategies with peers from similar institutions. Attendees will leave with actionable insights to navigate regulatory complexities, emerging risks, and technological advancements.

Benefits of the Forum

Stay current—on regulatory updates, market conditions, cybersecurity threats, technological advancements, operational risks, fraud and financial crimes, and credit risk.
Be prepared—learn about emerging risks and how to combat them
Develop—a strong and reliable regional network of peer bankers

Registration

The OBL Risk Forum includes sessions that run from 10AM to 3PM at OBL Education Center (4215 Worth Ave, Ste 300). The following sessions remain. Click here to register for all three sessions.

Tuesday, March 18
Thursday, August 7
Tuesday, October 14

How the Forum Works

The Risk Forum will meet three times throughout the year
Relevant "hot topics" will be discussed at each session. Participants are strongly encouraged to suggest topics of interest in advance of the session
Forum participants benefit from working with a seasoned facilitator
Attendees share best practices and solutions to risk management challenges

Who Should Attend?

Chief Risk Officers
Senior Risk Management Professionals
Compliance Officers
Management Positions in Credit and Risk Management

Forum Instructor

Niki White is Chief Growth Officer for SRA Watchtower and has over 20 years of experience in Enterprise Risk Management, Capital Management, Audit and tax. Prior to SRA Watchtower, Niki was the SVP Chief Risk Officer and Controller for First Capital Bank where she led the implementation of ERM and Capital Planning, updating of the COSO framework, and enhancement of the internal audit program to align with the ERM risk structure. She led the expansion of the ALCO Committee reporting and training, and oversaw the management of interest rate risk and liquidity as enhanced forecasting and analysis. Prior to First Capital, she was an Audit Manager for Yount Hyde & Barbour where she supported clients through the development and execution of risk and audit strategies. Prior to Yount Hyde, she was a Tax Associate for PricewaterhouseCoopers where she supported clients through corporate tax and multi-state tax issues. Ms. White is a Certified Public Accountant and earned a Bachelor of Science in Accounting at Pennsylvania State University. She also earned a Certificate in Leadership from University of Virginia, Darden Executive Education Program and is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants.

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Cancellation Policy

Refunds for the program will be granted for cancellations received in writing to the OBL Professional Development Team seven days prior to each session. Cancellations will be subject to a $75 processing fee. No Refunds will be granted for cancellations received within seven days of the program. Substitutions are always welcome.

Questions?

Contact Sarah Husk at 614-340-7610.