INTRODUCTION TO THE COURSE
The Treasury and Risk Management training course is designed to equip financial professionals with the critical skills and knowledge required to optimize liquidity, manage financial risk, and support strategic corporate objectives. As organizations face increasing regulatory pressures, market volatility, and technological disruptions, the ability to effectively manage treasury operations and mitigate risk is more vital than ever.
This training course offers a deep dive into the essential functions of treasury and corporate risk management, from cash flow planning and investment strategies to hedging and capital financing decisions. Participants will explore global best practices, emerging trends, and cutting-edge techniques to improve financial resilience and decision-making across their organizations.
This Treasury and Risk Management training course will highlight:
- The comprehensive scope and strategic importance of the treasury function
- Proven tools and methods for identifying, quantifying, and managing financial risk
- Techniques to enhance liquidity, streamline cash management, and maximize returns
- Financing strategies aligned with long-term investment decisions
- Effective use of derivatives to mitigate currency, interest rate, and commodity risks
COURSE DETAILS
Objectives
By the end of this Treasury and Risk Management training course, participants will be able to:
- Optimize cash, liquidity, and working capital to reduce financial exposure and enhance profitability
- Assess and recommend appropriate financing options for both short- and long-term needs
- Evaluate capital investment opportunities using robust financial models
- Develop and implement effective financial risk management strategies
- Recommend and execute hedging strategies tailored to organizational objectives
Training Methodology
In order to ensure skill development as well as improved knowledge, this training course will be conducted along workshop principles using real life case studies and interactive worked examples. Participants will be actively engaged, individually and as part of a group, in their discussion, analysis and evaluation throughout the training course.
Organisational Impact
Organizations will gain significant value from enrolling their professionals in this Treasury and Risk Management training course, including:
- More robust decision-making supported by precise financial analysis
- Stronger management of liquidity, credit exposure, capital structure, and market risks
- Improved profitability through reduced financing costs and optimized risk strategies
- Enhanced corporate governance and compliance with global financial standards
- Better alignment of treasury functions with corporate strategy and stakeholder expectations
- Knowledge transfer across departments leads to a stronger finance culture
Personal Impact
Participants will leave this Treasury and Risk Management training course with:
- Advanced knowledge of international best practices in treasury and risk management
- Practical skills in financial decision-making, risk modeling, and strategic planning
- Increased confidence to contribute to high-level financial discussions and initiatives
- Enhanced ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams on financial strategy
- Strengthened analytical capabilities using modern treasury tools and risk frameworks
- Greater professional value within their organizations and industries
Who should Attend?
Given the importance of the Treasury & Risk Management, this KC Academy training course is suitable to a wide range of professionals but will greatly benefit:
- Professionals working in Treasury & Risk Management
- Financial Decision-makers
- Managers and those with financial responsibilities
- Professionals acting upon the financial decisions of others
- Professionals with an interest in finance and the latest market developments
DAILY AGENDA
Day 1: The Role of Treasury Management – An Overview
- The Role & Scope of Treasury Management
- Operation & Location of a Treasury Department – Cost or Profit Centre; Centralised or Decentralised
- Cash & Liquidity Management
- Working Capital Management
- Capital / Finance Management
- Risk Management
Day 2: 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 3: Financing and Capital Management
- Strategic Objectives: Consolidation, Growth, M & A; Joint Ventures, Diversification, etc.
- Financing Strategic Objectives / Long Term Finance (Public & Private Equity v Buyer & Supplier Debt)
- 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 4: Risk Management
- Identifying Risks and Uncertainties – Internal & External; Financial & Non-Financial
- Measuring Risk – Volatility; Variance; Standard Deviation; Probability; Value at Risk
- Determining the Risk Management Strategy – Assessing Impact and Probability
- The 4 T’s – Tolerate; Terminate; Transfer; Treat
- Internal Controls & Internal Auditing
- Credit & Counterparty Risk Management
Day 5: Currency, Interest Rate & Commodity (Oil Price) Risk Management
- Forward Contracts and Forward Rate Agreements
- Options – Calls & Puts; European & American
- Futures – Market Correlation; Margin Payments, etc.
- Swaps – Currency & Interest Rate Risk and Benefits
- Foreign Currency Accounts other Internal Methods / Tactics
- Foreign Currency Borrowing
Certificate
- On successful completion of this training course, KC Academy Certificate will be awarded to the delegates.