OBJECTIVE

To address the principle issues of advanced credit risk analysis to newcomers to the topic; together with more advanced analysis for experienced credit analysts and so improve the effectiveness of balance sheet management in Financial Institutions. Methodology will combine tutorials with case studies and business scenarios. Practical exercises are conducted to manage advanced credit risks under competitive and realistic conditions.

APPROACH

By the end of the course delegates should have:

• Enhanced their understanding of evaluating corporate performance and strategy
• Developed their advanced cash flow analysis skills covering the effective utilisation of both working and fixed capital
• Understand the various models for analysing capital investment projects and payback issues
• Utilised risk evaluation in a Venture capital deal
• Evaluated the major qualitative and quantitative risks; payback issues and cash flow coverage ratios in Project Finance
• Examined a participation in a syndicated loan facility; developing techniques to mitigate risk through lending covenants and reviewed other debt related products
• Reviewed the best known models for predicting corporate failure and how to deal with corporates in distress
• Understand Workout Analysis looking at timescales for Action; Industry competition and prospects; capabilities to pursue alternatives and the company position.
• Using the 'PC' to explore sensitivity to growth and profitability; using a financial model for forecasting purposes; computerised forecasting of cash requirements and cash generating ability.
• 'Hands On' Project Work-The course components are welded together in practical experience on a group project.