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Risk Management in Financial Services
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2,844 students

Risk Management in Financial Services

You will learn about Market Risk, Credit Risk, and Operational Risk.
Created byEduardo Aponte, PhD, Finnse Academy
Last updated 2/2026
English
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What you'll learn

  • You will understand key concepts of Market, Credit, and Operational Risk in financial services.
  • You will master techniques to calculate and analyze Value at Risk (VaR) and related metrics.
  • You will learn to evaluate credit risk and assess the financial health of bonds and derivatives.
  • You will develop skills to implement stress testing and backtesting for risk models effectively.
  • You will gain proficiency in applying risk management frameworks to ensure operational resilience.

Course content

3 sections • 16 lectures • 1h 53m total length

  • Introduction to the course1:36

    An economist with finance expertise introduces the course, shares the instructor's background, outlines the course content, and shows the outcomes you can achieve in risk management for financial services.

  • Introduction to Market Risk3:13

    Explore market risk across banks, asset managers, and insurers as prices of bonds, stocks, and currencies move. Learn diversification and derivatives like options and futures to limit losses.

  • Value at Risk (VaR)9:53

    Understand value at risk (VaR) as a standardized measure of potential losses, using a time horizon and confidence level, with methods including historical simulation, normal distribution assumptions, and Monte Carlo.

  • Parametric Method9:42

    Apply the parametric value-at-risk method to estimate potential losses using normal returns, z factors, and sigma across time horizons.

  • Quiz 1
  • EWMA VaR Calculation8:15

    Explore how the exponential weighted moving average (ewma) model captures volatility clustering to provide daily, adaptive VaR estimates for risk management in financial services.

  • Interest Rate Structure7:38

    Explore how interest rates shape the value of money over time, and how bond prices move with yield curves, coupons, and varying maturities in US treasuries and gilts.

  • Duration and Convexity10:11

    Duration measures the weighted average time to receive bond cash flows (Macaulay duration), and shows price change via modified duration and convexity, illustrated with Excel functions and practical examples.

  • Calculating the VaR of a Portfolio12:19

    Calculate the portfolio var by computing individual asset var, using the correlation matrix, then applying the transpose of the var vector, and taking the square root at 95% confidence.

  • Stress Testing and Backtesting VaR Models10:25

    Perform stress testing and backtesting of VaR models using extreme scenarios and confidence levels to estimate potential losses, track exceedances, and recalibrate models with daily returns (Pfizer example).

Requirements

  • Basic knowledge of statistics or our Business Math course is recommended.

Description

Welcome to the course “Risk Management in Financial Services”! If you’re looking to develop a deep understanding of risk management within the financial industry, this course is tailored for you. Through a comprehensive and practical approach, we will guide you from foundational concepts to advanced risk management techniques, enabling you to apply these skills in real-world scenarios.


In Section 1: Introduction to Market Risk, you’ll begin by exploring the core principles of market risk and its significance in financial services. You’ll dive into essential concepts like Value at Risk (VaR), parametric methods, and the Exponentially Weighted Moving Average (EWMA) for VaR calculation. Additionally, you’ll understand key financial metrics such as interest rate structure, duration, and convexity, culminating in the practical calculation of portfolio VaR and stress testing to validate risk models.


In Section 2: Credit Risk, you’ll shift your focus to understanding the risks associated with credit. This module covers the fundamentals of credit risk, including derivatives, investment grades, and assessing the credit risk of bonds. These insights will equip you with the knowledge to evaluate credit exposure and make informed decisions.


In Section 3: Operational Risk, you’ll tackle the challenges of managing operational risk within financial institutions. You’ll explore frameworks for operational risk management and strategies for business continuity and disaster recovery, ensuring that you’re prepared to address unforeseen events effectively.


By the end of this course, you’ll possess the tools and knowledge to identify, measure, and mitigate various types of risks in the financial sector. Our practical approach ensures that you can apply these skills directly to your professional environment, enhancing your ability to make informed, strategic decisions.


Join us and take the first step towards mastering risk management in financial services, elevating your professional expertise and confidence!

Who this course is for:

  • Finance Professionals, Accountants

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