Key Risk Indicators (KRIs) and Control Self-Assessments Training Course

Introduction
Key Risk Indicators (KRIs) and Risk and Control Self-Assessments (RCSAs) are vital components of an effective operational risk management system, enabling institutions to anticipate potential failures and strengthen internal controls. The Key Risk Indicators (KRIs) and Control Self-Assessments Training Course is a comprehensive program designed to build institutional capacity in designing, implementing, and managing risk monitoring tools and control frameworks. By empowering participants to identify early warning signals and assess control effectiveness, the course supports a proactive risk culture aligned with international standards and regulatory expectations.

Conducted over five intensive days, this course delivers both strategic insights and hands-on tools to enhance operational risk oversight. Participants will learn to design relevant KRIs, conduct thorough RCSAs, and integrate these tools into enterprise-wide risk governance structures. Using practical exercises, real-world case studies, and customizable templates, the training equips risk professionals with the knowledge to improve decision-making, prevent losses, and support organizational resilience in dynamic operating environments.

Duration: 5 days

Target Audience:

  • Operational risk and enterprise risk management teams
  • Internal auditors and compliance officers
  • Departmental and unit managers in risk-sensitive areas
  • Financial controllers and governance professionals
  • ICT, security, and business continuity personnel

Course Objectives:

  • Understand the principles and best practices of KRIs and RCSAs
  • Design and implement effective control self-assessment processes
  • Develop KRIs aligned with business activities and risk appetite
  • Use RCSAs and KRIs to enhance risk monitoring and reporting
  • Support enterprise risk management with practical, data-driven insights

Course Modules

  1. Introduction to KRIs and RCSAs in Risk Management
  • Role of KRIs and RCSAs in operational risk frameworks
  • Definitions, objectives, and regulatory relevance
  • Benefits of proactive risk identification and control assessment
  • Integration with governance and compliance functions
  • International standards and supervisory expectations
  1. Designing and Implementing RCSAs
  • Planning the self-assessment process and risk taxonomy
  • Identifying key processes, risks, and control points
  • Evaluating inherent and residual risks
  • Scoring methodologies and heat maps
  • Facilitating workshops and cross-functional input
  1. Developing and Managing Key Risk Indicators (KRIs)
  • Criteria for selecting effective KRIs
  • Linking KRIs to risk appetite, thresholds, and escalation
  • Quantitative vs. qualitative indicators
  • Data sourcing and automation tools
  • Updating and validating KRIs over time
  1. Integrating KRIs and RCSAs into ERM Frameworks
  • Embedding tools into enterprise risk governance structures
  • Connecting RCSAs and KRIs with strategic objectives
  • Using results for internal reporting and decision-making
  • Aligning outputs with regulatory risk disclosures
  • Enhancing board and senior management oversight
  1. Control Effectiveness and Action Planning
  • Assessing control design and operating effectiveness
  • Root cause analysis for control weaknesses
  • Creating practical mitigation and action plans
  • Monitoring progress and closing control gaps
  • Linking control results to audit and compliance functions
  1. Risk Reporting and Visualization Techniques
  • Developing dashboards and risk control scorecards
  • Visualizing KRIs and RCSA results for various audiences
  • Automation and technology support tools
  • Reporting templates and risk communication tips
  • Customizing reports for boards, ALCOs, and risk committees
  1. Case Studies in Operational Risk Monitoring
  • Lessons learned from real-world risk events
  • Industry examples of effective KRI and RCSA use
  • Challenges in implementing risk tools and how to overcome them
  • Benchmarking with peer institutions
  • Scenario analysis based on case outcomes
  1. Hands-On Practical Exercises and Simulations
  • Designing KRIs and conducting RCSAs in a simulated environment
  • Group work on risk identification and control evaluation
  • Building sample heat maps and dashboards
  • Facilitating self-assessment sessions and peer reviews
  • Final presentation of risk monitoring framework by participants

CERTIFICATION

  • Upon successful completion of this training, participants will be issued with Macskills Training and Development Institute Certificate

TRAINING VENUE

  • Training will be held at Macskills Training Centre. We also tailor make the training upon request at different locations across the world.

AIRPORT PICK UP AND ACCOMMODATION

  • Airport pick up and accommodation is arranged upon request

TERMS OF PAYMENT

Payment should be made to Macskills Development Institute bank account before the start of the training and receipts sent to info@macskillsdevelopment.com

 

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