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2021—2022 Prospectus International Financial Services
Contents
03 | Welcome University Qualifications (Level 7) University Postgraduate 40 |
Professional Diploma in Digital
04 | The future of learning Qualifications (Level 9) Transformation in Financial Services
19 | P
rofessional Certificate in International
09 | IOB membership Investment Fund Services 29 |
Pathway to MSc in Financial Services 41 |
Professional Certificate in
(Accredited Funds Professional) Data Protection (CDPO)
10 |
Corporate membership 30 |
Professional Certificate for
20 | P
rofessional Certificate in Designated Persons in a Fund 42 |
Professional Certificate in Financial
11 | Your team Complex Financial Instruments in Management Company Crime Prevention (CFCPP)
12 |
Funding available through IFS Skillnet International Financial Services 31 |
Professional Diploma in Leading
and our partners 21 | P
rofessional Certificate in Consumer Cultural Change and Ethical Executive Education
13 | Accredited Funds Professional Protection Risk, Culture and Ethical Behaviour in Financial Services
Behaviour in Financial Services 43 |
Certified Investment Fund Director (CIFD)
14 | P
athways to programmes 32 |
Professional Diploma in Banking
you may be interested in 22 |
Professional Certificate in Digital (Chartered Banker)
Financial Services and Data Analytics 33 |
Professional Diploma in Strategic OPERATIONAL INFORMATION
23 |
Professional Certificate in Compliance Management in Financial Services 44 |
Membership and Professional
DETAILED PROGRAMME INFORMATION
24 |
Professional Diploma in 34 |
Professional Diploma in Advanced Designations - your badge of excellence
Short Programmes
Compliance (LCOI) Banking Risk Management 45 |
Study Supports - How we can help you
16 |
Skills Certificate for a Future Career get the best from your programme
25 | P
rofessional Certificate in Responsible 35 |
Professional Diploma in Applied
in the Irish Funds Industry
and Sustainable Finance Alternative Investments 46 |
Terms and Conditions
17 |
Regulatory Reporting in ROI
26 | Professional Certificate in FinTech 36 |
Professional Diploma in Advanced
(Regulatory Reporting Professional)
27 |
Professional Certificate in Digital Risk, Operational Risk Management
18 | Digital Banking Revolution in Financial Services
AML and Financial Crime Prevention
37 |
Graduate Diploma in Digital and Data
Strategy in Financial Services
University Qualifications (Level 8)
38 |
MSc in Compliance (FCOI)
28 |
Professional Diploma in Digital Product
Management in Financial Services 39 |
Professional Diploma in Data and
Analytics in Financial Services
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Welcome
At IOB, we believe in lifelong learning. Located at the heart of Dublin’s This year we launched IOB Learn - a
docklands district - a recognised hub personalised, lifelong learning and
Whether you are taking your first step in
for global banking, fintech, funds and career ecosystem. With a mobile-first
further education or seeking out new paths technology leaders - IOB supports over design and intuitive interface, it is a first
to explore, we look forward to supporting 33,000 members working in financial in Irish education. Powered by artificial
you on your journey. services. As a recognised college intelligence diagnostics, IOB Learn
of UCD, IOB is a centre of excellence provides career, thought leadership and
Welcome to our 2021-22 International in specialist education for financial learning content tailored to your interests
Financial Services programme prospectus. services. Our programmes are designed and needs.
with academic rigour and informed by Mary O’Dea
We hope this guide is a useful resource for The best way to upskill and stay relevant Chief Executive, IOB
industry expertise.
you in finding the perfect programme(s) to within an industry in transformation is an
assist in your professional development. At a time of great change within financial ‘always on’ approach to learning. At IOB,
services, ensuring you have the expertise we consider ourselves to be your partner
and skills to succeed within the sector is in professional development. Education
so important. With advancing technology, should not feel like a transaction, but
regulation and customer expectations, a conversation – and the longer the
education needs to keep pace with a dialogue, the greater the impact. When
sector in transformation. In response to you start a programme of study with
the changing needs of our members, IOB, you are also joining a network – a
IOB has enhanced its programmes and committed and connected group of
learning platforms to enable members financial services professionals.
to upskill and uncover their potential with
greater flexibility than ever before. We look forward to welcoming you to
the IOB community, where you will be
enabled and empowered to realise your
potential and achieve your goals.
Good luck with your studies!
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The future of learning For 125 years we have been looking to tomorrow. Because the world we will wake up in tomorrow will be a different place. And we are ready. 04 INTERNATIONAL FINANCIAL SERVICES PROSPECTUS 2021-2022 Previous Next
A new era
In 2021 IOB launched 3 innovations that
set a new benchmark.
