Credit Risk Management for Financial Institutions

Credit Risk Management for Financial Institutions

Course schedule

Classroom Training:
DateVenueDurationPrice
18 - 22 May 2026London5 days£4,495
27 - 31 Jul 2026London5 days£4,495
12 - 16 Oct 2026London5 days£4,495
14 - 18 Dec 2026London5 days£4,495

Please note: prices shown above are exclusive of VAT (20%).

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Course Overview

Delegates learn frameworks for identifying, assessing, and mitigating credit risk in financial operations. The course covers credit scoring, portfolio management, and regulatory compliance. Participants develop strategies to balance profitability with prudence. The programme equips financial professionals to strengthen credit risk governance and decision-making.

Who Should Attend

Finance and accounting professionals seeking to enhance strategic and analytical capabilities. Past delegates have included:

  • Finance Managers
  • Financial Analysts
  • Budget Officers
  • Corporate Planners
  • Accountants

Course Outcomes

  • Evaluate borrower creditworthiness using financial and non-financial metrics.
  • Implement credit risk assessment, rating and monitoring systems.
  • Design risk mitigation techniques such as collateral and portfolio diversification.
  • Apply Basel and IFRS frameworks in credit risk governance.
  • Use stress testing and early warning indicators to prevent default exposures.

Course Topics

Credit Risk Assessment and Scoring Models

  • Apply quantitative and qualitative techniques to evaluate credit risk.
  • Develop and validate credit scoring models for different borrower types.
  • Use credit rating systems to monitor portfolio exposure and performance.
  • Integrate environmental and social risks into credit assessments.

Portfolio Management and Regulatory Compliance

  • Implement credit risk diversification and mitigation strategies.
  • Ensure compliance with Basel III and other prudential frameworks.
  • Monitor credit exposures through early warning and stress testing.
  • Report portfolio performance and regulatory ratios effectively.

Strategic Financial Decision-Making

  • Apply advanced financial principles to optimise organisational performance and value creation.
  • Analyse strategic options using discounted cash flow, IRR, and NPV methods.
  • Integrate capital budgeting with broader business strategy and risk appetite.
  • Evaluate financing structures to support long-term growth and shareholder value.

Corporate Risk Assessment and Mitigation

  • Identify and assess key financial and operational risks impacting corporate performance.
  • Develop mitigation strategies aligned with governance and compliance frameworks.
  • Implement scenario analysis and stress testing to manage uncertainty.
  • Embed a proactive risk culture within financial planning and execution processes.

Stakeholder Communication and Reporting

  • Produce transparent financial reports tailored to internal and external stakeholders.
  • Use data visualisation and executive summaries to enhance report clarity.
  • Communicate financial performance effectively across departments and leadership teams.
  • Strengthen stakeholder confidence through accuracy, integrity, and insight-driven communication.

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