Academy
Alvernia University Banking & Financial Services Academy
Prepare for the future of banking leadership. The financial sector is evolving, and the demand for skilled professionals is rising.
Help Needed
- Economic Expansion: More businesses mean more financial transactions.
- Retirement of Baby Boomers: Leadership roles in banking and lending are being vacated with no succession plan in place for experienced bankers to fill these critical roles.
- Complexity of Financial Transactions: Professionals must navigate regulations, governance, risk, and global finance.
Industry Trends
- Commercial loan demand is rising (Federal Reserve, 2024).
- Businesses need financing for equipment and growth.
- Commercial real estate loans have doubled from 2012 to 2024.
In High Demand
There are 75,100 financial manager openings per year. Who will fill them?
- Financial Managers: 17% projected job growth (2023–2033, BLS).
- Securities & Financial Services: 7% job growth (2023–2033, BLS).
- Investment Banking: Demand is increasing as global markets expand.
Learn More
Contact Missy Orlando, assistant vice president, strategic partnerships & workforce/business development at 610-413-8300 or Missy.Orlando@Alvernia.edu.
Information
This academy is built by banking leaders, for banking leaders.
ADVISORY & STEERING COMMITTEE
• Fulton Financial Corp: Jeff Rush, Meg Mueller
• Customers Bank: Dick Ehst, Tim Romig
• Tompkins Community Bank: Ginger Kunkel, John Perate
• Murphy McCormack Capital Advisors: Bob McCormack
EXPERT CONTENT CURATORS
• Senior executives from Customers Bank, M&T Bank, Visions FCU, Orrstown Bank and Alvernia University
• Program Investment: $20,000 | 24 months ($10,000/year)
• Up to 3 leaders per institution (staggered start)
• Senior leadership mentorship
• Hands-on project for bank growth
Return on Investment:
✔ Future-Proof Bank Leadership
✔ Stronger Relationship & Sales Skills
✔ Completed Project Driving Bank Success
✔ A Competitive, Skilled Workforce
Skills That Drive Success:
✔ Emotional Intelligence & Leadership Development
✔ Relationship & Sales Mastery
✔ Commercial Banking & Corporate Responsibility
✔ Compliance & Governance
• Learning Approach: Case Studies & Online Learning
• Keynote Speakers: Federal Reserve, PA Banking Secretary, Investment Leaders
• Cohort-Based: Interactive in-class & online collaboration