IOB Learn IOB App EdQ
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IOB Learn
Our new learning experience platform,
IOB Learn, is a digitally enabled, intuitive,
personalised, lifelong learning and career
ecosystem. For everyone working in
financial services, including investment
funds and international financial services.
01 Empowers you to discover and explore your
talent and potential
02 Helps you define a learning path to advance
your career
03 Benefit from accurate AI powered diagnostics
and recommendations
04 Find a community of financial services
professionals, just like you.
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The IOB App
From discovering curated content,
following your learning pathways, to
logging CPD on-the-go, IOB App opens
a new world of possibility in staying
connected and up to date with IOB.
01 Access learning material from
your phone
02 Create and follow your learning
pathway
03 Log CPD hours on-the-go
04 Browse relevant events, articles,
and more.
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EdQ by IOB
A new dynamic education credentialing
ecosystem that tracks and certifies
qualifications, continuing professional
development and lifelong learning,
supporting career profile recognition
across a wide reach of financial services.
01 A world-first education platform for
Financial Services
02 Based on blockchain technology
03 Provides secure, real-time access,
and validated learning credentials,
including educational qualifications
and professional designations.
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Membership
IOB Your standout educator
IOB is a recognised college of UCD, which is Ireland’s largest
IOB Learn
An exciting new learning experience platform, and an IOB app
membership
university and ranked within the top 1% of higher education personalised to your professional development needs. IOB Learn
institutions in the world. A leading provider of applied education will give you access to a new suite of micro learning and curated
in financial services, we offer more than 40 university accredited learning content across a number of channels.
qualifications, taught by academics and leading industry experts.
• A
ccess to IOB’s full suite of accredited learning, taught by
academics and leading industry experts.
Your essential career partner
Learn more about the value Through IOB Learn we empower you to explore your talent and
•
Access via IOB to Government Funding for education potential. We fuel your personal growth and career trajectory.
and benefits of becoming a programmes, e.g. Springboard, IFS Skillnet.
member of IOB. • Graduation Ceremony for level 8 and 9 graduands.
Your professional community
Membership of your industry’s professional body, the largest
professional membership community in Ireland, brings you into
We get you qualified
a community of like-minded people. Professionals from across
We offer 14 professional designations, including all the essential financial services working in a similar specialism as you, dealing
regulatory required designations to qualify you for roles in with similar challenges to those that you face. Through in-
financial services. Free accreditation of your training for CPD person events, digital events and forums you can hear key note
hours on IOB CPD schemes. speakers and share experiences, exchange knowledge, network,
expanding your contacts and personal profile.
We keep you qualified • Invitations to in-person and virtual events and networking
opportunities.
Lifelong learning is essential to sustain a career and your
professional designation(s). As Ireland’s largest provider of •
Access to breakfast briefings / lunch and learns.
continuing professional development (CPD), we keep you
qualified. Included in your membership subscription at no •
Access to the latest insights, thought leadership, emerging
additional cost is access to a minimum of four continuing issues and trends.
professional development events in addition to our suite of eCPD
modules.
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Membership
Corporate Strategy and Governance
IOB Council (board of directors) and Council committees are
Regulatory compliance
Where relevant, our education qualifications, professional
membership
responsible for the effective, prudent and ethical oversight of IOB, designations and CPD schemes meet the Central Bank of
setting its strategic aims and direction. Corporate members are Ireland’s Minimum Competency Code and Fitness and Probity
entitled to either appoint or elect persons to Council. requirements. Our new EdQ credentialing platform supports you
in meeting your regulatory responsibilities.
Active engagement, participation and leadership in IOB
Council and Council Committees is a commitment to setting
and maintaining high professional and ethical standards, and
Professional standing
Learn more about the value enhancing the technical expertise of the financial services
industry. IOB offers a range of professional designations which are a
and benefits of becoming a recognition of educational achievement and professional
corporate member of IOB. standing. They are a badge of excellence and an endorsement
of academic qualifications, professional knowledge and
Talent development
experience. Several of the designations are recognised
An organisation’s greatest resource is its people. IOB’s wide worldwide.
range of applied education and lifelong learning programmes
develop your talented staff.
Independent assurance
IOB is an independent stamp of assurance that supports
Future skills
organisations in engaging, motivating and empowering their
Financial services continues to change rapidly. IOB helps build employees to learn and perform.
transferable skills for the individual and a more flexible workforce
for your organisation.
Corporate community
Build your network with a community of peers – learn from other
leading organisations, share your knowledge and expertise.
