The course covers the fundamentals of risk management using theory and practice in line with the most recent regulations and up-to-date industry best practices.

The objective is to comprehensively understand financial and non-financial risk as well as the regulatory environment under which financial institutions operate.

After studying this course, you should be able to:

• Understand the approach to risk management through risk identification, risk measurement, and risk management
• Demonstrate knowledge of the range of risks faced by financial Institutions. In particular: market risk, credit risk, operational risk, liquidity risk, interest rate risk of the banking book, other risks
• Learn how international regulation, particularly the Basel Accords, affects the management of these risks.