Florida Banking December 2023

FBEF: FACES OF THE FOUNDATION

ELEVATE YOUR BANKING CAREER WITH FSU’S JURIS MASTER IN FINANCIAL REGULATION AND COMPLIANCE BY JAYME SKINNER, JM, CRCM, VP COMPLIANCE AND CRA OFFICER, FIRST BANK

T he Florida Bankers Association (FBA) has a wealth of banking resources such as educational webinars, certifications, online and in person conferences, and various tools enabling bankers to be successful in their careers. I grew up as a compliance officer with FBA. I went to my first three-day compliance school back in 1999 offered by FBA and I was hooked every year after that. Therefore, as an avid

In addition, the FSU JM program has the option to attend completely online. As I live and work in South Florida, this was a definite plus. Because I have two children that are still at home and very active in school functions and sports, this was the final selling point! As a bank compliance officer about to begin another journey into furthering her education, I couldn’t wait for my classes to get started! The

follower and member of FBA, I was drawn to the articles advertising the Juris Master’s Degree with a Major in Financial Regulation and Compliance offered through Florida State University (FSU). Having already earned my bachelor’s degree in Banking about nine years ago (another former FBA promoted program), I thought this might be of interest and decided

thought of learning more about regulations I believed I already knew was exciting to me. Any aspect of compliance combined with training resources and materials gives my professional life meaning (maybe a little dramatic, but I am that person that loves compliance!). I love to learn and use that knowledge to help the growth of the bank. I view compliance and

“THE FSU JM PROGRAM ALSO PROVIDED ME WITH A BETTER

UNDERSTANDING OF WHAT A CULTURE OF COMPLIANCE SHOULD LOOK LIKE.”

to take a more in-depth review of the classes being offered. To my pleasant surprise, there were so many topics available covering all aspects of compliance and regulations. If you have been in banking as long as I have, more than 25 years, you know that banking has evolved. As the banking industry has steadily progressed with technology, emphasis on risk management, and with more Artificial Intelligence (AI) products becoming the norm, I thought what a perfect time to go back to school and learn what regulations look like in today’s banking environment.

regulations as helpful guides and not hindrances to bank growth. By thoroughly understanding compliance and regulations, I feel I can confidently maneuver around compliance pitfalls. The FSU JM program forced me to think critically about compliance scenarios and situations and how the outcomes can be the same but obtained with differing methods. The realization that there is more than one way to comply with the regulations enables me to provide greater service to my management team by giving them options that benefit the bank’s mission and goals. Having

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