FinTech Risk Management

  • 4.6
Approx. 15 hours to complete

Course Summary

This course provides an in-depth exploration of fintech risk management, covering topics such as cybersecurity, regulatory compliance, and data privacy. Students will learn how to identify and mitigate various risks within the fintech industry.

Key Learning Points

  • Gain a comprehensive understanding of fintech risk management
  • Learn how to identify and mitigate various risks within the fintech industry
  • Explore topics such as cybersecurity, regulatory compliance, and data privacy

Job Positions & Salaries of people who have taken this course might have

  • Fintech Risk Manager
    • USA: $110,000 - $175,000
    • India: ₹1,200,000 - ₹2,000,000
    • Spain: €50,000 - €80,000
  • Fintech Compliance Officer
    • USA: $70,000 - $125,000
    • India: ₹800,000 - ₹1,500,000
    • Spain: €30,000 - €60,000
  • Fintech Cybersecurity Analyst
    • USA: $80,000 - $140,000
    • India: ₹900,000 - ₹1,600,000
    • Spain: €35,000 - €70,000

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Learning Outcomes

  • Understand the various risks associated with fintech
  • Identify and mitigate risks within the fintech industry
  • Gain knowledge of regulatory compliance and data privacy laws

Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course

  • Basic understanding of financial technology
  • Familiarity with risk management concepts

Course Difficulty Level

Intermediate

Course Format

  • Online
  • Self-paced

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  • Fintech Foundations and Overview

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Description

This course “FinTech Risk Management” help you understand risk management and corporate governance in finance industry with the disruption by FinTech and RegTech. You will become more confident to analyse and make recommendations to develop business strategies balancing the risks in operation, reputation and the stability of finance firms.

Outline

  • Compliance with financial requirements & government regulations
  • 1.1 Course & Week 1 Overview
  • 1.2 Finance Regulation & Compliance: Foundations & History (Part 1)
  • 1.3 Finance Regulation & Compliance: Foundations & History (Part 2)
  • 1.4 Financial Compliance Challenges
  • 1.5 Risks & Opportunities of Avoiding or Bypassing Regulations
  • 1.6 Compliance regarding Crypto and ICOs
  • 1.7 Security, Monitoring Compliance & Data Protection Policies
  • 1.8 Compliance to Tax & Control
  • 1.9 Week 1 Summary
  • Course Outline
  • Assignments & Grading
  • Week 1 Quiz
  • FinTech Compliance with corporate governance: Objectives, guidelines,& policy
  • 2.1 Week 2 Overview
  • 2.2 Introduction to FinTech Risks
  • 2.3 FinTech Operational Risk Examples
  • 2.4 Strategy for Implementing Corporate Governance to FinTech Risks Part 1
  • 2.5 Strategy for Implementing Corporate Governance to FinTech Risks Part 2
  • 2.6 Risk Management & Fraud Avoidance
  • 2.7 Introduction to Risk Analysis
  • 2.8 Risk Management Process I
  • 2.9 Risk Management Process II
  • 2.10 Internal Controls
  • 2.11 Week 2 summary
  • Risk Assessment Template
  • Practical exercise: Data breach internal controls
  • Week 2 Quiz
  • IT Compliance & Assurance Part 1
  • 3.1 Week 3 Overview
  • 3.2 Business Application Development I
  • 3.3 Business Application Development II
  • 3.4 Implementation & Review
  • 3.5 Risks Associate with Business Application Development
  • 3.6 Information System Maintenance Practices
  • 3.7 Change Management Process I
  • 3.8 Change Management Process II
  • 3.9 Emergency Changes
  • 3.10 Week 3 Summary
  • Week 3 Quiz
  • IT Compliance & Assurance Part 2
  • 4.1 Week 4 Overview
  • 4.2 Business Continuity Plan and Disaster Recovery
  • 4.3 Business Continuity Plan Step 1-2
  • 4.4 Business Continuity Plan Step 2
  • 4.5 Process of Business Impact Analysis
  • 4.6 Business Continuity Plan Step 3 Part 1
  • 4.7 Business Continuity Plan Step 3 Part 2
  • 4.8 Business Continuity Plan Step 4
  • 4.9 Business Continuity Plan Step 5-7
  • 4.10 Data Backup & Restoration Policy
  • 4.11 Week 4 Summary
  • Week 4 Quiz
  • Peer-graded Final Project
  • Rate this course

Summary of User Reviews

The FinTech Risk Management course on Coursera has received positive reviews overall. The course covers a wide range of topics related to risk management in the FinTech industry. Many users appreciated the practical approach of the course content.

Pros from User Reviews

  • Well-structured course content
  • Engaging and knowledgeable instructors
  • Good balance between theory and practical application
  • Useful case studies and real-world examples
  • Great networking opportunities with other professionals in the FinTech industry

Cons from User Reviews

  • Some users felt that the course was too basic and didn't cover advanced topics
  • The course may not be suitable for those without a background in finance or technology
  • The course may not be challenging enough for experienced professionals in the FinTech industry
  • Some users experienced technical difficulties with the online platform
  • The course may not be worth the high price tag for some users
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Approx. 15 hours to complete
Garvin Percy DIAS, Theodore Henry King CLARK
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
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Garvin Percy DIAS

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