BreakPoint University -- Operational Risk Management (ORM) Certification Track


Course Title: PECB-Certified Operational Risk Manager

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Certification Program Overview

The PECB-certified

  1. Operational Risk Management Foundation


Exam: PECB-certified Operational Risk Management Foundation Exam
Professional Experience: None required to take this course and exam.
ORM Experience: None required to take this course and exam.
Other Requirements: Signing the PECB Code of Ethics

  1. Provisional

    Operational Risk Management Manager



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    PECB-certified Operational Risk Manager Exam


    Professional Experience:

    None required to take this course and exam.


    ORM Experience:

    None required to take this course and exam.


    Other Requirements:

    Signing the PECB Code of Ethics


  2. Operational Risk Management Manager


Exam: PECB-certified Operational Risk Manager Exam

Professional Experience: Two years; one year of work experience in operational risk management.
ORM Experience: Operational Risk Management activities; a total of 200 hours
Other Requirements: Signing the PECB Code of Ethics

  1. Operational Risk Management Lead Manager

    Exam: PECB-certified ORM Lead Manager Exam
    Professional Experience: Five years; two years of work experience in operational risk management.
    ORM Experience: Operational Risk Management activities; a total of 300 hours Other Requirements: Signing the PECB Code of Ethics

  2. Operational Risk Management Senior Lead Manager


Exam: PECB-certified ORM Lead Manager Exam

Professional Experience: Ten years; seven years of work experience in operational risk management
ORM Experience: Operational Risk Management activities; a total of 1000 hours
Other Requirements: Signing the PECB Code of Ethics

Curricula Overview

In partnership with PECB, the purpose of the ORM Certification Curricula is to provide the required knowledge that Operational Risk Managers need to possess in order to enter, manage and lead operational risk management practice and process disciplines in financial services.

The content of this program covers various published sources, market standards, general market practice, as well as findings from recent research. The intention is to collate as much relevant knowledge for professional development as possible in one program. This will provide a comprehensive view of ORM standards and theory, and the best market practices for professionals in the field.

The qualified trainers, course content and related exams help professionals acquire and demonstrate the skills and ability to execute their function effectively and gain professional recognition in the field.

Upon completion of the training course, you can take the relevant exam and apply to be ‘PECB Certified Operational Risk Manager’. Candidates can select the coverage and examination required to obtain the certification at:

Operational Risk Manager (3-day course)

Operational Risk Lead Manager levels (5-day course)

Learning Objectives

  • Understand the regulatory requirements and best practices of operational risk management in the financial services

  • Learn how to establish and operate an operational risk management framework in the context of a financial organization

  • Understand the approaches, methods, and tools to identify, assess, mitigate, and monitor operational risk in the financial services industry

  • Understand core components of the course curriculum, including: ORM framework, regulatory context, risk appetite, risk assessment, incident data collection, key risk indicators, risk culture, scenario analysis, capital assessment, and reputation risk.

Who should attend?

The certification course is intended for stakeholders from a variety of audiences, including:

  • Chief risk officers
  • Heads of operational risk
  • Risk directors, risk managers, risk officers and risk analysts
  • Business line managers in charge of managing their risks
  • Senior managers and managers who seek guidance on operational risk management
  • Compliance officers
  • Internal auditors
  • Regulators
  • Consultants
  • Students and professionals interested in advancing their careers in operational risk management

Agenda

3-Day Course: ORM Risk Manager Certification

Day 1

Block 1:

Regulatory Context and Risk Governance

Regulatory context

The role of governance

Three Lines Model

The role of risk committees

Block 2:

Framework and Policies

ORM framework

The role of policies and procedures

Operational risk policy and minimum standards

Block 3:

Risk Appetite

Industry guidance on risk appetite

Structure of actionable risk appetite

Communicating risk appetite

Day 2

Block 4:

Incident Data Collection

Incident data collection standards

Categorizing risk events

Roles and responsibilities in incident data collection

Analyzing and reporting on incident data

Learning from external loss data

Block 5:

Risk and Control Self-Assessment (RCSAs)

RCSA: definition, scope and process

Heatmaps and risk scales

Controls and risk mitigation types

Running an RCSA process and reporting on it

Day 3

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Risk Culture

Defining and monitoring conduct in financial organizations

Defining risk culture

Risk culture drivers and change management

The Use Test

Block 7:

Key Risk Indicators (KRIs)

Definitions and roles of KRIs

KRI selection framework

Reporting on KRIs

Why choose this course?

Educational approach

  • The training course is based on theory and best practices in operational risk management and assessment in the financial services.

  • Lecture sessions are illustrated with practical examples.

  • The participants are encouraged to communicate and engage in discussions and exercises.

  • The exercises are similar in structure with the certification exam questions.

Body of Knowledge

The body of knowledge has been developed by a team chosen for their expertise and their contribution in the field of operational risk.

This Body of Knowledge (BoK) document covers the core information that underpins the ORM Certification. Its purpose is to define the theoretical and professional knowledge that candidates must demonstrate to receive the ORM Certification. The content is organized in such a way that candidates can select the coverage and examination required to obtain the certification at ORM Foundation, Operational Risk Manager and Operational Risk Lead Manager levels.

Where can I see the body of knowledge of the PECB certifications?

You can see the details of Body of Knowledge certifications on the following link

Price and Terms

The Certification course costs 2160 euros (excluding VAT, when applicable).

$2,195.00 USD

The price covers:

  • Training course materials containing over 300 pages of information and practical examples

  • An attendance record of 18 CPD (Continuing Professional Development) credits

  • 2 vouchers to take the relevant PECB exam

Discounts*:

  • Early bird discount of 15% for registrations before April 15th, 2022

  • "4 + 1" formula: for every 4 participants registering from the same company, the fifth one can join for free

  • If you belong to a low-income or low purchasing power country, don't hesitate to contact us to discuss special pricing schemes