The three lines model: best practices for effective risk management. E-learning programme
View AgendaKey reasons to attend
- Embed the three lines model more effectively across your organisation
- Understand and address implementation challenges
- Reinforce governance through clearer risk ownership and oversight
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About the course
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The three lines model – formerly known as the three lines of defence model – remains the most widely used framework for risk management and governance in financial services. However, many organisations continue to face challenges in applying it effectively, with blurred responsibilities, duplication of effort and weak escalation pathways undermining its impact.
This e-learning course equips learners with practical strategies to deploy the three lines model with greater impact. Learners will explore the distinct roles and responsibilities of each line, clarify role boundaries and enhance collaboration across risk, compliance, audit and business functions.
Through expert-led instruction, case studies and interactive exercises, participants will explore where the model often breaks down and how to address those gaps. The course also considers how the framework can better support strategic planning, and a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
Learning objectives
- Define and describe the three lines model and how it supports effective risk governance
- Clarify the roles, responsibilities, and accountabilities across the three lines
- Identify common implementation challenges and practical breakdowns in ownership, oversight, and assurance
- Analyse how the model should be embedded into strategy, decision-making, and day-to-day operations
- Evolve the model in response to change, complexity, and regulatory expectations
- Reflect on how to improve role clarity and escalation in your own organisation
Who should attend
Relevant departments may include but are not limited to:
- Risk management
- Op risk
- Enterprise risk
- Compliance
- Internal audit
- Governance
- Senior management
- Strategy and planning
- Business unit leadership with risk responsibilities
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 the three lines model - Module 1:
Roles, responsibilities and governance - Module 1:
Embedding and evolving the model
This e-learning will take approximately 60 minutes to complete
Tutors
Julien Haye Risk Learning Faculty
Managing Director
Aevitium
With over 26 years of experience in the financial service industry, Julien is a commercially astute risk expert who understands the vital connection between people, culture and effective risk management. He has held diverse roles throughout his careers, from front-office trader to chief risk officer and transformation leader, giving him a unique perspective on the intersection of human behaviour and risk assessment.
His expertise lies in helping organisations to turn their risk, compliance, and assurance management functions into strategic business enablers while nurturing an inclusive and psychologically safe culture. He also has successfully led organisations through complex risk and compliance transformations, establishing effective risk management capabilities and governance, all while prioritising and fostering psychological safety. By delivering a stronger risk narrative for clients and strengthening their license to operate, he has shown that creating a people-centric risk management approach is not only beneficial but also a strategic competitive advantage.
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