Pre-Conference

Operational Risk Forum - Sunday November 17, 2013 (optional)


8:00 a.m. – 8:15 a.m.
Introduction and Review of Agenda

8:15 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.
Challenges in Implementing an Operational Risk Framework
Steve Salvador, Director of Operational Risk, Susquehanna Bancshares
  • Developing an operational risk framework.
  • Resource allocation.
  • Obtaining buy-in from lines of business.
  • Developing metrics; Board and senior management reporting.
  • Discussion of tools - KRIs, RCSA.

9:00 a.m. – 9:45 a.m.
Risk Convergence
Eric Holmquist, Managing Director, Accume Partners
  • Integration of risk disciplines within a single framework.
  • Identification of key stakeholders.
  • The importance of culture.
  • Operationalizing risk management; i.e., making risk management actionable.
  • Using GRC technology

9:45 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
Break

10:00 a.m. – 10:45 a.m.
Current Views on Cybersecurity

Edward J. DeMarco, Jr., General Counsel and Director of Operational Risk & Regulatory Relations/Communications, The Risk Management Association

  • Threat identification and assessment.
  • Mitigation strategies.

10:45 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Strategic Risk
Nancy Foster, EVP and Chief Risk Officer, Park Sterling Bank
  • Defining strategic risk.
  • How risk is being integrated with business strategy to create value for the institution.
  • The link between strategic risk and operational risk; i.e., execution of strategy.

11:30 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
Integration of Operational Risk into The Fabric of the Institution
Peter Buerger, Consultant, Risk & More
  • Building a risk awareness culture.
  • Building consensus on risk allocation policies.
  • The importance of clear, consistent internal communication.
  • Corporate governance.

12:15 p.m.        
Conclusion


RMA-CRC: 6 CEUs
Registration fees:
RMA Member (forum alone): $595
RMA Member (with full conference registration): $395
Nonmember: $750


Pre-Conference Round Tables - Sunday November 17, 2013 (optional)


2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Pre-Conference Round Tables

Credit Risk Policy Round Table (for bankers only, optional) Participate in interactive discussions that will focus on credit risk policy issues. The final agenda will be developed with input from round table participants. Designed for senior managers engaged in credit policy, credit administration, and other risk management functions.

RMA-CRC: 3 CEUs
Registration fee: $250

Enterprise Risk Management Round Table for Community Banks (for bankers only, optional) Share ideas around topics such as ERM structure, measurement, and practical applications. The final agenda will be developed with input from round table participants. Designed for senior community bankers with ERM responsibilities.

RMA-CRC: 3 CEUs
Registration fee: $250