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Who we are
IOB offers relevant, university accredited and portable
qualifications to help your career. Our programmes are IOB was founded in 1898. When graduating from an accredited programme, There are now over 33,600 members of IOB.
developed in conjunction with the industry. Contact us you will receive your academic award from
University College Dublin (UCD).
with any questions you may have as you choose your
programme or throughout your studies with us.
In the academic year 2020-2021, in excess of 700 60 Irish Funds member firms have had Our faculty include academics and industry
students from International Financial Services employees take a qualification with IOB. experts.
studied with us.
Our Goal Our Purpose Our Vision
In our chosen markets and Educate, enable and An ethical, sustainable
sectors, to be the leading, empower a community and continuously learning
progressive, authoritative of professionals to deliver financial services community
expert in financial services financial services to that contributes to a thriving
education by combining the highest standards economy.
academic rigour and contributing to better
Margaret D’Arcy Martina Kelly William Lawless Liz Manley Aoife Rooney
Programme Director Director - Funds Programme Manager Programme Manager Programme Director
practical application. outcomes for customers.
Email: Email: Email: Email: Email:
margaret.darcy@iob.ie education@iob.ie education@iob.ie education@iob.ie education@iob.ie
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through IFS Skillnet
Membership benefits Benefits for employers Our Partners
Companies operating within the international financial services sector, • vail of a comprehensive range of specialist courses designed for the
A
or providing services to the sector, can join IFS Skillnet in order for their international financial services sector
employees to participate in training and education which is jointly • pportunity to significantly reduce training costs through the
O
funded by the companies and IFS Skillnet. Grant funding of up to 30% is Our programmes are offered
availability of grant funding in partnership with:
available to eligible companies.
• rovides the opportunity to work with education and training
P
providers to update and amend course content in line with market
About IFS Skillnet
developments
The IFS Skillnet is co-funded by Skillnet Ireland and member companies.
•
Ensure your employees acquire the latest skills to maintain your Our programmes are closely The Association of Compliance IFS Skillnet
The IFS Skillnet programme is dedicated to providing training and aligned to the needs of the Officers in Ireland.
organisation’s competitiveness
networking opportunities for the international financial services sector. international investment fund
The Network aims to support the sector in maintaining Ireland’s position •
Opportunity to network and collaborate with other member community through our work
as a top international financial services centre through investment in companies. with Irish Funds.
the specialist skills and expertise of its workforce. The Network is led by
a steering group which includes member companies and the leading How to get involved
financial services industry associations. • Sign up for free at: www.ifsskillnet.ie
• Telephone: +353 (0)1 605 1546
Designed for you
Network activity
• Email: info@ifsskillnet.ie
The IFS Skillnet was established in mid-2009. Since then we have
• Tweet us: @ifsskillnet
delivered over 2,000 courses to 15,000 plus participants from 430
• LinkedIn: @ifsskillnet
companies operating in the international financial services sector in Globally, our programmes have run in;
Ireland.
Our part-time programmes are
For further information you can contact
designed for those who are working • Bangalore • Manilla
Courses available include, Digital Financial Services, Regulatory • Gdansk • Pune
Reporting, International Funds, Business Analysis, Project Management
Claire Madigan and studying. You study with us online • Krakow • Warsaw
and a wide range of management and leadership skills.
Network Executive
from any location that suits you. • Belgium • Wroclaw
IFS Skillnet
84-86 Lower Baggot Street
Dublin 2
W: www.ifsskillnet.ie
12 INTERNATIONAL FINANCIAL SERVICES PROSPECTUS 2021-2022 Previous NextBe recognised The Accredited Funds Professional is a designation developed by IOB in conjunction
with Irish Funds. This title is an industry badge of excellence that exemplifies your funds
as an Accredited
expertise, client focus and professional standing, supported by lifelong learning.
As an employer in the funds industry, your talented people hold a title that is an external
validation of their professional competence and commitment to lifelong learning.
Funds Professional Employees working in Ireland’s investment funds sector Accredited Funds Professional creates an industry
can now demonstrate and maintain competence and standard for recognising consistency and
professionalism in the international investment funds professionalism in the funds industry. Support for the
sector through the new Accredited Funds Professional designation will distinguish Ireland’s investment funds
designation. Those with the Accredited Funds Professional industry amongst its global peers and differentiate
designation will send a clear signal to all stakeholders Ireland as a leading fund services jurisdiction and sustain
that lifelong learning and professionalism is valued by Ireland’s world ranking for its people talent.
themselves and by their employer.
