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Controlling credit risk is a critical function for lenders. As such, it is important for managers to have resources that accelerate the growth of new team members, and broaden the skills of their seasoned ones. Each risk-team member must understand the full range of disciplines that are required to ensure a top performing portfolio. Learn the best practices of top companies from experienced lending executives with a focus on quantitative methods.
Seminars
- Introduction to Credit Risk Management
- Best Practices in Scoring Implementation and Program Design
- Loss Forecasting and Provisioning
- Advanced Forecasting Techniques
- AI Methods in Credit Risk Management
- Driving Successful Automation
- Collections Optimization
- Advanced Credit Scoring Techniques
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Course Structure
Each of these topics are covered in single-day courses, with small classroom size to ensure high quality interaction with the instructor. Courses are taught by veteran industry executives with deep subject matter expertise. Classroom instruction is highly interactive and data driven, with valuable material provided to each attendee so that learnings may be replicated in their own companies.
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Course Schedule - Q1 2026
Introduction to Credit Risk Management
February 18, 2026 - Irving, Texas
8:00am - 4:00pm
Description
This course covers a broad range of topics including credit scoring, pricing, static pool analysis, roll rates and collections metrics. This course is designed for the senior risk leader who wants to dive deeper into each of the critical areas of credit risk, as well as the analyst who wishes to move beyond a single technical risk specialty. It is also ideal for accelerating the learning curve of new analysts.
Syllabus
- A broad overview of credit risk management functions
- Identifying and tracking the sources of credit deterioration
- Static pool delinquency and charge-off tracking
- Portfolio management metrics
- Champion/Challenger testing
- Pricing and profitability
- Key management reports
- Techniques for ad hoc credit analysis
Course training materials and data room for exercises provided. Lunch will also be provided.
Instructor: Daniel Parry
Best Practices in Scoring Implementation and Credit Program Design
February 19, 2026 - Irving, Texas
8:00am - 4:00pm
Description: This course covers best practices regarding the integration of a sound credit scoring system with a solid credit program. Additional topics include modifying the program for changing market conditions, and steps that must be taken to ensure the program is market competitive.
Syllabus
- Assessing loss estimates by score and program tier
- Tracking shifts in performance
- Modifying loss assumptions in a changing environment
- Essential aspects of sound credit policy
- Managing and tracking exceptions
- Setting price, loan structure, back-end and vehicle requirements
- Tracking efficiencies to ensure program competitiveness
- Pitfalls to Program Success: Leadership & Underwriter Resistance
- Managing the dealer relationship and its impact on credit performance
- Partnering with buying and funding operations to improve model performance
Course training materials and data room for exercises provided. Lunch will also be provided.
Instructors: Daniel Parry, David Knightly
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Our Instructors
Daniel Parry
David Knightly
David Knightly
Daniel is the co-founder and CEO of TruDecision. He has more than 25 years of experience in risk management. He was formerly the founder and CEO of Praxis Finance, a national auto loan portfolio acquisition company. Prior to that, he was a co-founder, board member and Chief Credit Officer of Exeter Finance. Prior to Exeter, he was the
Daniel is the co-founder and CEO of TruDecision. He has more than 25 years of experience in risk management. He was formerly the founder and CEO of Praxis Finance, a national auto loan portfolio acquisition company. Prior to that, he was a co-founder, board member and Chief Credit Officer of Exeter Finance. Prior to Exeter, he was the Senior Vice President of Credit Risk Management at AmeriCredit, now GM Financial. He has developed large, highly sophisticated risk management teams for multi-billion dollar auto lenders, and is experienced at growing lending organizations. He has authored more than 65 articles in industry and academic publications, and regularly speaks at industry conferences. In addition, Daniel has served as an expert witness on behalf of lenders in a wide range of legal proceedings. He formerly taught both graduate and undergraduate courses in business at the University of Texas at Dallas as well as LeTourneau University.
David Knightly
David Knightly
David Knightly
David has more than 30 years of industry experience, both on the dealership and auto lending side of the business. Prior to TruDecision, he was the Chief Operating Officer of two Florida-based subprime lenders. Before that he ran sales and buying operations for the Eastern half of the U.S. for Exeter Finance. Prior to Exeter, David man
David has more than 30 years of industry experience, both on the dealership and auto lending side of the business. Prior to TruDecision, he was the Chief Operating Officer of two Florida-based subprime lenders. Before that he ran sales and buying operations for the Eastern half of the U.S. for Exeter Finance. Prior to Exeter, David managed sales and underwriting for companies such as GM Financial, Capital One, Onyx and others. David is highly skilled in buying operations and sales management, and has a long track record of success helping companies excel in those areas.