Financial services institutions face significant risks including credit risk, market risk, liquidity risk, operational risk, regulatory and compliance risk, reputational risk, systemic risk, counterparty risk, and technology risk. This introductory course covers the definition of risk, approaches to risk (reduce, eliminate, mitigate, do nothing), why the financial services sector is especially laden with risks, fundamentals of risk identification, assessment, measurement, monitoring, mitigation, regulatory compliance, risk culture and governance, and the role of effective governance.

This Course Offers

• Complete introduction to risk management in financial services: Learn what risk management is, critical risk types in financial services, drivers of risk, and general approaches to risks including reduce, eliminate, mitigate, or do nothing.
• Common risks in the industry: Understand credit risk, market risk, liquidity risk, operational risk, regulatory and compliance risk, reputational risk, systemic risk, counterparty risk, and technology risk with causes, mitigation strategies, and examples.
• Key components of risk management: Master risk identification, risk assessment, risk measurement and monitoring, risk mitigation, regulatory compliance, and risk culture and governance.
• Effective governance structures: Learn how effective governance including board oversight, transparency and disclosure, internal controls, and management culture are essential in mitigating risks.

Why We Love This Course

1. One student review noted the course was very good and the professor had the perfect voice for easy understanding and clarity.
2. Another noted it was valuable.
3. It is designed for banking executives, internal auditors, financial analysts, compliance officers, risk managers, investment advisors, and anyone aspiring to work in financial services.
4. The course provides a gentle introduction to the risk perspective that educates and enlightens.

Risk management is essential in financial services. Failures can destroy institutions. The question is whether you want to understand the fundamentals of risk management in financial services, or enter the industry without understanding the risks that can wipe out organizations.

• Banking Executives, Internal Auditors, Financial Analysts, Compliance Officers, Risk Managers, Investment Advisors.
• Aspiring Banking and Financial Services Professionals.
• Credit Analysts, Regulatory Consultants, Insurance Underwriters, Treasury Managers, Portfolio Managers.
• Operational Risk Managers, Financial Controllers, Chief Risk Officers (CROs).
• Accountants, Tax professionals, Corporate Treasurers, Quantitative Analysts, Loan Officers, Financial Consultants.

• Interest in financial services.
• Desire to learn about finance.
• No prior finance experience is required.
• Commitment to course completion.
• Access to a computer with internet connection.
• Basic computer literacy.
• Proficiency in English.
• Analytical thinking.

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