This course is part of the Credit Risk Analysis & Portfolio Management ExpertTrack
Managing Credit Risk Portfolios: Principles and Policy
Navigate bond pricing, credit derivatives, regulations, and risk mitigation with expertise.
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Managing Credit Risk Portfolios: Principles and Policy
Master portfolio, regulation & risk strategies for credit risk pros.
The world of portfolio management and regulatory frameworks is essential to managing risk and optimising credit investments.
This 2-week online course equips you with practical skills in bond pricing, credit derivatives, Basel regulations, and portfolio risk management, using real data and case studies for hands-on learning.
Unlock the complexities of bond pricing, yields, and credit spreads
Explore how bonds are priced and yield dynamics affect investment decisions. Analyse credit spreads to understand risk premiums, helping you assess opportunities in fixed income markets with confidence.
Dive into credit derivatives and credit default swaps
Master the role of credit derivatives and swaps in managing and transferring credit risk. Learn their applications in hedging strategies to protect portfolios from default events.
Navigate Basel regulations and credit portfolio risk mitigation
Understand the regulatory landscape shaping credit risk management under Basel frameworks. Apply stress testing and risk mitigation techniques to ensure compliance and robust portfolio performance.
Apply your knowledge to real-world scenarios through a capstone project designed to deepen your understanding of portfolio credit risk. You’ll walk away with a new credit analysis toolkit, ready to excel in regulatory compliance and portfolio management.
Syllabus
Week 1
Foundations of Credit Risk and Regulatory Instruments
Lesson 1: Bond Pricing, Yields, and Spreads
Learn how to assess the fundamental building blocks of credit instruments bond pricing and credit spreads. Develop skills to evaluate fixed-income investments and understand how market conditions and credit risk influence pricing.
Lesson 2: Credit Derivatives and Credit Default Swaps (CDS)
Explore how credit derivatives, particularly CDS, are used by institutions to hedge credit risk and enhance portfolio resilience. Understand market mechanics, pricing, and the real-world application of these instruments.
Week 2
Regulatory Frameworks and Credit Portfolio Strategy
Lesson 3: Basel Regulations and Credit Risk Management
Dive into the Basel regulatory frameworks and their implications on capital adequacy and credit risk. Understand how banks manage regulatory obligations, perform stress testing, and align lending with capital reserves.
Lesson 4: Credit Portfolio Management and Risk Mitigation
Apply credit portfolio management strategies to balance risk and return. Learn about diversification, hedging tools, credit risk transfer, and how to build resilient portfolios across market cycles.
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What will you achieve?
By the end of the course, you‘ll be able to...
- Evaluate bond pricing, yields, and credit spreads for investment decision-making.
- Implement credit derivatives and structured products for risk management.
- Apply Basel regulatory frameworks and stress testing methodologies.
- Execute comprehensive credit portfolio management strategies give me one common in all these.
Who is the course for?
This course is ideal for senior financial analysts specialising in credit, fixed income traders, portfolio managers, and corporate finance professionals managing complex debt portfolios. It’s also perfect for finance practitioners seeking certification in credit analysis to advance their careers will benefit significantly.
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