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Provides an array of professional business and financial training services that stem from improving a corporate's treasury workflow —all the way to efficient, finance training programs.

Course Overview

In this course, you will gain an understanding of the theory underlying optimal portfolio construction, the different ways portfolios are actually built in practice and how to measure and manage the risk of such portfolios.

You will start by studying how imperfect correlation between assets leads to diversified and optimal portfolios as well as the consequences in terms of asset pricing. Then, you will learn how to shape an investor's profile and build an adequate portfolio by combining strategic and tactical asset allocations. Finally, you will have a more in-depth look at risk: its different facets and the appropriate tools and techniques to measure it, manage it and hedge it.

Learning Outcome

Understand the theoretical foundations of optimal portfolio construction, including the principles of diversification and the impact of imperfect correlation between assets on portfolio risk and return.

Learn practical methods for building portfolios, incorporating both strategic and tactical asset allocations to align with investor profiles and objectives.

Develop a solid understanding of statistics and mathematics essential for portfolio construction and optimization, including benchmarking and portfolio optimization techniques.

Acquire skills in constructing multi-asset and multi-currency VAR models, setting risk limits, and conducting risk-based performance analysis to ensure effective portfolio management.

Learn how to prepare comprehensive portfolio risk reports, integrating risk metrics such as duration, convexity, volatility, VAR, and liquidation period to communicate portfolio risk profiles effectively to stakeholders.

Gain proficiency in measuring and managing portfolio risk through the application of various risk tools and techniques

Course Outline


  • Portfolio Optimization Techniques
  • Importance of Benchmarking: Exploring the role of benchmarks in evaluating portfolio performance and measuring investment success against market indices or peer groups.
  • Implementation of Portfolio Strategies
  • Importance of ongoing monitoring and evaluation of portfolio performance against benchmarks


  • Introduction to risk management tools
  • Understanding the importance of risk management in various industries
  • Overview of different types of risks faced by organizations
  • Explanation of how risk tools can mitigate these risks
  • Discussion on the benefits of using risk management tools.
  • Types of risk assessment tools.

  • Introduction to Fixed Income Portfolio Management
  • Understanding the basics of fixed income securities and their role in investment portfolios
  • Overview of the objectives and strategies of fixed income portfolio management
  • Explanation of key metrics used in fixed income portfolio analysis, including duration, convexity, PVB01, and VAR
  • Discussion on the importance of managing interest rate risk and credit risk in fixed income portfolios.

  • Introduction to Equity Portfolio Management
  • Understanding the basics of equity securities and their role in investment portfolios
  • Overview of the objectives and strategies of equity portfolio management
  • Explanation of key metrics used in equity portfolio analysis, including volatility calculation & modeling, VAR, and liquidation period
  • Discussion on the importance of managing risk and liquidity in equity portfolios.

  • Introduction to Risk Management in Performance Analysis
  • Understanding the importance of risk management in assessing portfolio performance
  • Overview of the objectives and strategies of risk-based performance analysis
  • Explanation of key concepts, including risk limits and risk-adjusted performance metrics
  • Discussion on the benefits of integrating risk management into performance analysis.



Who Should Attend

People who sponsor, manage or participate in projects and business change programs=Portfolio Directors, Portfolio Analysts and PMO Managers=Executives and managers aspiring to Executive level in project intensive industries