Training Course on Treasury and Risk Management

Introduction

Treasury and Risk Management are at the core of financial stability and profitability in any organization. The treasury function ensures optimal cash flow, liquidity, and investment strategies, while risk management safeguards the organization from financial losses arising from market volatility, credit exposure, interest rate changes, and operational inefficiencies.

With the global financial landscape becoming increasingly unpredictable, organizations need professionals who can effectively manage treasury operations and integrate risk management strategies into business decision-making. This five-day intensive course equips participants with modern treasury management practices, risk assessment tools, and regulatory compliance techniques to safeguard financial resources while maximizing returns.

By blending theoretical concepts with hands-on simulations and case studies, the program enables participants to master liquidity planning, investment decisions, foreign exchange management, derivatives use, and the implementation of robust risk management frameworks.

Participants who successfully complete the course will receive Certificate of Participation.

Course Objectives

By the end of the course, participants will be able to:

1. Understand the role and scope of treasury in organizational finance.
2. Identify, measure, and manage key financial risks.
3. Apply modern tools and techniques for liquidity, cash flow, and investment management.
4. Utilize hedging instruments to mitigate market risks.
5. Align treasury strategies with organizational risk appetite and regulatory requirements.
6. Strengthen corporate governance and compliance in treasury operations.

Duration

5 Days

Who Should Attend

• Treasury Managers and Officers
• Risk Managers and Compliance Officers
• Finance Directors and CFOs
• Investment and Portfolio Managers
• Bankers, Microfinance, and SACCO Executives
• Corporate Finance Professionals

Course Outline

Day 1: Fundamentals of Treasury Management

• Role and objectives of the treasury function
• Treasury organization structures (centralized vs decentralized)
• Cash flow forecasting and working capital management
• Liquidity management strategies
• Treasury systems and technology
• Case Study: Treasury setup in a multinational corporation

Day 2: Risk Management Foundations

• Overview of financial risks: market, credit, liquidity, and operational risks
• Risk appetite and tolerance setting
• Risk identification and assessment methodologies
• Regulatory environment: Basel III, IFRS 9, and local regulations
• Introduction to Enterprise Risk Management (ERM)
• Exercise: Risk mapping for a financial institution

Day 3: Market Risk and Hedging Strategies

• Interest rate risk: measurement and mitigation
• Foreign exchange (FX) risk: transaction, translation, and economic exposure
• Commodity price risk
• Derivatives in risk management: forwards, futures, swaps, and options
• Practical Workshop: Designing a hedge strategy using real market data

Day 4: Credit and Liquidity Risk Management

• Credit risk assessment and scoring models
• Counterparty risk and exposure limits
• Liquidity risk measurement: liquidity coverage ratio (LCR) and net stable funding ratio (NSFR)
• Contingency funding plans
• Stress testing and scenario analysis
• Simulation: Liquidity crisis management exercise

Day 5: Strategic Treasury and Integrated Risk Management

• Aligning treasury with corporate strategy
• Asset-liability management (ALM) and capital adequacy
• Treasury governance, internal controls, and audit
• Technology and automation in treasury risk management
• Integrating risk management into decision-making
• Group Simulation: End-to-end treasury and risk strategy development for a case organization
• Course wrap-up and participant action plans

General Notes

• The instructor led trainings are delivered using a blended learning approach and comprises of presentations, guided sessions of practical exercise, web-based tutorials and group work. Our facilitators are seasoned industry experts with years of experience, working as professional and trainers in these fields.
• The participants should be reasonably proficient in English as all facilitation and course materials will be offered in English.
• Upon successful completion of this training, participants will be issued with a certificate.
• The training will be held at Kincaid Training Centre. The course fee covers the course tuition, training materials, two break refreshments and lunch.
• All participants will additionally cater for their travel expenses, visa application, insurance, and other personal expenses.
• Accommodation and airport pickup are arranged upon request. For reservations contact the Training coordinator at Email: training@kincaiddevelopmentcenter.org or Tel: +254 724592901
• This training can also be customized to suit the needs of your institution upon request. You can have it delivered in our Kincaid Training Centre or at a convenient location.

For further inquiries, please contact us on Tel: +254 724592901 or send mail to training@kincaiddevelopmentcenter.org

Payments are due upon registration. Payment should be sent to our Bank account before commencement of training and proof of payment sent to training@kincaiddevelopmentcenter.org