Founded in 1914, The Risk Management Association (RMA) is a not-for-profit, member-driven professional association whose sole purpose is to advance the use of sound risk principles in the financial services industry. RMA promotes an enterprise approach to risk management that focuses on credit risk, market risk, and operational risk.

Headquartered in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, RMA has 1,600 institutional members that include banks of all sizes as well as nonbank financial institutions. They are represented in the Association by 31,000 individuals located throughout North America, Europe, Australia, and Asia/Pacific.

Interested in getting involved with RMA and this Chapter? Go to www.rmahq.org/membership to find out how.

RMA and BAI have come together as ProSight Financial Association. This strategic combination brings together RMA’s expertise in serving commercial banking and its risk management needs and BAI’s knowledge in serving retail banking and its regulatory compliance requirements.

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RMA South Florida Group on LinkedIn

RMA South Florida Young Professional Group on LinkedIn

The South Florida Chapter, like all RMA chapters, is organized and run by volunteer members. We strongly encourage current or prospective members to become involved in shaping the future direction of the chapter by contacting any of the current officers or committee chairs. We would also be happy to discuss the many benefits that can be derived from membership in RMA.

Also visit the Florida Regional Chapter website.

Scholarships

For Students in an undergraduate program who are interested in working in the banking industry after graduation.

Applications are now open.

The Risk Management Association Foundation offers scholarships to students in an undergraduate program who are interested in working in the financial industry after graduation. The RMA Foundation has awarded over $200,000 annually in scholarships ranging from $1,000 to $5,000. Winners may reapply for continuation of their scholarships for up to two additional years, provided each student fulfills the renewal requirements and maintains their student membership with RMA.  To apply and get more information please click on the following link:

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Upcoming Event: (REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN)

The South Florida Chapter of RMA Proudly Presents:

     2026 Executive Officer Panel 

Moderated by: Paul Szczepanski, SVP, Director of Credit Risk Review, Seacoast Bank

The following senior leaders of community & regional banks within the South Florida market area will share their insights on the current banking environment:

Chuck Shaffer, Chairman & CEO Seacoast Bank
Keith Costello, Chairman & CEO, Locality Bank
Gil Pomar, EVP State President (East FL), SouthState Bank
Marty Lanahan, EVP FL Regional President, First Horizon Bank

When: Monday, May 18, 2025

Time: 11:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. 
Lunch served promptly at Noon. Panel discussion beginning shortly thereafter.

Where: Embassy Suites, 1601 Belvedere Road, West Palm Beach, FL 33406

CRC - CEUs: 1.8 Hours

Register & Pay Online:

PayPal $70.00

Square $70.00

Please contact Reese Sastro at reese.sastro@firsthorizon.com or 561-301-9394 with any questions.