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Live Streamed Via Zoom - January 25, February 15, March 28, and April 25, 2024 - 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. CT

This four-part interactive series is designed to provide a complete overview of banking principles and operations. These sessions are a must for all new bank employees and bank directors new to banking, management trainees, and bank veterans who are looking to broaden their banking knowledge and any and all bank staff with up to five years of experience in the industry.  While it is recommended that participants attend the full series, each session’s material stands alone.

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Benefits

• Establish a strong foundational knowledge of banking in the United States
• Expand banking skills and knowledge in a focused learning environment
• Interact and network with other bankers in a virtual environment
• Understand the variety of banking career opportunities
• Improve cross-functional contributions and performance

Session 1: Overview of Banking - January 25

• Discovering Your Role as an Essential Service Provider
• Evolution of Money and Banking
• The Federal Reserve as the Central Bank of the United States (FED)
• U.S. State and Federal Financial Institution Regulatory Agencies
• Banking and Its Regulation

Session 2: Business Operations and Management - February 15

• Types of Banks and Banking Organizational Structure
• Roles and Responsibilities of the Board of Directors
• Key Banking Divisions
• Key Banking Departments
• Compliance Management Fundamentals
• Bank Examinations
• Deposit Accounts
• E-Banking and Treasury Management Products and Services

Session 3: How Banks Make Money and Risk Management - March 28

• How Banks Make Money
• The Bank’s Annual Report
• Overview of Lending
• Risk Management and Safety and Soundness
• Bank Performance Metrics

Session 4: Safeguarding the Bank and Its Stakeholders and Growing the Bank - April 25

• Ethics in a Sound Banking System
• Corporate Governance
• Security Regulations
• The Banker’s Responsibility in Preventing and Reporting Crime
• Customer Service Excellence
• Growing the Bank

Program Requirements

• Have Zoom virtual meeting access with audio
• Interact with the facilitator and other participants in a live, virtual environment, including chat discussions
• Actively participate in all activities and exercises and complete assignments
• Have full, working computer microphone and speakers or phone access
• For the best training experience and learning results, virtual attendees are highly encouraged to have their video cameras on during training

Facilitators
Christie Drexler is the Owner of Drexler Consulting, LLC, a financial services consulting and training business focused on developing purpose-driven, competent, servant leaders in all roles of banking. Christie has 26 years of direct experience in the financial services industry, working for both community and large regional banks. Her experience has been expansive, including successfully navigating retail and commercial banking careers. She has served as Division President, Market President, Chief Credit Officer, Chief Retail Officer, and Regional Sales and Service Manager and has a B.S. in Finance from Berry College and an MBA from Georgia College and State University. Christie is a passionate facilitator and coach who strives to live the values and leadership strategies she teaches in her training programs.

Josh Collins, Consultant with Drexler Consulting, LLC, has 12 years of banking experience serving in various leadership roles in retail banking, human resources, and talent development. Josh’s background includes developing and facilitating banking, customer service, and leadership and culture development training programs. Josh is a graduate of The University of Georgia and is SHRM-CP certified.

Full Series Per Person IBA Member $995 | Nonmember $1665
Individual Programs Per Person IBA Member $265 | Nonmember $445