Advanced Bank Risk Analysis

Introduction

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 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 GLOMACS training course will highlight:

• The current & future business & economic environment facing 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 training course, you will learn to:

• Identify major risks facing the bank
• Measure and evaluate risk in line with the banks risk profile and regulations
• Manage risk effectively
• Evaluate derivatives as a risk management tools
• 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 operation environment. Each learning point will be re-enforced with practical exercises. The instructor will clearly explain and demonstrate how these techniques are applied using real-life examples.

Organisational Impact

Organizations will gain from:

• Improved awareness of risk
• A risk management culture throughout the organization
• 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