Risk Management - Fundamentals

Banking professionals seeking an advanced risk management certification with 5 years + of experience in the financial industry).

The global banking industry is undergoing rapid transformation - shaped by digital innovation, evolving regulations, geopolitical tensions and rising customer expectations. At the same time, financial crises, cyber threats and misconduct scandals have underscored how unmanaged risks can severely damage institutions and economies. In this environment, effective risk management has progressively become a strategic imperative. Banks must anticipate and respond to a broad spectrum of risks, both seen and unforeseen. This module explores why risk management lies at the heart of sustainable, trustworthy banking.
This training is offered in a blended-learning format. You will receive access to a preparatory e-learning course five days before the start of the course.

By the end of this course, participants will be able to :

• Introduce the global certification program in Risk Management in Banking by the House of Training.
• Provide a foundation for understanding the complex and critical field of risk in the banking sector.
• Highlight the importance of understanding both financial and non-financial risks in an increasingly volatile and interconnected environment.
• Emphasize the role of risk management in ensuring stability, sound decision-making, and effective governance in financial institutions.
• Offer a solid understanding of key risk categories
• Link these risk categories to conduct requirements and reputational considerations.
• Use real-world examples and practical insights to illustrate how banks Identify, Assess, Manage, Monitor risks
• Reinforce the goals of resilience and regulatory compliance through effective risk management.
• Serve as an introduction to further modules that deepen the expertise required by effective risk professionals.

• Introduction to Risk and Risk Management
• Financial Risks
  • Market Risk
  • Credit Risk
  • Liquidity Risk
• Non-Financial Risks
  • Operational Risk: an overview
  • Information security and data Risk
  • ESG Risk
  • Other Risks
• Measuring and Managing Risk
• Regulatory Environment