Holders of the Accredited Funds Professional designation
Launched in 2020 The Accredited Funds Professional are required to complete 10 hours of Continuing
designation was developed by IOB, the leading provider Professional Development (CPD) annually and IOB
of applied education to the financial services industry commits to providing a suite of eCPD material on topical
in conjunction with Irish Funds, the representative and important issues relevant to the funds industry.
body for the international investment fund community
in Ireland. The designation is an externally validated At this time, some new material available on IOB Learn
badge of excellence and an endorsement of academic includes:
qualifications, professional knowledge and experience • Tax Landscape for Funds;
and fulfils an objective set out in Ireland for Finance 2025.
• Fund Distribution;
Pat Lardner, Chief Executive of Irish Funds said “The • Organisational Effectiveness for Fund Management
investment funds industry directly employs over Companies;
16,000 people from all parts of Ireland and our growth • Regulatory Insights Sessions;
over 30 years has been enabled by the expertise and • Legal and Regulatory Update;
professionalism of our people. This designation will better • A comparison between key Fund Jurisdictions;
prepare us for the future and further underlines Ireland’s
credentials as a global funds centre which serves • The MIFD II Product Governance rules.
investors from 90 countries.”
All Irish Funds events are accredited for CPD hours
towards the Accredited Funds Professional designation.
13 INTERNATIONAL FINANCIAL SERVICES PROSPECTUS 2021-2022 Previous NextPathways to programmes
you may be interested in
If you have completed: You may also be interested in:
Professional Certificate in
Skills Certificate for a Future Career Professional Certificate in International
Complex Financial Instruments in
in the Irish Funds Industry Investment Fund Services
International Financial Services
Professional Certificate in Professional Certificate in Professional Certificate in Consumer
Professional Certificate in Digital
International Investment Complex Financial Instruments in Protection Risk, Culture and Ethical
Financial Services and Data Analytics
Funds Services International Financial Services Behaviour in Financial Services
Professional Certificate in Professional Certificate in Consumer
Professional Diploma in Applied Professional Certificate in International Professional Certificate in Digital
Complex Financial Instruments in Protection Risk, Culture and Ethical
Alternative Investments Investment Fund Services Financial Services and Data Analytics
International Financial Services Behaviour in Financial Services
Professional Diploma in Advanced Professional Diploma in Leading
Professional Diploma In Applied Professional Diploma in Data and Professional Diploma in Digital
Operational Risk Management Cultural Change and Ethical
Alternative Investments Analytics in Financial Services Transformation in Financial Services
in Financial Services Behaviour in Financial Services
Professional Certificate for
Designated Persons in a Fund Pathway to MSc in Financial Services Certified Investment Fund Director
Management Company
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S HOR T P R O GR AMME
Skills Certificate for a Future Career SHORT PROGRAMME S
in the Irish Funds Industry
As recognised in Ireland for Finance there is currently rapid change
Who is this programme for? Curriculum IFS Skillnet
and transformation with jobs being dislocated in the financial
You study 9 hours through a series of webinars. Part funding may be available for eligible applicants
The Irish Funds industry was established services sector. International financial services, including the
through IFS Skillnet. For more information see
funds industry, is an attractive sector in which to work. IOB seeks to
over 30 years ago. Since then it has grown support people who wish to change to a career in IFS through this
Modules 1-4 Overview of the Irish investment fund industry and iob.ie/info/supports-and-scholarships
Introduction to Investment Funds
significantly with activities carried out programme.
Modules 5-7 Fund Administration Activities: Transfer Agency, Professional body membership
not only in Dublin but in many locations The programme is designed to meet the needs of: Fund Accounting and Valuation You must be a current member of IOB, or become a member, to
throughout Ireland including Cork, Galway, • People new to the funds industry with no prior experience Modules 8-9 Role of the Depositary undertake this programme.
Module 10 What are the emerging risks facing the Irish funds
Kilkenny, Letterkenny, Limerick, Waterford • People changing career from the banking industry to the funds
industry; What are the opportunities?
How to enrol
industry
and Wexford. The impressive growth For further information, including module content, fees and to enrol
• Staff already working in the funds sector or related areas, online, visit iob.ie/programme/irish-funds-cert
through three decades is illustrated by including asset managers, funds service providers and advisory Award
When you successfully complete this programme, you will be
the amount of assets in funds serviced firms, who may wish to have a better understanding of the sector
awarded with the Skills Certificate for a Future Career in the Irish
Contact us
as a whole.
William Lawless
in Ireland, totalling €5.4 trillion1 at the end Funds Industry by IOB.
