Analyze Investment Banking Operations, Risk & Regulation

By the end of this course, learners will be able to identify key securities identifiers and reference data, explain securities borrowing and lending and collateral management processes, apply options strategies for risk management, analyze major financial risks, and evaluate the role of global regulatory frameworks such as MiFID and international supervisory bodies. This course provides a comprehensive, operations-focused understanding of how modern investment banking functions beyond trading. Learners gain practical insight into post-trade workflows, settlement instructions, reference data management, securities lending, and collateral operations—areas that are critical for minimizing operational and credit risk. Through structured modules, real-world process explanations, and applied assessment quizzes, learners build the ability to interpret risk types, understand mitigation techniques, and connect regulatory requirements to day-to-day banking activities. What makes this course unique is its end-to-end operational perspective, integrating derivatives strategies, risk management, and regulation into a single coherent learning path. It is especially valuable for aspiring operations analysts, risk professionals, compliance teams, and finance graduates seeking job-ready knowledge of investment banking infrastructure and controls

• Identify securities reference data and explain securities lending and collateral processes
• Apply options strategies and analyze key financial risks in banking operations
• Evaluate global regulations and supervisory frameworks impacting investment banking

• Basic computer and internet skills
• Ability to read course instructions in English and complete short practice activities