Certification in Financial Risk Management

Course Content:

Fundamentals of Financial Risk Management:
Introduction to financial risk management and its importance in business strategy.
Basic principles of market risk, credit risk, liquidity risk and operational risk.
International regulations and standards in risk management, such as Basel III and COSO.

Risk assessment and quantification:
Risk assessment methods: qualitative and quantitative analysis.
Risk quantification models: Value at Risk (VaR), Expected Shortfall, and stress models.
Tools and software for financial risk assessment.

Market Risk and Hedging Models:
Market risk analysis: types of risks, including foreign exchange, interest rate and commodity risks.
Hedging strategies using financial derivatives: forwards, futures, options and swaps.
Portfolio risk management and investment optimization under uncertainty conditions.

Credit Risk and Credit Portfolio Management:
Credit risk analysis: creditworthiness assessment and credit rating.
Credit risk models: Merton, CreditMetrics, and CreditRisk+.
Credit risk mitigation strategies: guarantees, securitization and use of CDS (Credit Default Swaps).

Operational Risk and Business Continuity Management:
Identification and assessment of operational risk: process failures, human error, and fraud.
Implementation of internal controls and operational risk management policies.
Business continuity planning and crisis management.

Liquidity Risk and Management Strategies:
Liquidity risk analysis: causes and effects on financial stability.
Liquidity risk management strategies: cash flow management and liquidity reserves.
Liquidity risk regulation: Basel III requirements and key ratios such as LCR and NSFR.

Integrated Risk Management (ERM):
Development of an Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) framework.
Strategies for integrating risk management into strategic planning.
Case studies on the successful implementation of ERM in global organizations.

Risk in Emerging and Global Markets:
Specific challenges in risk management in emerging markets.
Assessment of political, economic and governance risks in international contexts.
Global risk mitigation strategies for multinational and exporting companies.

Final Project and Risk Management Simulation:
Participants will develop a final project consisting of risk identification and mitigation in a real or simulated case study.
Simulation of a financial crisis and development of an action plan to mitigate the impact on the organization.
Presentation of the project to a panel of experts and evaluation of the proposed solutions.

Additional Benefits:

Certification in Financial Risk Management:
Upon completion of the course, you will receive a certification that demonstrates your mastery of financial risk management, endorsed by prestigious financial institutions.

Access to Specialized Tools and Resources:
You’ll get access to risk management software licenses, real case studies, and exclusive reference material to strengthen your knowledge.

Mentoring and Networking:
During the course, you will have the opportunity to interact with leaders in the financial industry, participate in webinars and networking events, and receive guidance for your career in risk management.

Course Duration: 6 months

Modality: 100% online, with live sessions, practical simulations and access to recorded content.