Introduction to Risk Management in Financial Services (Udemy.com)
Your Introduction to ALL things Risk Management in Financial Services
Created by: Baba Oyewole
Last updated June 2026
What you will learn
- Definition of Risk
- Approaches to Risk
- Why the Financial Services sector is especially ladenned with significant risks
- Fundamentals of Risk: Understanding different types of risks in financial services (e.g., credit, market, operational risks).
- Introduction to Risk Identification
- Introduction to Risk Assessment
- Introduction to Risk Measurement
- Introduction to Risk Monitoring
- Introduction to Risk Mitigation
- Introduction to the use of Financial Instruments & Risk
- Introduction to Regulatory Compliance
- Introduction to Risk Culture and Governance
- Introduction to Effective Governance
- The role of Effective Governance in Risk Management
How it compares
Against the other 376 rated Udemy courses in Finance & Accounting on CourseDuck:
- Rating4.4 out of 5higher than 28% of them
- Reviews2,022#73 of 377 by number of reviews
- Length3.5 hoursshorter than 60% of them
- Last updatedJune 2026more recently than 72% of them
Course Description
Welcome to Introduction to Risk Management in Financial Services
In this course we look at:
Various approaches to risk and how financial services institutions perceive and manage risks.
Firstly we discuss the General Approach to Managing Risks.
We subsequently look at Common Risks in the industry, including:
- Credit Risk
- Market Risk
- Liquidity Risk
- Operational Risk
- Regulatory and Compliance Risk
- Reputational Risk
- Systemic Risk
- Counterparty Risk
- Technology Risk
We explore each of these at a high level, describing what it is, causes, ways to mitigate and examples of these risks (in a way that is easy to appreciate).
We move on to explore Key Components of Risk Management in Financial Services, including:
- Financial Services Risk Management Mitigation - General Approach
- Risk Identification
- Risk Assessment
- Risk Measurement and Monitoring
- Risk Mitigation
- Regulatory Compliance
- Risk Culture and Governance
All at a high level and an easy to appreciate perspective. This is an introductory course to facilitate the understanding of risk in Financial Services.
Lastly, we look at Effective Governance structures are essential in mitigating risks in financial services.
- Regulatory Compliance
- Risk Management
- Internal Controls
- Board Oversight
- Transparency and Disclosure
- Management Culture
I can't recommend this course enough to anyone working in or thinking of working in the Financial Services sector. It provides a gentle introduction to the risk perspective that educates and enlightens.
Thank you for stopping on this course and I look forward to getting some feedback from you.
Baba
Instructor Details
- 4.4 Rating
2,022 Reviews
Baba Oyewole
1). Strategic partnerships expert.
2). Finance and Financial Services: Systems, Frameworks, Processes, Support, Financial Considerations etc
3). Business, Financial, Start Up, Small Business, Workplace Environment Education:
- Everything about your business: from management challenges, needing guidance and coaching to identifying opportunities, changes in your industry or in the wider world you can take advantage of, tax, product development, marketing staffing etc.
- Start up considerations, processes, priorities and much more
- Creating new income streams, sales, marketing, social media, etc
- Finance: Financial accounting made easy, financial control, ratios, technical accounting, management accounting and many more
4). Leadership, Management Education and Consulting.
5). Workplace Productivity Considerations
6). Mindset related Mentor, Teacher, Coach and Publisher.
7). Accounting and Audit
Skills: Small business coaching, structuring, funding · Strategic Partnerships · Business Strategy · Leadership · Finance, Accounting etc
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Reviews
By Au Tuong Sang on 9/27/2026
Clear module layouts with precise definitions. The explanatory videos make absorbing dense portfolio metrics surprisingly straightforward without feeling overwhelmed.
By Vong Luyen Long on 9/27/2026
Solid overview of financial exposure principles. The presenter speaks at a great pace and uses genuinely relatable scenarios rather than dry textbook jargon. Worth every minute invested
By Quach Duong Lien on 9/27/2026
Everything is broken down logically step by step. The interactive quizzes really helped lock in the core concepts without feeling tedious. Smooth navigation and solid foundational theory throughout
By Lu Khanh Linh on 9/27/2026
Crystal clear breakdowns of complex market hazards. The conceptual frameworks alone saved me hours of trial and error at my desk. Could use slightly fresher data points from the last two quarters though
By Ma Quynh Bich on 9/26/2026
Top-notch material. The practical examples made intricate risk frameworks feel accessible. Would suggest adding more interactive case studies to boost engagement even further.
By Dau The Lien on 9/26/2026
The material is incredibly dense and insightful. I particularly appreciated how the instructors tackled complex regulatory frameworks with such grace. Every module builds logically upon the last, making the entire flow effortless to follow. Highly recommended for anyone seeking deep clarity.
By Everly Brianna Tatum on 9/24/2026
Thorough and well-structured, making abstract concepts accessible. The practice questions were particularly helpful for reinforcing the core learning objectives.
By Kim Mong Duong on 9/23/2026
Extremely insightful content. The examples provided during each module were remarkably grounded in reality and made abstract concepts click instantly. A very solid foundation
By Mandy Henderik on 5/22/2026
In deze training wordt veel informatie gedeeld. De combinatie van slides met veel tekst en het vertellen van informatie door de trainer was voor mij lastiger te volgen en ook wat eentonig qua opzet.
By Anirban Ghosh on 5/18/2026
The module instructor is simply reading from his presentation, too fast, and could not explain some of the important conceptual underpinnings properly. Needs immediate replacement at the earliest. Otherwise, there will be "Reputational Risk" for Udemy
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Overall Score : 88 / 100











