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Risk

The Importance of Data and ERM

BCBS 239 Data Principles, Risk Reporting, and Enterprise Risk Management

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Course Information

Data is the lifeblood of many large financial organisations, and aggregating and reporting risk data have become increasingly important. The course introduces enterprise risk management (ERM), a common and important method for assessing and managing risk in an organisational context, and discusses its future trends.

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This course is made up of videos, questions and additional reading materials, and accounts for 3 units of CPD. One unit is the equivalent of one hour of learning.

Course Sections

This course is made up of the following sections:

  • Principles for effective data aggregation and risk reporting (video)
  • Effective data aggregation (quiz)
  • Enterprise risk management (video)
  • Enterprise risk management (quiz)
  • ERM analysis tools (video)
  • ERM analysis tools (quiz)

What You Will Learn

  • Describe the 14 BCBS 239 principles for risk data aggregation and reporting, including governance, accuracy, completeness, and timeliness
  • Explain the five components of an enterprise risk management program: targets, structure, metrics, risk strategy, and culture
  • Identify the four primary data model types used in risk infrastructure: semantic, conceptual, logical, and physical
  • Distinguish between sensitivity analysis, stress testing, and scenario analysis as ERM tools
  • Assess why banks have struggled with BCBS 239 compliance since its 2013 publication and the IT integration challenges involved
  • Explain how ERM adds value through risk diversification, concentration analysis, and self-insurance compared to siloed risk management

Who This Course Is For

  • Risk analysts and compliance officers involved in data governance or regulatory reporting at financial institutions
  • Finance professionals preparing for or maintaining FRM certification
  • Internal auditors who need to understand BCBS 239 principles and ERM frameworks

Prerequisites

  • Basic understanding of financial risk categories (market risk, credit risk, operational risk)
  • No prior knowledge of BCBS 239 or ERM frameworks is required

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