
This course provides a comprehensive understanding of how financial institutions identify, measure, and manage risks to maintain stability, profitability, and regulatory compliance. Participants will explore major risk types—credit, market, liquidity, and operational risk—along with the frameworks, governance structures, and analytical tools used to control and mitigate them.
The program places strong emphasis on the UAE banking environment, covering Central Bank of UAE (CBUAE) regulatory expectations, Basel III capital and liquidity standards, and local supervisory guidelines. Through practical case studies, real-world banking scenarios, and guided exercises, participants will build the skills needed to support effective risk oversight and contribute to informed decision-making within their organizations.
Designed for professionals in banking, finance, and risk roles, this course equips learners with the knowledge and confidence to strengthen risk culture, improve portfolio quality, and enhance organizational resilience.
Gain the skills to identify, measure, and mitigate financial risks while supporting sound decision-making in today’s evolving banking landscape.
• 1.1 Introduction to Financial Risk:
o Definition of risk in banking.
o Categorization of financial risks (credit, market, operational, liquidity, reputational, strategic, etc.).
o The “Three Lines of Defense” model in risk management.
o Importance of financial risk management for stability and growth in the UAE banking sector
• 1.2 The Risk Management Process:
o Risk identification: methods and tools.
o Risk assessment: qualitative vs. quantitative approaches.
o Risk mitigation and control strategies.
o Risk monitoring and reporting.
• 1.3 Risk Governance and Culture:
o Role of the Board, senior management, and the Risk Management Function (CRO).
o Defining risk appetite and risk tolerance.
o Establishing a strong risk-aware culture.
o CBUAE requirements for risk governance frameworks.
Face to Face & Online
Business Bay
Hayford Integrated Training Institute is one of the prestigious training institutes in the region and has a global presence. Hayford serves the professional and student community in the region and globally through its best-in-class training and development programmes.
Hayford led by an eminent team of experts with a cumulative experience of 300+ years of professional experience in varied industries and professional domains now offers a conducive environment for the students to develop their knowledge,
learn from the masters and practice what they have learned.
We offer three modes of training:
Online: Live interactive sessions with instructors.
Offline: Client-based or one-to-one sessions at our institute.
Pre-recorded: On-demand training videos for flexible learning.
Payments can be made via:
Bank transfer,
Online payment through a provided link (service fees may apply),
Installment plans are also available.
Yes, all training programs include soft copy study materials.
Hayford’s certificates are provided free of charge. However, for KHDA and other professional certifications, additional fees may apply.
Depending on the course, there may be a post-assessment evaluation to complete the program.
We provide mock tests and past paper revisions to help students prepare for the final exam.