Webinar: Creating the Right Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) Program
April 16, 2026 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Building an ERM program is much less intimidating when you start with a roadmap designed for community financial institutions.
This webinar will simplify Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) and provide a grounded understanding of fundamentals, from establishing an effective committee and defining key risk categories to developing essential tools such as a risk appetite and tolerance statement. Attendees will leave with a practical blueprint, actionable strategies, and renewed confidence to strengthen institutional resilience and strategic decision‑making.
KEY WEBINAR TAKEAWAYS
- Conducting the ERM risk assessment with confidence
- The fundamentals of ERM and benefits of an ERM program
- The three dynamic phases of ERM and how to seamlessly integrate ERM into your institution’s strategic plan
- An ERM committee charter and other key components of the ERM program
BONUS MATERIALS
- ERM risk assessment template
WEBINAR DETAILS
Embarking on your first Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) program — or looking to refine an existing one — can feel overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be. This webinar will break ERM down into clear, actionable components. Attendees will gain a solid understanding of fundamentals, the building blocks of a complete program, and how to integrate risk management into your strategic plan. Key topics include building an effective ERM committee charter, selecting the right committee members, understanding top risk categories, and developing essential tools such as an ERM risk assessment and a risk management appetite and tolerance statement.
Participants will also explore the three ongoing phases of a successful ERM program: identifying and assessing risk, mitigating and eliminating risk, and monitoring and reporting risk. You will walk away with a clear visualization of the ERM process, practical strategies to enhance existing programs, and a deeper understanding of the benefits a well‑established ERM framework brings to the institution.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
- Chief risk officers
- Risk managers/leaders
- Chief Credit Officers
- Chief Financial Officers
- Compliance officers
- Internal auditors
- Presidents involved in the risk management process and their ERM program
TAKE-AWAY TOOLKIT
- Employee training log
- Interactive quiz
- PDF of slides and speaker’s contact info for follow-up questions
- Attendance certificate provided to self-report CE credits
Speaker: Marcia Malzahn, Malzahn Strategic, LLC
As the president and founder of Malzahn Strategic, LLC, Marcia “Marci” Malzahn delivers expert consulting services to community financial institutions, specializing in strategic planning, enterprise risk management, treasury management, and talent management. With 30 years of banking experience, including a decade as EVP/CFO/COO of a community bank she cofounded, Marci brings a wealth of knowledge and real-world insights to her audiences.
Marci is also the founder and an inspirational speaker at Crowning Achievements International, where she inspires and educates emerging leaders through her powerful keynote speeches. A sought-after speaker at industry conferences, leadership forums, and women’s events, Marci is the author of five books and has received numerous professional awards. As a Certified Virtual Presenter, Marci offers both online and onsite training for financial institutions. A certified life coach and a certified community bank director, she holds a bachelor’s in business management from Bethel University and is a graduate and faculty member of the Graduate School of Banking in Madison, Wisconsin.