ACI Operations Certificate Training

A well-trained and efficiently organized Treasury Operations Department is essential to complete every transaction. The Operations Department provides a vital service to the Front-Office by ensuring that all funds flow in a timely and correct manner and that all the necessary documentation is completed. Taking into consideration the wider job function of the Operations Staff, this examination has been designed to provide a benchmark for competency in all aspects of the operations and settlement processes. It aims to test candidates’ knowledge of the underlying instruments involved in the international financial markets, the processes for efficient settlements and related basic financial calculations. Candidates should also be able to demonstrate appreciation of the scope, importance and the role of the Operations Department, particularly in ensuring an autonomous service to the Front-Office.

Learning Outcomes:

• Learn overall Financial Market and Front to End Treasury View
• Understand Deal Capture, Trade Entry and Confirmations
• Learn Foreign Exchange and Money market
• Settlement, Netting, and Clearing
• Understand Derivatives, Short term bonds and notes
• Learn detailed about Reconciliations and Investigations
• Treasury Systems and Data Management
• Risk Management, Controls, Compliance and Documentation
• Best Practice Operations
• Learn latest developments of operations department

Learners will be provided with material which will be utilized both in the live classroom and for their personal study. The following will be provided in soft copy:

• The ACI Operations Certificate NEW syllabus Study guide
• A book of practice questions and 4 mock exams
• A PowerPoint slides presentation used in the live classes
• After the workshop, the whiteboard used during the program will be forwarded to the learners

The course is suitable for:

• Recent entrants to the Operations Department (Back-Office)
• Other trading room support areas;
• Internal and external auditors
• Compliance and risk officers
• Product Control
• Vendors.

Day 1

• Session 1: Financial Market Environment

Day 2

• Session 1: Foreign Exchange
• Session 2: Rates

Day 3

• Session 1: Derivatives
• Session 2: Financial Markets Applications