Programme Manager
of 2020. As noted in Ireland for Finance2, How you will benefit
Duration and Delivery
E: education@iob.ie
Ireland is the 3rd largest global investment The programme has been designed to provide participants with
an excellent understanding of the Irish Funds industry. It will provide 9 hours in total to complete the programme. Delivery is entirely
funds domicile, the largest European participants with immediate practical knowledge for a role working online and therefore can be completed at any time.
domicile for ETFs and a leading location in or supporting Funds in Ireland. Participants will be able to:
Assessment This programme would be beneficial to anyone hoping
worldwide for hedge fund administration. • Understand the way in which the Irish industry is structured and At the end of each module there is an online multiple choice set of to make a career in the funds industry and to anybody
the way in which it impacts on the Irish economy questions for completion before proceeding to the next module. working in funds looking for a refresher course.”
• Explain the concept of collective investment and how investment
funds are established Entry requirements Eoghan Briody
3rd year Accounting and Finance student
• Describe the various functions and parties to an investment fund, There are no specific entry requirements for this programme.
their roles and how they relate to each other
• Outline the legal and regulatory environment in which investment
funds operate and the role of the Central Bank of Ireland
• Explain how Irish funds are distributed throughout the European
Union and across the globe
• Explain the importance of delegation and outline the role of
key delegates for Irish Fund Management Companies and Irish
Depositaries
• Identify emerging risks and opportunities.
1 Source: Irish Funds, the representative body for the international investment fund community
in Ireland.
2 The strategy for the development of Ireland’s international financial services sector in 2025.
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Regulatory Reporting in ROI SHORT PROGRAMME S
(Regulatory Reporting Professional)
The programme comprises of six one-day practical modules with
Who is this programme for? Curriculum Entry requirements
each module examining the main characteristics of each principal
You study six modules: There are no specific entry requirements for this programme.
This programme is designed to provide risk area, the key regulations which are in force and the applicable
1. Regulatory Reporting Environment
reporting requirements. Students will gain new, practical skills
participants with core knowledge with associated with the mechanics of regulatory reporting, and be able 2. CoRep & Related Returns
IFS Skillnet
respect to the risks within the banking to apply them immediately. 3. Liquidity Returns
Part funding may be available for eligible applicants
through IFS Skillnet. For more information see
sector that the regulators are monitoring How you will benefit
4. FinRep Return iob.ie/info/supports-and-scholarships
5. Statistical Reporting
via the regulatory returns. It will also At the end of the programme participants will be able to:
Professional body membership
6. Other Regulatory Returns
provide participants with regulatory • A
rticulate the main areas of risks in banking that regulation seeks
You must be a current member of IOB, or become a member, to
to mitigate
reporting skills to ensure compliance with The programme is delivered on a part-time basis and each module undertake this programme.
• E
xplain the regulatory rationale underpinning the reporting
will take place over six days.
the regulatory demands for more detailed requirements associated with the risks in banking How to enrol
and robust regulatory reporting. • E
xplain the main regulatory reporting compliance requirements, Award/Designation For further information, including module content,
including Capital Requirements Regulation (CRR) reporting fees, closing dates and to enrol online, visit
When you successfully complete this programme, you will earn the
requirements iob.ie/programme/regulatory-reporting-in-roi
professional designation of Regulatory Reporting Professional from
• Describe the mechanics of regulatory reporting IOB and will be invited to the relevant designation and CPD scheme.
• E
xplain the interrelatedness of the regulatory requirements and The designation is maintained through completion and return of Contact us
how they relate to the overall financial condition of a bank. annual CPD hours. Aisling O’Sullivan
Programme Manager
Delivery and Assessment
This programme is delivered online, please visit E: education@iob.ie
iob.ie/programme/regulatory-reporting-in-roi
for details on the assessment methods.
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Digital Banking Revolution SHORT PROGRAMME S
Responding to rapidly changing customer expectations, new digital
Who is this programme for? Curriculum Entry requirements
technologies, new competition and the need to achieve greater
You study six modules: There are no specific entry requirements for this programme.
This exciting online programme has efficiencies, banks and financial services firms are transforming to
1. The new reality
digital organisations of the future.
been created to allow you to navigate 2. What customers expect in the digital age
Professional body membership
the complex digital landscape and The purpose of this programme is to describe the digital 3. Conduct of business obligations in digital financial services
You must be a current member of IOB, or become a member, to
undertake this programme.
transformation that is underway and provide an appreciation of
have more confident conversations with banking in this new reality. The programme outlines what customers
4. Security and trust
5. The digital financial services ecosystem Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
customers and colleagues about the expect and explains key digital technologies and the powerful new
digital tools. It sets out the conduct of business obligations in the 6. What’s next - future developments One CPD hour will be awarded to holders of the QFA, Professional
opportunities and challenges that digital provision of products and services in the digital environment and Banker and Chartered Banker designations on completion of the
presents. It is designed for everyone who the importance of ensuring security and customer trust. It provides Award following modules:
insights on how the nature of work in a customer centric digital
works in banking and financial services. organisation is changing and what future developments are coming
When you successfully complete this programme, you will be • Conduct of business obligations in digital financial services (30
minutes)
awarded a digital certificate from IOB.
down the track.
