Risk Management in Financial Services

Course description and benefits

This course will give students an overview of finan­cial risk management, helping them to understand just how important it is in today’s marketplace. Students will learn how to think about risk, how to measure risk, and how to manage risk. They’ll be introduced to all the tools that are used by profes­sionals to calculate and manage risk. They’ll also learn about the regulations relating to financial risk management. Once the course is completed, par­ticipants will have a solid understanding of how to approach real-world risk management problems. Who will benefit

• Risk professionals
• Financial industry employees
• Those interested in a career in risk management • Traders
• Government regulators

Course outline

• Overview of risk management
• Strategies for assessing risk
• Credit risk and asset and liability management
• Regulatory regimes
• Risk management tools

Course outcomes

On completion of this course, participants will:

• Understand what is financial risk management. • Understand how to use different tools available to manage risk.
• Know how to calculate financial risk.
• Understand the regulations governing financial risk management.
• Know the difference for firms operating in local and international markets.

Course format

The course is a combination of classroom time and learning workshops. Classroom sessions are intensive and participative and will include a variety of approaches including lectures, group discussions and practical exercises. A number of guest lectur­ers will also make presentations, aiding the overall learning experience.

Presenters

The course presenters will include top-level industry experts and practitioners.

Course materials

In addition to comprehensive course notes, participants will be provided with course bags, core textbooks and a notebook.

Tea break and lunch will also be provided.