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Risk Management SpecializationNew York Institute of Finance

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This course provides the foundation for understanding the frameworks used to develop market risk management strategies. You will identify the market risks associated with each type of financial instrument. You will be introduced to techniques for estimating the risk associated with each class of investments. By the end of the course, you will be able to select the most effective derivatives for managing risk of a single asset and a portfolio of assets, develop asset selection strategies for managing risk in a portfolio, and model risk associated with a single asset and a portfolio of assets. 
Learners will complete a project covering the estimation and analysis of risk in a globally diversified equity portfolio. The portfolio will include allocations of equity indexes from the U.S., Japan, Hong Kong, and Germany. Data for the two years prior to March 2020 will be used to convert daily returns in each indexes' currency into dollar returns. Value-at-Risk and Expected Shortfall for the portfolio will be calculated using an equal-weighted sample and an exponentially weighted sample. Learners will then be given a new 2-year data set that includes the market data through August of 2020. They will be asked to re-evaluate risk for the portfolio using Value-at-Risk and Expected Shortfall.

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Risk Management Specialization

Beginner Level

Familiarity with financial investments (stocks, bonds, foreign exchange, etc.); basic knowledge of statistics and probability.

Approx. 7 hours to complete

English

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What you will learn

Identify best-practice frameworks for assessing market risk.
Estimate Value at Risk and use in a risk management strategy.
Model market factors such as interest rates, equity, and commodity prices.

Skills you will gain

Market Risk Management
Financial Risk Modeling
Designing a Stress Test

Flexible deadlines

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Shareable Certificate

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100% online

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Course 3 of 4 in the

Risk Management Specialization

Beginner Level

Familiarity with financial investments (stocks, bonds, foreign exchange, etc.); basic knowledge of statistics and probability.

Approx. 7 hours to complete

English

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Jack Farmer

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New York Institute of Finance

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New York Institute of Finance

The New York Institute of Finance (NYIF), is a global leader in training for financial services and related industries. Started by the New York Stock Exchange in 1922, it now trains 250,000+ professionals in over 120 countries. NYIF courses cover everything from investment banking, asset pricing, insurance and market structure to financial modeling, treasury operations, and accounting. The institute has a faculty of industry leaders and offers a range of program delivery options, including self-study, online courses, and in-person classes. Its US customers include the SEC, the Treasury, Morgan Stanley, Bank of America and most leading worldwide banks.

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Syllabus - What you will learn from this course

Week1

Week 1

1 hour to complete

Getting Started

This course provides the foundation for understanding the frameworks used to develop market risk management strategies. You will identify the market risks associated with each type of financial instrument. You will be introduced to techniques for estimating the risk associated with each class of investments. By the end of the course, you will be able to select the most effective derivatives for managing risk of a single asset and a portfolio of assets, develop asset selection strategies for managing risk in a portfolio, and model risk associated with a single asset and a portfolio of assets.

1 hour to complete

1 video (Total 2 min), 4 readings

Week2

Week 2

2 hours to complete

Module 01: Financial Instruments

2 hours to complete

4 videos (Total 45 min), 1 reading, 4 quizzes

Week3

Week 3

1 hour to complete

Module 02: Measuring and Analyzing Market Risk

1 hour to complete

3 videos (Total 28 min), 1 reading, 3 quizzes

Week4

Week 4

1 hour to complete

Module 03: Managing and Modeling Market Risk

1 hour to complete

4 videos (Total 25 min), 1 reading, 4 quizzes

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TOP REVIEWS FROM MARKET RISK MANAGEMENT: FRAMEWORKS & STRATEGIES

by CSDec 22, 2021

Awesome course!! This will look good on the resume and help secure a better job for me.

by DAJan 5, 2022

Very good course to understand the different ways of measuring and managing Market risk.

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About the Risk Management Specialization

This 4-course Specialization from the New York Institute of Finance (NYIF) is intended for STEM undergraduates, finance practitioners, bank and investment managers, business managers, regulators, and policymakers. This Specialization will teach you how to measure, assess, and manage risk in your organization. By the end of the Specialization, you will understand how to establish a risk management process using various frameworks and strategies provided throughout the program.

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The course may offer 'Full Course, No Certificate' instead. This option lets you see all course materials, submit required assessments, and get a final grade. This also means that you will not be able to purchase a Certificate experience.
What will I get if I subscribe to this Specialization?
When you enroll in the course, you get access to all of the courses in the Specialization, and you earn a certificate when you complete the work. Your electronic Certificate will be added to your Accomplishments page - from there, you can print your Certificate or add it to your LinkedIn profile. If you only want to read and view the course content, you can audit the course for free.
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