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Treasury Operations and Financial Risk Training

Category: Accounting and Finance Training

Overview

The Expedition

About the Program

Treasury Operations and Risk Training equips finance and treasury professionals with the knowledge and tools to manage liquidity, optimize working capital, and mitigate financial risks. The program covers cash management, hedging strategies, regulatory compliance, and the use of technology to enhance treasury efficiency. Delivered in classroom, virtual, and blended formats, participants engage in case studies and practical exercises. Participants receive certification, demonstrating expertise in treasury risk management.

Course Objectives

By the end of this Treasury Operations and Risk Training course, participants will be able to:

Understand the scope and strategic role of treasury operations
Manage cash, liquidity, and banking relationships effectively
Identify, assess, and mitigate key financial risks
Apply hedging and investment strategies for risk reduction
Implement treasury policies and controls to ensure compliance

Target Audience

Treasury and finance managers
Financial controllers and analysts
Risk management officers
Internal auditors
CFOs and finance directors

Training Duration

Classroom: 5 Days

Online: 7 Days

Course Modules

Module 1: Introduction to Treasury Operations

The evolving role of the treasury function
Centralized vs. decentralized treasury models
Core responsibilities: cash, liquidity, funding, and banking
Treasury organization structure and policy framework

Module 2: Cash and Liquidity Management

Techniques for cash flow forecasting
Short-term liquidity planning
Bank account management and cash pooling
Optimizing working capital

Module 3: Financial Instruments and Treasury Products

Overview of money market and capital market instruments
Use of financial derivatives in treasury
Investment strategies and risk-return trade-offs
Treasury reporting and analytics

Module 4: Financial Risk Identification and Assessment

Types of financial risks: credit, market, liquidity, operational
Currency and interest rate exposure analysis
Risk appetite and risk tolerance frameworks
Risk registers and heat maps

Module 5: Risk Mitigation Strategies

Hedging techniques using forwards, futures, swaps, and options
Credit risk mitigation tools and instruments
Insurance and guarantees
Natural vs. financial hedging

Module 6: Treasury Controls and Compliance

Developing treasury policies and procedures
Regulatory and reporting requirements
Internal controls and audit considerations
Managing fraud and cyber risks in treasury

Module 7: Technology in Treasury Management

Treasury Management Systems (TMS)
Automation in cash positioning and reporting
Integration with ERP and banking platforms
Real-time dashboards and decision-support tools

Delivery Method

This program is taught through a mix of practical activities, theory, group work and case studies. Training manuals and additional reference materials are provided to the participants.