Financial Markets Operations and Technology: Risk Management Systems

The risk related events that have unfolded in the �nancial industry have further accentuated the importance of risk management. Regulators, locally and in many countries are constantly introducing new or re�ning existing regulations with the aim to keep pace with new risks identi�ed. There is a critical need for professionals working in the banking industry to keep abreast of these regulations and developments.

Come dive into the realm of Risk Management that includes the 5 areas of Risk, the 4 stages of Risk Management and get a deeper insight into applying the risk management concepts and what to look out for in �nancial market systems.

Course Duration 3days

Hybrid FSI IT Training Class

Gerard is an industry professional with over 20 years’ �nancial markets experience in Singapore and London. His wealth of experience is built on interbank trading and treasury sales to corporates and �nancial institutions, specialising in foreign exchange, derivative products, and �nancial IT solutioning.

Gerard is currently the principal at Epitrain, a training and consultancy business that specialises in Banking and Treasury Risk Management, Financial IT, Corporate Finance, Project Management and Business Management. Before Epitrain, he spent seven years at the Singapore Exchange providing oversight and governance on portfolio risk management, IT system design, dynamics and requirements, e�ciency improvements solutions as well as the design of rigorous but e�cient testing processes to ensure system robustness.

Trainer’s Biography

Gerard Tong

Course Description

Using a blend of classroom and interactive simulation training, you will be able to get a good grasp of the functions and

limitations of Risk Management, and be aware of what these risks are in order to e�ectively design a Risk Management

System architecture and functionality. You will be further equipped with the risk related knowledge such as concepts on

solution design considerations, implementation processes and emerging trends in the area through classrooms and

peer-learning.

Gerard is an industry professional with over 20 years’ �nancial markets experience in Singapore and London. His wealth of experience is built on interbank trading and treasury sales to corporates and �nancial institutions, specialising in foreign exchange, derivative products, and �nancial IT solutioning.

Gerard is currently the principal at Epitrain, a training and consultancy business that specialises in Banking and Treasury Risk Management, Financial IT, Corporate Finance, Project Management and Business Management. Before Epitrain, he spent seven years at the Singapore

Trainer’s Biography

IV. Financial Markets Product Lifecycle Development

and Implementation

I. Market Structure and Participants

II. Solution Architecture and Design Considerations

III. Algorithmic Trading and Complex Event Processing (CEP)

Financial Markets Essentials

• Operational Risk - DR Sites, back-up systems - Doer-Checker - Segregation of Duties, Front O�ce, Back O�ce - Market micro-structure • Systemic Risk - Central Clearing Parties - Common Bond Systems • Reputational Risk • Limitations of HedgingIV. Typical Con�guration of Risk Management Systems • Connectivity and System Architecture • Inputs and Upstream Systems • System Functionality - Pre-trade and Post-trade Risk Management - Correlated Assets and Portfolio Valuation • Outputs and Downstream Systems • Internal ControlsV. Presentation of Common Risk Management Systems in the Market • “O� the shelf” systems • Custom built systems

I. Introduction to Risk • Risk and Black Swans • Types of Risks • Risk Classifications • The Four Stages in Risk ManagementII. Measuring Risk • Market Risk Models - Mark-to-Market - SPAN Methodology - Value-at-Risk (VAR) Methodologies - Exposure to Market - Considerations about commonly used Reference Prices • Credit Risk ModelsIII. Managing Risks • Market Risk - Capital Adequacy and Margin Requirements - Discrete time vs real-time hedging • Credit Risk - Counterparty Limits - Settlement Limits - Credit Default Swaps

Deep-dive: Risk Management Systems

Course Outline

*Please note that the trainer conducting this course is subject to change without prior notice.

Case Studies and LabtLab excercises on real-life examples and assessments are designed to

assess your ability to employ the Risk Management Concepts, model and

strategies, as well as to visualise the end-to-end workflows and translate

them back to the IT domain. Emphasis is also on analysing situations

using real-world examples.

• Financial Market Operations and Technology at Associate Level, or one

who has existing knowledge of the financial market industry, products

and IT architecture

• Possess at least a basic diploma or equivalent qualification

• Possess a good command of the English language

• Possess good analytical and evaluation skills

• Possess good problem-solving skills and communication skills

Pre-requisites

Upon successful completion of the NICF accredited course, you will receive a

certi�cate from Singapore Management University.

Certification

To register for the course or to view the latest class schedule, visit www.fita.smu.edu.sg

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S$3,210* (inclusive of GST)(*70% CITREP II funding capped at $3,500 per trainee is available. Singaporeans and PRs only.) See overleaf for details.

Course FeeGROUP DISCOUNTfor 3 or more participants from same company for the same course.

Terms and conditions apply.10%

This interactive three-day course is relevant for IT Professionals or �nancial

services professionals with at least three years of experience who are

looking to gain knowledge and skills to work in or support the �nancial

services industry.

Who Should Attend

Opportunities to work on close to real-life financial systems

Interactive and experiential delivery that includes hands-on simulation, role plays, case studies and classroom lecture

Have a question?

Funding and Claims Process

CITREP funding is available for Singapore citizens and

PRs for this course. Participants will pay the course fees

in full upfront and claim up to 70% of the nett payable

fees. Applications for claims are to be submitted via

Infocomm Competency Management System portal

www.idaicms.gov.sg within 3 months from the actual

completion date.

Terms and conditions apply. For more details, visit

www.ida.gov.sg/citrep

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