• Security and trust (30 minutes)
There are no ECTS (academic credits) associated with the
It answers the digital questions you may be afraid to ask. programme and it does not form part of a university award. How to enrol
For further information, including module content, fees and to enrol
This is a fast paced, engaging, online, multi-media education Delivery and Assessment online, visit iob.ie/programme/digital-banking-revolution
programme that takes just three hours to complete. The
This programme is delivered online, please visit
programme is accredited for one CPD hour for holders of the QFA,
Professional Banker and Chartered Banker designations.
iob.ie/programme/digital-banking-revolution Contact us
for details on the assessment methods. Sinéad O’Reilly
How you will benefit Programme Manager
Duration
On completion of this programme you will:
Minimum three hours. E: education@iob.ie
• Understand digital business and its transformational impact on
banking and financial services You can enrol for and complete the programme any time that suits
• Describe the main elements of the digital financial services you.
ecosystem, identify the competitive opportunities and threats
• Appreciate changing customer expectations and the implications
for products and services and the customer experience
• Understand the conduct of business obligations to customers in
digital financial services
• Understand the cyber threats and the responsibilities of digitally
enabled financial services organisations and employees in
ensuring security and customer trust
• Appreciate emerging developments and trends.
On completion of this programme participants will be equipped to
hold conversations confidently with colleagues and customers about
banking and financial services in a new digitally evolved reality.
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Professional Certificate in LEVEL 7
International Investment Fund Services
(Accredited Funds Professional)
Who is this programme for? How you will benefit Curriculum IFS Skillnet
The overall aim of the programme is to introduce, discuss and You study three modules: Part funding may be available for eligible applicants
The Professional Certificate in International describe the investment fund from its inception right through to its 1. Introduction to Investment Funds through IFS Skillnet. For more information see
Investment Fund Services is a unique and termination detailing the functions and parties to a fund; the roles,
2. Depositary and Transfer Agency
iob.ie/info/supports-and-scholarships
responsibilities and activities of all the parties to the fund and how
specific programme, designed to support each area interacts with each other. It will enable you to: 3. Fund Accounting and Valuation for International Investment Professional body membership
Funds
the international investment funds industry. • D
escribe the functions, objectives, structures and types of You must be a current member of IOB, or become a member, to
investment funds undertake this programme.
The programme will be of particular interest • E
xplain the legal and regulatory environment for investment funds
Each module carries 5 ECTS (academic credits).
How to enrol
and relevance to those working in, and including investor classifications and risk controls
Award/Designation
For further information, including module content,
those seeking to work in the investment • D
iscuss the role of outsourcing and specialist servicing
jurisdictions in the international fund industry
When you successfully complete this programme, you will be fees, closing dates and to enrol online, visit
funds industry and to newly practising • U
nderstand the fundamental accounting principles, standards
awarded a Professional Certificate in International Investment Fund
Services from UCD and will be invited to the relevant designation.
iob.ie/programme/investment-fund-services-cert
professionals working in the asset and the financial statements of an investment fund
Contact us
management and investment funds area • C
alculate the Net Asset Value (NAV) for single and multi-share
class funds and understand the importance of an accurate NAV
This is a level 7 qualification on the National Framework of
Qualifications.
William Lawless
of the legal and auditing advisory firms. and the controls surrounding its calculation
Programme Manager
• D
escribe and understand the critical role and responsibilities of Delivery and Assessment
E: education@iob.ie
the depositary and transfer agent in the global investment funds This programme is delivered online, please visit
Reflecting industry practise and developments industry iob.ie/programme/investment-fund-services-cert
• E
xplain the main custody and shareholder services including cash for details on the assessment methods.
