This course provides a comprehensive exploration of Risk Management in the Financial Sector, a discipline that underpins the stability and resilience of financial institutions. Participants will examine the major categories of risk—market, credit, operational, liquidity, legal/compliance, and emerging risks—along with frameworks for identifying, assessing, and mitigating them. The course highlights the role of risk management in regulatory compliance, corporate governance, and strategic decision-making, with a focus on tools such as diversification, hedging, stress testing, and scenario analysis. Learners will also consider the impact of technology, ethics, and sustainability on modern risk practices. Through case studies and practical insights, this course equips participants with the skills to develop robust risk management frameworks that balance profitability with resilience, ensuring both compliance and long-term competitiveness.
- Teacher: Constantinos Avgoustou