The Business of Banking - Business Academy MBA Masterclass Series

Join our Financial Services facilitator, Chris Westcott, alongside Hertfordshire Graduate MBA, other students, alumni, businesses and distinguished guests, in this quick-fire two-hour digital session as we explore cutting-edge trends and insights that are shaping the future in this important field.

Chris Westcott has had over 30 years of experience in the banking industry, with the majority of time spent working in the U.K. in the field of treasury management. He has held a range of senior positions in the Treasury functions of both Nat West and RBS. These have included divisional 'Treasurer' roles and various project assignments, such as leading the development of an in-house securitisation capability and the integration of the ABN AMRO treasury function post-acquisition.

The session will explore a range of banking related topics, including:

• What is banking?
• What are the roles of the different types of bank?
• Market leaders in the banking industry
• Competition in the banking industry
• Extent of an internationalised market
• Most challenging aspects of the banking industry and how to overcome them
• Developing personal resilience
• Benefits of coaching and/or mentoring