Treasury And Risk Management Training Course

INTRODUCTION

The Treasury & Risk Management function is essential for the success and sustainability of leading corporate organizations. This importance has only grown with the ever-increasing pace of changes in regulation, compliance, technology, and financial risk. Our Treasury and Risk Management Training for Africa is designed to ensure organizations can maintain sufficient liquidity to meet obligations while effectively managing payments, receipts, and financial risks, including credit risk, oil price volatility, exchange rate fluctuations, and interest rate risk. Effective treasury management and financial risk management training are crucial for enabling companies to make informed strategic decisions. This involves providing comprehensive analysis, finance, and risk assessment to guide these decisions. By mastering these skills, organizations can better navigate the complexities of modern financial landscapes.

Our Corporate Treasury Training covers essential topics such as cash and liquidity management, treasury risk assessment, and capital investment appraisal. Participants will learn strategic treasury risk mitigation strategies, enhancing their ability to manage financial uncertainties. This Risk Management Course offers a thorough understanding of treasury risk control methods, strategic treasury management techniques, and financial risk analysis and hedging. The program is designed to empower participants with advanced knowledge in corporate finance and risk management, preparing them for the challenges of today's global financial markets. Additionally, this training provides insights into treasury operations and working capital management, ensuring a holistic approach to managing corporate finances. Participants will gain certification in treasury risk management, enhancing their professional credentials and expertise. Join our Treasury and Risk Management Training to stay ahead in the ever-evolving financial landscape. This course not only offers practical knowledge and skills but also focuses on global financial risk management and corporate treasury governance, making it an invaluable asset for professionals aiming to excel in treasury and risk management roles.

Course Highlights

This Treasury Management Training Africa course will cover:

• Role and Scope: Understanding the comprehensive role and scope of treasury and risk management.
• Liquidity and Investment: Techniques to ensure liquidity, enhance investment returns, and streamline cash operations.
• Risk Management Tools: The latest international tools and techniques for identifying, measuring, and managing risk effectively.
• Capital Investment Techniques: Methods of finance to support strategic objectives and capital investment opportunities.
• Derivatives: Features and benefits of derivatives as risk management tools.

Goals

• Cash Management: Manage cash, liquidity, and working capital to reduce finance costs and improve returns.
• Finance Methods: Recommend appropriate methods of short-term and long-term finance.
• Risk Management Strategy: Determine and implement the company's risk management strategy.
• Investment Evaluation: Evaluate capital investment opportunities.
• Hedging Decisions: Recommend hedging and risk management decisions.

Who Should Attend?

This training course is ideal for:

• Treasury & Risk Management Professionals: Those directly involved in treasury and risk management.
• Financial Decision-Makers: Professionals acting on financial decisions or with an interest in finance and market developments.
• Managers: Those with financial responsibilities looking to deepen their understanding of treasury operations and risk management.

Enhance your expertise with this risk management and gain advanced knowledge in corporate treasury training and financial risk management.

Course Outline

Day One: The Role of Treasury Management

• The Role & Scope of Treasury Management
• Operation & Location of a Treasury Department
• Cash & Liquidity Management 
• Working Capital Management
• Capital/Finance Management
• Risk Management 

Day Two: Cash & Liquidity Management – A Detailed Analysis

• Cash Forecasts: Role & Preparation
• Investment of Cash Surpluses to Maximize Return
• Meeting Cash Calls and Short-term Cash Shortages/Short-Term Finance
• Working Capital Management – Determining the Optimum Level Multi-National & Group Cash Management
• Cash Budgets: Process & Control

Day Three: Financing and Capital Management 

• Strategic Objectives: Consolidation, Growth, M & A
• Financing Strategic Objectives/Long-Term Finance
• Optimizing the Capital Structure to Minimize the Cost of Capital (WACC)
• The Capital Asset Pricing Model (CAPM)
• Capital Investment Appraisal- NPV; IRR, Payback
• Capital Rationing: Internal & External

Day Four: Risk Management 

• Identifying Risks and Uncertainties 
• Measuring Risk- Volatility; Variance; Standard Deviation; Probability; Value at Risk
• Determining the Risk Management Strategy
• The 4 T’s – Tolerate; Terminate; Transfer; Treat
• Internal Control & Internal Auditing 
• Credit & Counterparty Risk Management

Day Five: Currency, Interest Rate & Commodity (Oil Price) Risk Management 

• Forward Contracts and Forward Rate Agreements
• Options- Calls & Puts; European & American
• Futures- Markets Correlation; Margin Payments, etc
• Swaps- Currency & Interest Rate Risk and Benefits
• Foreign Currency Accounts; Other Internal Methods/ Tactics
• Foreign Currency Borrowing 

Methodology

Our instructor-led training employs a blended learning approach, integrating presentations, guided practical exercises, web-based tutorials, and group work. Facilitated by seasoned industry experts with extensive professional and training experience, this method ensures a comprehensive understanding of treasury management and financial risk management. Participants benefit from hands-on experience and real-world applications, making the learning process engaging and effective.

Key Notes

• Language Requirement: Participants must be conversant in English.
• Flexible Duration: Course duration is flexible, and content can be modified to fit any number of days.
• Inclusive Fees: The course fee covers facilitation, training materials, and a certificate upon successful completion.
• Post-Training Support: One-year post-training consultation and coaching support are provided after the course. This ensures participants have continuous support and can adapt the training to their specific needs and schedules