DL163 - Certificate Financial Services Management,
Governance + Risk
This course has been developed in partnership with industry experts EisnerAmper Ireland. The lecturing team includes experienced professionals from EisnerAmper who work with leading financial services clients across asset management, funds insurance, banking and payments and credit unions. During the programme you will apply first principles of governance and regulation to real world examples and work with the No.1 Development Platform to solve Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) challenges (FinReg).
What will I study?
This innovative programme will provide students with valuable insights into governance, risk and compliance and an organisational understanding of financial services in Ireland using current market thinking and relevant best practice from regulators and industry.
The programme objectives are to facilitate learners to gain knowledge and experience of:
- Key concepts and theories in managing a financial services entity
- An understanding of the financial services industry
- Governance best practice in Financial Services
- Appreciation of the three lines of defence in managing a risk function
How does it help my career?
The Expert Group of Future Skills Needs (2024) project that the financial services sector will need to recruit 6,000-9,000 people by 2027 and close the estimated skills gap for up to 4,000 people. To ensure that the pipeline of talent is available to take advantage of these career opportunities, a level of education is required, especially for those whose role require fitness and probity approval from the Central Bank of Ireland.
This course supports anyone looking to transition into management roles in financial services, as well as those already working in the sector who need to demonstrate compliance with financial services regulations.
Careers in financial services span roles in risk and compliance (“second line of defence”) and those with regulatory and compliance responsibilities in (“first line of defence”). The breadth and focus of this course also make it suitable for accountants seeking a career in internal audit.
Ultimately, graduates of this programme will be in a better position to take on “control function” roles in regulated firms in Ireland supported by a network of faculty and alumni to lean on as they develop in their careers.
What modules will I study?
Governance, Risk, Compliance & AML (10 ECTS) – Appraising the role of corporate governance, the management of multiple stakeholders in relation to risk requirements and assess the effectiveness of an anti-money laundering (AML) function.
Organisational Management (10 ECTS) – Concentrating on the four key themes of leadership, negotiation, organisational development and financial services marketing.
How is the course assessed?
This is a highly practical, hands-on course where assessments are project-based. Throughout the programme, you’ll apply core principles to real-world challenges while working with emerging technologies and gaining insights from industry experts.
When will classes take place?
Classes will be delivered both online and in-person as follows.
Timetable:
- Mondays online 6-8.30pm
- Wednesdays online 6-8.30pm
- Approximately 4 Saturdays in person over the duration of the course.