Operations Level 1

Operations Level One focuses on the daily duties of the Operations Specialist and how to glean important data from information submitted by the borrower. The extrapolation and analysis of key indices will be taught to the analysts so that emerging situations can be effectively analyzed and risks properly managed.

Topics covered include:

• A systematic overview of the key aspects of ABL operations, such as borrowing base calculation, verifications, and cash management
  
• How to develop deeper questioning skills to identify inconsistencies and potential fraud
  
• How to increase awareness of red flags that should be investigated further
  

Course Objectives

• Understand the duties of operations specialists and the importance of the role in the organization
  This interactive program will provide a systematic overview of the key aspects of ABL operations. Attendees will gain a better understanding of borrowing base calculation, verifications, and cash management.
      
• Recognize the key part of the loan documentation—the loan and security agreement
  The instructor will walk through the methodology used to structure a deal.
  
  
• Identify key data submitted by borrowers
  Attendees will learn to analyze key indices to better understand the borrower’s business trends.
  
  
• Respond effectively and quickly to red flags that may indicate fraud
  Attendees will come away with an understanding of the key situations that may indicate a problem, including problems with fraudulent invoices or issues with obsolete inventory.

Participants should have 6 months to two years of experience. See below for more information and contact nwalls@sfnet.com with any questions.