Risk strategy and appetite. E-learning programme
About the course
Whether new to risk management, seeking best practices or refreshing existing knowledge, this e-learning course provides practical guidance for building and embedding an effective risk appetite framework.
Through expert-led instruction and interactive exercises, learners will explore how to transform risk appetite from a static policy document into a practical tool that shapes risk management and governance. They will craft effective risk appetite statements and establish processes to monitor adherence, review key metrics and update the framework in response to business change.
At the end of the course, participants will put their learning into practice by identifying weaknesses in a risk appetite framework and deciding how to improve its design and implementation.
Learning objectives
- Differentiate risk strategy, appetite, tolerance and capacity
- Understand the roles and responsibilities of key stakeholders
- Respond to breaches and escalate risks appropriately
- Align the framework with your firm’s strategic objectives
- Monitor appetite through indicators, dashboards and thresholds
- Explore best practices for communicating risk appetite to the board
Who should attend
Relevant departments may include but are not limited to:
- Risk management
- Op risk
- Enterprise risk
- Senior management
- Compliance
- Strategy and planning
- Internal audit
- Governance
Agenda
Each module includes reflection questions, case studies and knowledge checks to help reinforce your understanding. At the end of the course, you’ll apply what you’ve learned in a final case study exercise.
- Module 1:
Foundations of risk strategy and appetite - Module 2:
Building and communicating the risk appetite framework - Module 3:
Embedding, monitoring and evolving the framework
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