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The 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.

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

Forum Session Dates

Session One:
Tuesday, March 18th
Session Two:
Thursday, August 7th
Session Three:
Tuesday, October 14th
Runs:
10AM to 3PM
Location:
OBL Education Center
4215 Worth Ave, Ste 300, Columbus, OH 43219
  • Forum Benefits
  • Who Should Attend
  • Discussion Topics
  • Brochure
  • Instructor
  • Promo Video
  • Questions

Benefits of the Risk 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

The forum is designed for the following;

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

These are some examples of the discussion topics that may occur during the course of the forum.

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Grab the Brochure below

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Niki White Director

Partner & Chief Growth Officer for SRA Watchtower 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.

Have any questions? Contact the PD Team

Sarah Husk
Education Manager | (614)340-7610
Megan Peiffer
Education Specialist | (614)340-7618
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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.

Continuing Education

The Ohio Bankers League is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. This program and attendees qualify for Continuing Professional Education credit in the area of Specialized Knowledge.