Master Operational Risk & Resilience: 5-Day Intensive Course

Course Description

This intensive 5-day program equips finance professionals with the knowledge and tools to effectively manage operational risk and build organizational resilience. Covering strategic, financial, operational, and reputational risks, the course emphasizes adapting to changing business environments and handling crises when risk management falls short.

Learning Objectives

• Develop a comprehensive understanding of operational risk concepts and frameworks
• Learn to identify, assess, and mitigate various types of risks
• Acquire skills to build and enhance organizational resilience
• Master crisis management techniques for when risk management is insufficient
• Understand how to create a risk-aware culture and governance structure
• Gain insights into cybersecurity and intellectual property protection

Course Modules

Day 1: Foundations of Operational Risk Management

• Introduction to operational risk concepts and terminology
• Risk identification and assessment techniques
• Operational risk frameworks and best practices
• Case study: Systematic operational risk management process

Day 2: Building Organizational Resilience

• Defining resilience in the financial sector
• Strategies for enhancing organizational resilience
• SPECTRA risk and resilience assessment tool
• Developing proactive measures for resilience

Day 3: Crisis Management and Response

• Crisis management principles and stages
• Analyzing financial crises and their aftermath
• Developing an effective crisis management playbook
• Simulation: Crisis response and decision-making

Day 4: Cybersecurity and Information Risk Management

• Common IT and cybersecurity threats in finance
• Evaluating and improving cyber risk posture
• Implementing cybersecurity best practices
• Protecting intellectual property and sensitive data

Day 5: Embedding Risk Management and Resilience

• Creating a risk-aware culture and governance structure
• Integrating risk management into organizational processes
• Effective risk communication strategies
• Developing a comprehensive risk management strategy

Practical Wins for Participants

• Ability to conduct thorough risk assessments and develop mitigation strategies
• Skills to create and implement a crisis management playbook
• Techniques for fostering a risk-aware culture within their organization
• Strategies for enhancing cybersecurity and protecting valuable information assets