Designed and delivered by the industry, the Professional Certificate
in International Investment Fund Services is the acknowledged management, dealing, settlements registration, investor trade
processing and investor-level fee calculations Entry requirements
qualification of, and for, the international funds industry. A three I would recommend this programme to anybody working
module programme, the first module, Introduction to Investment • D
iscuss and have a strong awareness of Anti-Money Laundering, The minimum entry requirements to the Professional Certificate in within the investment fund services industry, particularly
Funds, introduces and contextualises the fund as an investment Common Reporting Standards (CRS) and other major International Investment Fund Services are as follows: those who are in the early stages of their career. It is
product, discusses the investment fund from its establishment right international industry initiatives and developments. • F ive passes in the Leaving Certificate, including English and well-structured and it provides an invaluable insight
through its life cycle and the various involvements and interjections Mathematics with respect to the different areas of fund services,
through that life cycle. The Fund Accounting and Valuation for This programme is offered in partnership with Irish Funds (IF). • F ive O Level or GCSE passes, including English Language and particularly the role of the Custodian, the Transfer Agent
International Investment Funds module outlines the accounting and Mathematics and the Fund Accountant. The programme has strong
valuation aspects of investment funds, including the accounting practical application; I have leveraged the knowledge
• IOB will also consider applications on a mature candidate basis
statements for funds, the calculation of the Net Asset Value (NAV) acquired throughout the course of the programme
from applicants who are 23 years of age before the date of their
and the importance of and controls around ensuring an accurate in the context of my role on a regular basis.”
application for admission to the programme.
NAV. The third module, Custody and Transfer Agency, examines
the operation and the roles and responsibilities of the custody and Róisín Cahill
transfer agency functions for international investment funds. Associate Regulatory Consultant
Northern Trust
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Professional Certificate in LEVEL 7
Complex Financial Instruments in
International Financial Services
Who is this programme for? Understanding the risk and return characteristics of complex Curriculum IFS Skillnet
products and the derivatives which underpin those strategies has
You study one module: Part funding may be available for eligible applicants
This programme is designed for an ever now become a critical function in the asset management, valuation
1. Complex Financial Instruments through IFS Skillnet. For more information see
and trading areas in international financial services.
increasing range of people working in iob.ie/info/supports-and-scholarships
the international financial services area The objective of this programme is to provide you with not only This module carries 10 ECTS (academic credits).
Professional body membership
a very practical understanding of how the most common types
who are engaged in activities which of complex financial instruments and derivative products are Award You must be a current member of IOB, or become a member, to
require a good working knowledge of the used in the financial markets, but also their use in hedging, risk When you successfully complete this programme, you will be
undertake this programme.
management and return enhancement strategies.
characteristics of derivative products and awarded a Professional Certificate in Complex Financial Instruments
in International Financial Services from UCD.
How to enrol
complex financial instruments. How you will benefit For further information, including module content, fees,
On successful completion of this programme, you will be able to: This is a level 7 qualification on the National Framework of exam dates, closing dates and to enrol online, visit
Qualifications. iob.ie/programme/complex-financial-instruments
• E
xplain how the most common complex financial instruments
The use of complex financial instruments in investment fund and derivatives work and understand their uses
Delivery and Assessment Contact us
strategies has seen a huge increase over the past five years. Many • E
valuate the benefits and risks of differing instruments and
This programme is delivered online, please visit William Lawless
alternative fund strategies seek to generate returns from asset explain how they can be used for speculation, arbitrage, hedging
iob.ie/programme/complex-financial-instruments Programme Manager
classes solely created from derivative structures, such as the use of and general risk management
Total Return Swaps or Credit Default Swaps for long-short strategies for details on the assessment methods.
• Describe
how these instruments are used for investment E: education@iob.ie
in equities or bonds. Derivatives are now used in combination with
strategies within the major asset classes (equities, currencies,
even the most basic equity and bond management strategies. Entry requirements
bonds, commodities and property)
The minimum entry requirements to the Professional Certificate in
• A
ppraise the role of regulation and the rating agencies in the
The growth in derivative usage comes at a time of vast changes Complex Financial Instruments in International Financial Services are
application of financial instruments
in regulatory oversight in both Europe and the US. The regulatory as follows:
changes are being implemented through the European Market • U
nderstand the role that complex financial instruments played in
• F ive passes in the Leaving Certificate, including English and
Infrastructure Regulation (EMIR) and will impact the most the past market turmoil and what lessons can be learned for the
Mathematics
fundamental aspects of how these products are traded, how future
• F ive O Level or GCSE passes, including English Language and
collateral/counterparty risk is treated and how transactions are • R
eview the use of complex financial instruments in financial
Mathematics
reported. institutions from an internal and external viewpoint, including
accounting treatment/reporting, risk management and • IOB will also consider applications on a mature candidate basis
regulation. from applicants who are 23 years of age before the date of their
application for admission to the programme.
