Build resilient professionals equipped to identify, assess, and manage risk in the global financial ecosystem.
The Operational Risk in Financial Services certification from the Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment (CISI – UK) is a must-have for those preparing to enter or grow within risk and compliance roles across financial institutions.
At Kairos Edutech,we deliver this globally recognized certification through expert-led training aligned with industry expectations and real-world practices. This program is designed to equip learners with the tools to understand, assess, and respond to risk — making them risk-resilient professionals who can safeguard institutions from failure and fraud.
MBA candidates or Graduating students interested in risk, compliance, and operations
Universities wanting to integrate risk management into their finance programs.
Corporate L&D teams upskilling employees in middle office or control functions.
Entry-level professionals in internal audit, operations, or governance roles.
Understanding of constitutes operational risk and how it affects financial systems
Learn frameworks for risk identification, control, and mitigation
Explore regulatory requirements and compliance across markets
Insights into real-world failures, root cause analysis, and business continuity
Preparation for CISI Operational Risk certification exam
| Module No. | Title | Topics Covered |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to Operational Risk | Types of risks, importance, Basel definitions. |
| 2 | Risk Management Frameworks | Risk identification, control design, KRI/KPIs. |
| 3 | Operational Failures & Incidents | Real-world case studies, root cause analysis. |
| 4 | Regulatory Landscape | Global regulators (BIS, FCA, SEBI), compliance culture. |
| 5 | Risk Monitoring & Reporting | Tools, internal control environment, heat maps. |
| 6 | Business Continuity & Crisis Management | Recovery plans, cyber risk, third-party risk. |
| 7 | Ethics, Governance & Conduct Risk | Role of ethics in risk, conduct failures, whistleblowing. |
Be able to recognize and mitigate operational risks across functions.
Gain credibility for entry-level and mid-level roles in risk and compliance.
Align with global regulatory and ethical standards.
Develop practical thinking for risk-based decision-making.
Earn a globally respected CISI certificate.
Whether you’re a college looking to offer a risk-focused finance minor, or a corporate training manager seeking to train operations teams—Kairos can help.
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