Risk Management in Finance Training Course

Module 1: Fundamentals of Financial Risk Management

The definition and purpose of risk management

An overview of different types of financial risks

The role of a risk management framework

The relationship between risk and return

Practical session: A discussion on a case study of a major financial crisis and its causes

Module 2: Credit Risk Management

The definition and types of credit risk

The process of credit risk assessment and scoring

The use of loan covenants and collateral

The importance of a credit risk policy

Practical session: A hands-on exercise on calculating a credit score for a small business

Module 3: Market Risk Management

The definition and types of market risk

The use of Value at Risk (VaR)

The role of a trading limit

The importance of a market risk policy

Practical session: A hands-on exercise on calculating the VaR for a portfolio of stocks

Module 4: Liquidity Risk Management

The definition and types of liquidity risk

The importance of a liquidity buffer

The role of a cash flow forecast

The use of stress testing for liquidity risk

Practical session: A group exercise on how to manage a company's liquidity in a crisis

Module 5: Operational Risk Management

The definition and types of operational risk

The role of internal controls

The use of a risk and control self-assessment

The importance of a fraud prevention program

Practical session: A group exercise on how to identify and mitigate operational risks in a bank

Module 6: The Financial Regulatory Environment

An overview of the Basel Accords and other regulations

The role of government and regulatory bodies

The importance of a clear and consistent legal framework

The role of internal and external audits

Practical session: A group discussion on a case study of a new financial regulation

Module 7: Risk Measurement and Modeling

The use of financial models for risk measurement

The role of historical data and stress testing

The importance of model validation

The use of a risk dashboard

Practical session: A hands-on exercise on how to build a simple risk model in a spreadsheet

Module 8: Strategic Risk Management

The definition and purpose of strategic risk

The role of a strategic risk assessment

The relationship between strategic risk and business strategy

The importance of a risk-aware culture

Practical session: A group exercise on how to identify and manage strategic risks for a new business venture

Module 9: Integrated Risk Management and Stress Testing

The importance of an integrated risk management framework

The use of a risk appetite statement

The role of stress testing and scenario analysis

The importance of a business continuity plan

Practical session: A group exercise on how to perform a stress test on a bank's loan portfolio

Module 10: Capstone Project: Developing a Risk Management Framework

A comprehensive review of all course modules

Participants work on a full-scale risk management project

Developing a risk management framework for a financial institution

Presenting their plan and its projected impact

Practical session: Finalizing and presenting a complete risk management framework to the group

Requirements:

• Participants should be reasonably proficient in English.
• Applicants must live up to Armstrong Global Institute admission criteria.

Terms and Conditions

1. Discounts: Organizations sponsoring Four Participants will have the 5th attend Free

2. What is catered for by the Course Fees: Fees cater for all requirements for the training – Learning materials, Lunches, Teas, Snacks and Certification. All participants will additionally cater for their travel and accommodation expenses, visa application, insurance, and other personal expenses.

3. Certificate Awarded: Participants are awarded Certificates of Participation at the end of the training.

4. The program content shown here is for guidance purposes only. Our continuous course improvement process may lead to changes in topics and course structure.

5. Approval of Course: Our Programs are NITA Approved. Participating organizations can therefore claim reimbursement on fees paid in accordance with NITA Rules.

Booking for Training

Simply send an email to the Training Officer on training@armstrongglobalinstitute.com and we will send you a registration form. We advise you to book early to avoid missing a seat to this training.

Or call us on +254720272325 / +254725012095 / +254724452588

Payment Options

We provide 3 payment options, choose one for your convenience, and kindly make payments at least 5 days before the Training start date to reserve your seat:

1. Groups of 5 People and Above – Cheque Payments to: Armstrong Global Training & Development Center Limited should be paid in advance, 5 days to the training.

2. Invoice: We can send a bill directly to you or your company.

3. Deposit directly into Bank Account (Account details provided upon request)

Cancellation Policy

1. Payment for all courses includes a registration fee, which is non-refundable, and equals 15% of the total sum of the course fee.

2. Participants may cancel attendance 14 days or more prior to the training commencement date.

3. No refunds will be made 14 days or less before the training commencement date. However, participants who are unable to attend may opt to attend a similar training course at a later date or send a substitute participant provided the participation criteria have been met.

Tailor Made Courses

This training course can also be customized for your institution upon request for a minimum of 5 participants. You can have it conducted at our Training Centre or at a convenient location. For further inquiries, please contact us on Tel: +254720272325 / +254725012095 / +254724452588 or Email training@armstrongglobalinstitute.com

Accommodation and Airport Transfer

Accommodation and Airport Transfer is arranged upon request and at extra cost. For reservations contact the Training Officer on Email: training@armstrongglobalinstitute.com or on Tel: +254720272325 / +254725012095 / +254724452588