This course offers participants the opportunity to develop a
comprehensive understanding of financial risks and the strategies used to
manage them, including the use of derivative instruments. Participants will
benefit by gaining knowledge of key concepts in financial risk management,
understanding the benefits of implementing financial risk management
strategies and becoming aware of the accounting and tax implications of such
strategies. This course is ideal for those interested in a career in finance,
as well as professionals already working in finance who want to expand their
knowledge and skills in risk management, ultimately making better financial
decisions for their organizations.
Recall the different types of financial risks and their characteristics
Analyze the key concepts of financial risk management and their applications
Evaluate the suitability of derivative instruments as financial risk management tools for different types of risks
Create a hedging policy statement for a company given its risk exposure
Define and explain the nature of interest rate exposure and its impact on businesses
Design an interest rate risk management strategy using derivative instruments
Explain the nature of foreign exchange (FX) exposure and analyze the effects of exchange rate fluctuations on businesses
Develop a foreign exchange risk management plan using currency derivatives
Assess the accounting and tax implications of financial risk management strategies
Interest Rate Risk
Foreign Exchange (FX) Risk
Commodity/Input Price Risk
Key Concepts in Financial Risk Management
Benefits of Financial Risk Management
Forwards
Futures
Swaps
Options
Nature of Interest Rate Exposure
Using Interest Rate Derivatives to Manage Interest Rate Risk
Risk Manager=Financial Analysts=Treasury Analysts =Investment Bankers=Fund Managers=Commodity Traders=Corporate Treasurers=Chief Financial Officers (CFOs)=Portfolio Managers and Investment Officers.
