Board: Risk Management

This course provides a clear, accessible, and practical introduction to Risk Management and Governance within a Swiss financial institution. It is designed specifically for Members of the Board of Directors who require a solid, non-technical understanding of how risks are identified, assessed, controlled, and overseen in a regulated banking environment.

The course begins by grounding learners in the essential regulatory expectations that shape the Swiss risk management landscape, explaining, in plain language, how the Banking Act, FINMA regulations, and supervisory practices define the Board’s responsibilities. It then walks participants step-by-step through the core components of modern Integrated Risk Management, including the Risk Appetite Framework (RAF), the Internal Capital Adequacy Assessment Process (ICAAP), and the Internal Liquidity Adequacy Assessment Process (ILAAP).

The course also highlights the practical oversight behaviors FINMA expects, how to challenge assumptions, interpret risk dashboards, evaluate concentrations, and ensure independent control functions.