Course Overview

This Advanced Bank Risk Analysis training course will enable banks to identify, measure, and manage risk in line with their risk profile and regulatory requirements, balancing risk with return in order to achieve sustainable profits and market position. In a volatile environment, such knowledge and skills are vital to the success of all banks.

This RTI training course examines the major risks, such as credit risk, interest rate risk, and market risk, to enable banks to develop a diverse asset and liability portfolio fit for the digital age and capable of addressing the threats from economic and operational risk, such as fraud & money laundering. The training course builds on the lessons learnt from the financial crisis and explores how derivatives can be used to manage risk rather than providing risk.

This RTI training course will highlight:

• The current & future business & economic environment faced by banks
• The major risks facing banks
• Statistical measures of risk, such as VAR
• The tools & techniques to manage risk
• Regulatory requirements in banking (Basle II & III)

Objectives

At the end of this Advanced Bank Risk Analysis training course, you will learn to:

• Identify major risks facing the bank
• Measure and evaluate risk in line with the bank’s risk profile and regulations
• Manage risk effectively
• Evaluate derivatives as a risk management tool
• Balance risk with return and regulatory requirements

Training Methodology

This Advanced Bank Risk Analysis training course will be conducted along workshop principles with formal lectures and interactive worked examples. Relevant cases will be used to illustrate the application of each tool in an operational environment. Each learning point will be reinforced with practical exercises. The instructor will clearly explain and demonstrate how these techniques are applied using real-life examples.

Organisational Impact

Organisations will gain:

• Improved awareness of risk
• A risk management culture throughout the organisation
• Improved risk management and strategic evaluation of options facing the bank
• Improved decision-making and management skills
• Staff who have increased confidence and understanding

Personal Impact

As a result of attending this training course, delegates will:

• Improve their knowledge of risk management, which they can apply to their bank
• Be able to make or contribute effectively to risk measurement & management
• Make sound risk management decisions
• Gain enhanced career prospects
• Be able to analyse and critically evaluate risk management strategies

Who Should Attend?

This RTI training course is suitable for a wide range of professionals, but will greatly benefit:

• Risk management professionals looking to improve their knowledge and skills
• Bank managers & senior professionals seeking a role in risk management
• Bank professionals seeking to improve their knowledge
• Those responsible for implementing, managing, or dealing with risk
• Those with a keen interest in banking & finance

Course Outline