Overview
Introduction to Risk Management Course Overview
Today’s financial services organizations face a complex web of interconnected risks, which must be managed and mitigated to protect the company, its customers, and the ongoing stability of the global financial and economic system.
Banks and other financial services organizations that do not manage risk effectively are at risk of failing. And, due to their size and interconnectedness, when a large bank fails, it can lead to negative consequences experienced at a global level.
This risk management course provides the fundamental building blocks
for any aspiring risk analyst or manager. By introducing the concept of risk,
the wide spectrum of risks a financial services organization is exposed to, and
reviewing the risk management approach taken at an enterprise level, students
will be exceptionally well-placed to build and develop their risk management
capabilities.
Who Should Take This Course?
This introductory course is essential to anyone exploring a career in risk management in the financial services industry.
Introduction to Risk Management Learning Objectives
- Define what risk is for banks and financial institutions
- Give real world examples of failures in risk management from the banking industry
- Compare the various risks a bank and financial institution is exposed to
- Identify the stages in an effective enterprise risk management framework
- Explain the importance of a strong risk culture
Prerequisite Skills
Recommended skills to have before taking this course.
- Logical thinking
- Critical thinking
Introduction to Risk Management
Level 1
1h 7min
100% online and self-paced
Field of Study: Finance
Start LearningWhat You'll Learn
The Catalog of Risks
Enterprise Risk Management
Course Summary
Qualified Assessment
This Course is Part of the Following Programs
Why stop here? Expand your skills and show your expertise with the professional certifications, specializations, and CPE credits you’re already on your way to earning.
Risk Management Specialization
- Skills You’ll Gain Risk Identification, Regulatory Analysis, Risk Measurement, Risk Mitigation
- Great For: Market Risk Analyst, Credit Risk Analyst, Compliance Officer, consulting, Enterprise Risk Manager, Audit
