After studying the EFFAS Financial Risk Analyst®️ programme, you will be able to differentiate between the different types of risk and to successfully embed them in a framework, which, among others, defines market participants’ risk tolerance.

You will further be able to gain an in-depth view into credit risk, market risk and asset liability risk and understand different evaluation and assessment concepts such as the sensitivity analysis, the value-at-risk (VAR) approach or stress-testing.

To whom is intended?

With its focus on risk management and hedging capabilities, EFFAS Financial Risk Analyst®️ is especially aimed at asset managers with asset management companies, pensions funds, life insurance companies, wealth management companies; financial researchers; corporate finance specialists and treasurers; financial journalists; professionals involved in legislation / regulation of the above-mentioned fields as well as professionals already working in the investment sector – but looking for an advanced qualification.

Methodology

The training programme includes training videos, a study manual and a sample exam with answers. In addition, students will find solved exercises and will be able to take practice tests to prepare for the certification exam.The training programme includes training videos, a study manual and a sample exam with answers. In addition, students will find solved exercises and will be able to take practice tests to prepare for the certification exam. The entire course is offered exclusively in English, through the EFFAS training platform, for a period of 12 months.

EFFAS estimates this programme to comprise approximately 60 hours of self-study. Students benefitting from sound mathematical and statistical knowledge might proceed faster; others will benefit from a refresher. What is more, fundamentals of economics as well as derivatives, among others, will be studies. Also, EFFAS provides the students pre-recorded video lectures of c. 45 minutes each plus tailor-made lecture notes emphasize elementary features of this block.

The exam will have a duration of 240 minutes. The course price includes the examination fee (€250).