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Introduction Key Learning Outcomes Training Methodology Who Should Attend? Outline

Introduction

Banks operate within an environment defined by volatility, regulatory scrutiny, and interconnected financial risks. To maintain stability and competitiveness, institutions must balance risk and return while complying with evolving regulatory requirements. This Advanced Bank Risk Analysis training course develops a structured understanding of how banks identify, assess, and manage major risks in line with their risk appetite and strategic objectives.

The course examines credit risk, market risk, interest rate risk, and operational risk, including fraud and money laundering. It also explores statistical risk measurement techniques, asset and liability management, and the responsible use of derivatives. Drawing on lessons from past financial crises, the course strengthens risk judgment and supports informed, forward-looking risk management practices.

Key focus areas include:

The banking risk environment and external risk drivers
Identification of major financial and operational risks
Quantitative risk measurement and stress testing
Regulatory-aligned risk management strategies

Key Learning Outcomes

At the end of this Advanced Bank Risk Analysis training course, participants will be able to:

Identify major risks affecting banking performance and stability
Measure and evaluate risk in line with regulatory and risk profile requirements
Apply quantitative tools to assess volatility and downside exposure
Evaluate derivatives as risk management instruments
Balance risk, return, and regulatory constraints in decision-making
Strengthen risk control within asset and liability portfolios

Training Methodology

This Advanced Bank Risk Analysis training course is delivered through an interactive, workshop-based approach combining structured instruction, practical exercises, and real-world banking case analysis. Participants apply risk measurement and management tools to realistic scenarios to reinforce learning and practical application.

Who Should Attend?

This Advanced Bank Risk Analysis training course is ideal for professionals seeking to:

Banking and financial services managers
Risk management and credit risk professionals
Asset and liability management specialists
Compliance and regulatory professionals
Treasury and finance professionals
Professionals involved in bank risk oversight and decision-making

Course Outline

Day 1

Risk Management

What is risk management?
Risk & uncertainty
Identifying risks
Developing and implementing a risk management strategy
Portfolio theory & statistical measures of risk

Day 2

Identifying Risk in Banking

Major risks facing banks
Market risk
Credit risk: Evaluation & management
Interest rate risk
Operational risk including fraud & money laundering

Day 3

Measuring Risk in Banking

Statistical measures of risk & volatility in banking
Value At Risk (VAR)
Calculating expected shortfall/loss
Stress testing
The use of RAROC (Risk Adjusted Return on Capital) in credit decisions

Day 4

Managing Risk in Banking

Asset & liability management
Aligning the product portfolio with risk
Pricing for risk
Managing risk in line with (Basle II & III)
Computer based models to evaluate and price for credit risk

Day 5

Derivatives: Risk or Risk Management Tool

Forwards, options futures & swaps
CDO & credit default swaps
Lessons from the 2008 financial crisis
The risks & benefits of derivatives
Controlling derivatives & trading in banking

International Standards & Professional Alignment

Our training courses are aligned with internationally recognised professional standards and frameworks across leadership, strategy, finance, governance, risk, compliance, and audit. By integrating globally trusted models, we ensure learners develop practical, relevant, and industry-recognised capabilities.

Our trainings draw on leading international standards and professional frameworks, including ISO, ISACA, COSO, OECD, IIA, FATF, Basel, IFRS/ISSB, GRI, NIST, CPD, ILM and the OECD AI Principles. This alignment ensures consistency with global best practices across financial management, risk oversight, digital governance, sustainability, and strategic decision-making..

Designed in alignment with globally recognised professional bodies, our courses support continuous professional development, strengthen organisational capability, and provide clear pathways toward professional certifications valued worldwide.