“Credit Reasoning and Writing is a two-day seminar focused on the preparation of credit approval documents that summarize succinctly the overall credit risk exposure that an institution is asked to take on.
This topic is increasingly recognized by financial institutions as a significant skills gap in their staff. In an age where data proliferates, senior credit professionals in many financial institutions have lamented that credit approval documents are often lengthy, sometimes reaching 30 to 50 pages and containing a high volume of data without adding significant insight. Elevator analysis is prevalent in some parts of the industry and although possessing strong analytical skills, many analysts lack the ability to summarize their findings succinctly.”