Training Objectives 

By attending the programme participants will attain knowledge and understanding of: 

• The universal applicability of good governance and its application to risk 
• The major components of risk governance 
• The legal and regulatory environment and the resulting obligations on the directors 
• The role and responsibilities of the Board in ensuring a robust risk framework 
• The difference between risk appetite, risk tolerance and risk capacity and how to use them 
• The use and value of a risk register and risk matrix 
• How the Risk Committee supports the Board and works with the Risk Function 
• The three lines of defence and their use, boundaries and interaction 

Training Outline 

• The Symbiosis of Governance and Risk 
• The DNA of Good Governance 
• Risk Direction v Risk Control 
• The Legal Context 
• The Role of the Board from a Risk Perspective 
• The Risk Universe 
• Nurturing an enabling Risk Culture 
• The Risk Framework 
• Facilitating Risk Governance Through the Organisational Structure  
• Risk Governance and Pillars 1,2 & 3 

Who should attend 

• Board Members 
• Risk Managers 
• Senior Staff 
• Company Secretary 
• Compliance Officers 

Training Style 

Using a discursive approach to sharing key information, critical theory illustrated with practical experience will be conveyed to participants and will be reinforced by mutual sharing and learning.  

After building a solid foundation of understanding, participants are walked-through best practice and technique to ensure a solid understanding of the issues related to Risk Governance. 

CPD Recognition

This programme may be approved for up to 6 CPD units in Financial Regulation and Risk. Eligibility criteria and CPD Units are verified directly by your association, regulator or other bodies which you hold membership.

For the CySEC requirements, CPD units attained from this course should not exceed the 50% of the total CPD Units of each individual.

In-house Training

For groups within the same organisation, this course may be customized to meet any specific needs and delivered in-house.