Masterclass Managing Director Financial and Securities Institute
Target group:
- Newly appointed managing directors and board members in financial companies who want to find their way into their role quickly and efficiently.
- Executives looking for a comprehensive update in the field of regulatory law.
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Each participant receives a certificate and has the option of taking the “S+P Certified” exam for additional qualification.
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Program:
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Day 1:
- Leadership in the financial sector: your rights and responsibilities
- Best Practices für das Management Board
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Day 2:
- Manage finances with KPIs and KRIs
- Risk management in the financial sector
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The S+P Tool Box:
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Presentations as PDF: Clear and concise seminar content for managing directors in the financial sector, including valuable information on rights and obligations in the context of financial and securities institutions.
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Legal and Duty Guide: Your compact guide to the specific rights and obligations as a managing director at financial companies and investment institutions. Always up to date and practice-oriented.
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Management Board Organization Toolkit: Everything you need to organize an audit-proof management board and meet regulatory requirements.
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Financial Sector Balance Sheet Guide: Gain in-depth knowledge of accounting, tailored to the needs of financial company executives.
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Risk management strategies: Develop effective strategies to identify, assess and respond appropriately to risks in the financial organization.
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Best practices for business leaders: Gain insights into best practices and strategies that business leaders at leading financial institutions are successfully implementing.
Practical learning for your everyday work: Successful examples, immediate application.
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Balance sheet expertise at Beta Finanzen AG: How Beta Finanzen AG used our balance sheet guide to ensure transparent and robust financial reporting.
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Risk Management Excellence at Gamma: Insights into how Gamma Securities Institution implemented our risk management strategies to identify potential threats early on and manage them efficiently.
Program
Program 1st day of the seminar
Regulatory expertise for C-level in the financial and securities sector
Legal foundation
- Deepening of knowledge of key laws such as the KWG, KAGB, WpIG and ZAG.
- Your benefit: Ensuring compliance with legal requirements and minimizing regulatory risks.
Corporate Governance
- Implementation of an effective internal control system to ensure MaRisk, MaComp and the Money Laundering Act.
- Your benefit: Proactive risk management and strengthening of corporate resilience.
Implementation of ESG requirements
- Introduction to ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) requirements in the financial sector.
- Your benefit: Alignment of the company with the new European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS).
Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA)
- Overview of the requirements and impact of DORA on BAIT in the financial sector.
- Your benefit: Increase digital resilience and compliance with DORA regulations.
Program 2nd day of the seminar
Manage finances and risks with KPIs and KRIs
KPIs and KRIs in Financial Management
- Learn how Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and Key Risk Indicators (KRIs) are applied in the financial world.
- Your benefit: Effective management of finances and risks through targeted indicators.
Current regulatory requirements: EBA and ESMA updates
- Learn how to integrate the latest requirements from the European Banking Authority (EBA) and the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) into your risk management and implement them with KPIs and KRIs.
- Your benefit: Stay up to date with the latest regulatory requirements and strengthen your business model through adapted and effective risk management.
Optimal capital and liquidity planning with ICAAP and ILAAP
- Learn the basics of ICAAP (Internal Capital Adequacy Assessment Process) and ILAAP (Internal Liquidity Adequacy Assessment Process) and how they can be used to manage capital and liquidity resources.
- Your benefit: Ensuring a balanced capital and liquidity structure to increase the risk-bearing capacity and resilience of your company.
S+P Course Managing Director Financial Companies
The S+P course for managing directors of financial companies offers you the perfect opportunity to learn specific management techniques and strategic knowledge to meet the special requirements of the financial industry.
The goal:
The course will teach you the latest methods and tools to run your financial business efficiently and successfully. You will be able to plan financial processes in a structured way, manage risks and meet regulatory requirements securely.
You will learn:
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Managing Director Tasks and Controlling in the Financial Sector: Master the essential basics for the successful management of a financial company and analyze important key figures such as liquidity, equity ratio and return ratios.
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Forecasting and risk management: Develop strategies for forward-looking forecasts and risk reports to meet the regulatory requirements of MaRisk and WpHG.
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Financial Reporting and Analysis: Learn to read and interpret balance sheets, P&Ls, and cash flow statements to ensure the financial stability of your business.
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Compliance and legal framework: Build an effective compliance system that meets ESG and FISG requirements and understand your duties and liability risks as a managing director of a financial company.
Don’t hesitate any longer, sign up now and become a CEO who will shape the future of your financial company safely and successfully!
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FAQ – What do I need to know?
The aim of the S+P seminars for managing directors is to offer practice-orientated training courses that provide a clear common thread for company management. Managing directors learn how to manage liability risks efficiently and minimise them in the best possible way. With practical advice, they can move confidently in their area of business and make well-founded strategic decisions.
You can easily register for our seminars for managing directors via our website. Select the desired seminar, complete the online registration form and our team will finalise the registration.
To take part in our online seminars, you will need a stable internet connection and a computer or tablet. All technical requirements and instructions will be made available to you before the start of the seminar.
Specific prior knowledge is not mandatory for S+P seminars for managing directors. The content is designed for both newcomers and experienced managers.
S+P ensures that its seminars for managing directors are always up to date by offering training specifically tailored to the latest trends and requirements. These trends and requirements include digital transformation, ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance), cyber resilience and increasing regulation. S+P’s training courses provide managing directors with practice-orientated knowledge from experienced trainers, keeping them up to date with the latest developments and challenges. This enables them to successfully lead their companies into the future and adapt to constantly changing business requirements.
Difference between active and passive corporate management
Active corporate governance means that executives make targeted and proactive decisions to achieve company goals by constantly monitoring, adapting, and intervening. It requires continuous analysis of data and market conditions to take advantage of opportunities and mitigate risks.
In contrast, passive corporate management tends to react to changes and relies on fixed processes and structures without frequent interventions or adjustments. Active control is particularly useful in dynamic markets and complex projects, while passive control is used in stable and predictable environments where fewer ongoing adjustments are required.
Linking Corporate Strategy & Operational Planning
Companies can effectively link their strategy and operational planning by defining clear goals and metrics that are pursued at both a strategic and operational level. Methods such as Balanced Scorecard and OKRs (Objectives and Key Results) help to translate strategic goals into concrete operational measures. Tools such as enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems and project management software help monitor the implementation of these measures and ensure that all activities remain aligned with the overall business goals. Regular reviews and adjustments to plans ensure that the company can react flexibly to changes.
Leadership shapes control
Corporate management significantly influences the active management of a company through the choice of management styles and methods that rely on proactive decision-making, transparency and agility. Transformational leadership style, which aims to inspire and motivate, promotes the active participation of employees in the achievement of goals. Situational leadership makes it possible to flexibly switch between instructions and freedom depending on the context, which increases the ability to react to market changes. Methods such as participatory leadership, in which employees are involved in decision-making processes, also contribute to effective corporate management by strengthening commitment and accountability throughout the company.
