Operational Risk Management

Outline and Objectives

Operational Risks pose a major threat to financial institutions and have the ability to impact the safety and soundness of all firms. This course will allow delegates to gain a new or improved understanding of operational risk management.  The programme includes a review of the Foundations of an Operational Risk Framework, the available tools and techniques for identifying, measuring, managing, monitoring and reporting Operational Risk and includes issues that will impact the effectiveness of the Operational Risk Framework and the value added. The course will also reflect on the regulators expectations, cover Operational Risk Governance, roles and responsibilities and emerging Operational Risk issues.

Attending will help you to understand:

• How to establish and implement an effective Operational Risk Framework
• What Pitfalls to avoid
• How to establish effective Operational Risk governance arrangements
• How to demonstrate that your risk framework is effective
• Current regulatory issues and how to respond to them
• How to identify and manage emerging risks

Who will benefit

The course will benefit all those involved in any aspect of the identification, measurement, management, monitoring and reporting of Operational Risk, including Operational Risk and non-financial risk specialists, non-Executive Directors and auditors.

Training Approach

This course will be delivered in two formats: face to face; and via a real-time slide-sharing and live audio-visual platform, accessible by desktop computer, laptop, tablet or smartphone. Class size will be limited to ensure a high quality and interactive learning experience.

Agenda

Topics covered may include but are not limited to:

• The foundations of Operational Risk
• Risk management tools and techniques
• Causes, impacts and action plans
• Operational Risk governance
• Key and emerging risks