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Community Banker Workshop: Intro to Model Risk Management

In today’s data-driven world, community banks are relying on models more than ever. From credit scoring and Asset Liability Management (ALM) to fair lending analytics, Current Expected Credit Loss (CECL) calculations and BSA/AML monitoring, we have models that help us run the bank. But as model use grows, so does model risk, and that means regulators are watching closely.

Upcoming
DATE

Thursday, March 5, 2026
2:30 pm - 5:00 pm

INSTRUCTOR

Lauren Sparks

FORMAT

Workshop

CREDIT TYPE

3 CRCM Credits

$450.00 or 4 Tokens

Includes: Live Access, 30 Days OnDemand Playback, Presenter Materials and Handouts

  • Auditing
  • BSA
  • Compliance
  • Information Technology/Security
  • Risk Management/Legal
  • Bank Legal Counsel
  • Compliance Officer
  • Credit Analyst
  • Internal Auditor
  • IT Professional
  • Privacy Officer/Information Security Professional
  • Risk Manager
  • Senior Management

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This interactive 2.5 hour workshop introduces the key principles of Model Risk Management (MRM) tailored specifically for community banks. We will demystify regulatory expectations (OCC 2011-12 / SR 11-7) and explore practical approaches for scaling MRM frameworks to fit your institution’s size and complexity. Finally, we will share examples of what works, and what doesn’t work, in real-world banking environments.

What You'll Learn

  • Outline Regulatory Guidance for Model Risk Management
  • Key Components of MRM
  • Common Errors 
  • Workshop: Scaling for Community Bank

Who Should Attend

Whether you’re in compliance, risk, audit, credit, BSA/AML or IT, you’ll leave understanding  not just what model risk is, but how to establish a framework to manage it effectively without  building a full-blown quantitative team.

Lauren Sparks

Instructor Bio

With a career spanning 40+-years as a community banker and banking regulatory risk management consultant, Lauren Sparks is an accomplished advocate for community banks and women’s financial services leadership. In her career Ms. Sparks held positions in community banks that ranged from teller to Investment Officer, Loan Officer, and Cashier. She founded a women-owned, women-led denovo community bank and served as CEO and Chairman of the Board. In risk management consulting, Ms. Sparks moved to bank consulting firms at a local level, and then to a national level where as a Director she specialized in troubled banks and fintech. In 2009, Ms. Sparks formed 3PR, Inc., a woman-owned consulting firm specializing in community banks and financial service firms where she serves as CEO. 3PR serves more than 50 community banks at any given time and has been a preferred vendor for one of the world’s largest software providers.



She has edited the Reference Guide for Regulatory Compliance Manual (RGRC) for the American Bankers’ Association (ABA). Ms. Sparks is a founder of the Houston chapter of the Association of Certified Anti-Money Laundering Association (ACAMS) and is a Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS), Certified Regulatory Compliance Manager (CRCM), and has been an Accredited ACH Processional (AAP).

Continuing Education Credit Information

Community Banker Workshop: Intro to Model Risk Management has been approved for 3 CRCM credits. This statement is not an endorsement of this program or its sponsor. Credits are redeemable for both Live and OnDemand viewing. For questions on certificates, please email support@oncourselearning.com. Certification holders must report these credits at https://aba.csod.com.

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