Rotterdam School of Business and Public Policy

Executive Education · Management

Operational Risk Management and Internal Controls

Identify operational risks, strengthen internal controls and support institutional resilience.

Programme overview

Build your professional perspective.

Participants will learn how to identify, assess, and manage operational risks in financial and tax institutions. The course covers internal control frameworks, governance structures, and risk monitoring techniques to ensure business continuity and institutional resilience.

Illustrative executive discussion in a professional learning setting.

Learning outcomes

What you will work towards.

  1. Identify and assess operational risks in financial/tax institutions.
  2. Apply internal control frameworks (COSO, Basel).
  3. Strengthen skills in risk monitoring and reporting.
  4. Develop mitigation strategies for continuity and resilience.

Programme outline

Explore the key topics.

  • Operational Risk Fundamentals in Financial Systems
  • Risk Identification and Assessment Tools
  • Internal Controls, Frameworks and Governance Models
  • Monitoring, Reporting, and Assurance Mechanisms
  • Case Study: Building Effective Operational Risk Programs

Your next step

Plan your participation.

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