Isabel Winfield
Julie-Marie Yon
Bank of St Helena Ltd is pleased to announce Isabel Winfield, Lending Services Manager, and Julie-Marie Yon, Assistant Lending Services Manager, have successfully achieved a Certificate in Commercial Lending, EQF Level 5/6 or SCQF Level 9, gaining membership with the Chartered Banker Institute.
Comprising of 6 Units the qualification is designed to develop the knowledge, understanding and skills relating to the Commercial Lending environment in a digital age, considering the key drivers of change, the challenges faced, and the impact on banks and customers of technological developments and regulatory changes.
Isabel commented:
“The course was interesting and informative, particularly in regards to changes in banking and banking processes which are a result of the world becoming more digitalised; and the opportunities and challenges that advances in technology can bring. It also reaffirmed my knowledge and strengthened my confidence in the processes carried out at the Bank of St Helena and the guidelines that we adhere to. I will continue to apply this knowledge and experience in my everyday role.”
Julie-Marie commented:
“The completion of this certificate has enhanced my knowledge and understanding of the commercial lending environment in a digital age, understanding the external influences and challenges for banks.
“The course provided an understanding of different techniques and tools which can be utilised to appraise the creditworthiness of a business, develop relationship management strategies and endorsed the banks current practices ensuring risk verses reward balance, when providing funding.
“I am happy to have completed this qualification and will utilise the skills and knowledge attained.”
Joey George, Managing Director, said:
“Well done to both Isabel and Julie-Marie on their achievement; this is yet another outstanding example of staff’s commitment to training and development to enhance the service offering to our customers.”
Bank of St Helena Ltd offer their congratulations to Isabel and Julie-Marie on their achievement.