Identifying Treasury Risks and Developing Mitigation Plans
Strengthen Treasury Resilience by Proactively Managing Financial Risk
Course Schedule
| Venue (InHouse) | Fees |
|---|---|
| At Your Organization Premises | Ask For The Quotation |
Course Introduction
This 5-day training program provides a structured framework to identify, assess, and mitigate key risks faced by modern treasury functions. Participants will learn to evaluate exposures related to liquidity, interest rates, foreign exchange, counterparty credit, and operational processes—then design mitigation plans using tools such as hedging, internal controls, limits, and scenario analysis.
By the end of the course, attendees will be able to embed effective risk governance within treasury operations and align treasury strategy with overall risk appetite and regulatory requirements.
Course Objectives
Participants will be able to:
- Identify and categorize key treasury risks (market, credit, liquidity, operational)
- Quantify exposures and assess financial impact
- Design mitigation plans using treasury tools and techniques
- Develop treasury policies, limits, and controls
- Align risk management strategies with enterprise-wide risk frameworks
Key Benefits of Attending
- Strengthen the resilience of your organization’s treasury operations
- Understand the practical application of risk mitigation tools
- Gain real-world insights through case studies and simulations
- Learn how to turn treasury from a cost center into a strategic risk partner
- Improve compliance with treasury risk-related regulations (e.g., Basel, IFRS)
Intended Audience
- Treasury Managers and Officers
- Corporate Finance Professionals
- Risk and Compliance Officers
- Internal Auditors
- CFOs, Controllers, and Finance Managers
- Investment & Portfolio Analysts
- Bankers & Fund Managers working with corporate treasuries
Individual Benefits
- Enhanced skills in identifying and managing treasury risks
- Practical experience in developing risk mitigation plans
- Greater confidence in explaining treasury risks to non-finance stakeholders
- Career advancement in finance, treasury, or risk management roles
Organization Benefits
- Reduced exposure to currency, interest rate, and liquidity shocks
- Improved treasury policy and governance
- Strengthened internal controls and risk reporting systems
- Greater alignment of treasury activities with enterprise risk management (ERM)
Instructional Methdology
- Expert Presentations – Insightful guidance on risk frameworks and best practices
- Real-Life Case Studies – Analysis of treasury failures and successes
- Interactive Workshops – Developing your own risk registers and mitigation plans
- Group Exercises – Collaboration on risk assessment scenarios
- Tools & Templates – Risk matrices, hedging checklists, and dashboard samples
Course Outline
DETAILED 5-DAY COURSE OUTLINE (Customizable)
Training Hours: 07:30 AM – 03:30 PM
Daily Format: 3–4 Modules | Coffee breaks: 09:30 & 11:15 | Lunch Buffet: 01:00 – 02:00
Day 1: Introduction to Treasury Risks
- Module 1: Role of Treasury in Financial Risk Management
- Module 2: Overview of Treasury Risk Categories
- Module 3: Risk Identification Frameworks
- Module 4: Developing a Treasury Risk Register
Day 2: Liquidity and Cash Flow Risk
- Module 5: Identifying Liquidity Risk Triggers
- Module 6: Cash Flow Forecasting Techniques
- Module 7: Liquidity Stress Testing
- Module 8: Liquidity Buffers and Contingency Plans
Day 3: Market Risks – Interest Rate and FX
- Module 9: Interest Rate Risk Analysis and Scenarios
- Module 10: Currency Exposure Identification (Transaction, Translation, Economic)
- Module 11: Hedging Strategies (Forwards, Swaps, Options)
- Module 12: Hedge Effectiveness & Accounting (IFRS 9 Overview)
Day 4: Counterparty and Operational Risk
- Module 13: Credit Risk in Treasury (Bank/Custodian Exposure)
- Module 14: Operational Risk in Treasury Systems & Processes
- Module 15: Controls, Segregation of Duties, and Limit Frameworks
- Module 16: Business Continuity and Fraud Prevention in Treasury
Day 5: Risk Mitigation Plans and Reporting
- Module 17: Designing Risk Mitigation Action Plans
- Module 18: Reporting to the Board / Risk Committees
- Module 19: Final Simulation: Treasury Risk Case Study
- Module 20: Wrap-Up, Action Plans, and Certification
Certification
Participants will receive a Certificate of Completion in “Identifying Treasury Risks and Developing Mitigation Plans”, showcasing their capability to enhance financial risk resilience in treasury operations.