Experience in derivatives, although preferable, is not a requirement
for enrolling to the programme.
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Professional Certificate in Consumer LEVEL 7
Protection Risk, Culture and Ethical
Behaviour in Financial Services
• S
elling financial products appropriately and ensuring the right
Who is this programme for? Curriculum Professional body membership
outcomes post the sale transactions You study one module: You must be a current member, or become a member of IOB, if you
The Professional Certificate in Consumer • U
nderstanding the role of incentives in encouraging the right 1. Consumer Protection Risk, Culture and Ethical Behaviours are not already an ACOI member.
Protection Risk, Culture and Ethical behaviours and accountability
How to enrol
• Monitoring and MI This module carries 5 ECTS (academic credits).
Behaviour in Financial Services is a single- For further information, including module content, fees,
module level 7 qualification and is the Ethics Values and Integrity:
Award exam dates, closing dates and to enrol online, visit
iob.ie/programme/consumer-protection-risk-ethics
industry benchmark Culture qualification • Foundational concepts of ethics, values and integrity
When you successfully complete this programme, you will be awarded
a Professional Certificate in Consumer Protection Risk, Culture and
for people working in the financial services • Behavioural Economics and its relevance in financial services Ethical Behaviour in Financial Services from UCD. Contact us
industry across all roles and functions up to • W
hat it means to be ethical in Financial Services and how the right
ethical climate supports good decision making This is a level 7 qualification on the National Framework of
Aisling O’Sullivan
Programme Manager
senior manager level. • How ethical behaviours can improve customer outcomes Qualifications.
E: education@iob.ie
• The role of morality and values in creating the right behaviours
Delivery and Assessment
• What happens when things go wrong
The programme aims to develop participants’ knowledge of This programme is delivered online, please visit
• What obligations do businesses have to customers iob.ie/programme/consumer-protection-risk-ethics
the Consumer Protection Risk Assessment and how it relates to
culture, ethics and behaviours and their personal responsibilities in • How to effectively challenge and escalate for details on the assessment methods.
sustaining an effective corporate culture. • Good and Bad Behaviours
Entry requirements I found the course to be very relevant in today’s
The programme has been designed in consultation with leading The minimum entry requirements to the Professional Certificate in
climate, and empowers an individual to consider
Culture: the culture and behaviour of their own company
industry experts in the areas of Consumer Protection Risk Culture, Consumer Protection Risk, Culture and Ethical Behaviour in Financial
Ethics and Behaviours, and with Compliance professionals. • Indicators of a sound risk culture Services are as follows:
and how they can influence change.”
• Regulator expectations and reports • F ive passes in the Leaving Certificate including English and Orla Smith
The programme is designed with an emphasis on Consumer • Roadmap for achieving desired culture Mathematics Mortgage Manager
Protection Risk Assessment, with particular focus on the areas Finplan
• G
overnance arrangements around the design, monitoring, and • F ive O Level or GCSE passes, including English Language and
of product design, sales process, post-sales handling and good
analysis of culture MI Mathematics
customer outcomes.
• How culture can be assessed in organisations/culture audits • IOB will also consider applications on a mature candidate basis
How you will benefit • U
nderstanding the importance of culture in ensuring good customer from applicants who are over 23 years of age, with at least one
outcomes year’s experience working in financial services.
This programme will provide you with:
Consumer Protection Risk Assessment: • U
nderstanding the role of mind-set and sense-making on
behaviours and how this is being applied in supervision of culture
• U
nderstanding background, purpose, approach and transition points
and behaviours
of CPRA to consumer protection
• Understanding the role of group dynamics
• Understanding the rules on protecting consumers
• U
nderstanding the impact of biases when making compliance
• Components of a good consumer/conduct risk framework
decisions.
• Product Governance, lifecycle, how to develop products correctly
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Professional Certificate in Digital LEVEL 7
Financial Services and Data Analytics
Who is this programme for? How you will benefit Curriculum IFS Skillnet
At the end of the programme you will be able to: You study three modules: Part funding may be available for eligible applicants
This programme is aimed at students • D
escribe the relationship between business processes, digital 1. Digital Financial Services through IFS Skillnet. For more information see
working in operations and service support technology and data, especially as it relates to operations and 2. Introduction to Data Analytics for Financial Services
iob.ie/info/supports-and-scholarships
roles in banking who wish to advance their customers
3. *Applications of Data Analytics in Digital Financial Services Professional body membership
• D
escribe the key digital technologies in financial services,
studies in the area of digital transformation. business, processes and customer service provision You must be a current member of IOB, or become a member, to
Each module carries 5 ECTS (academic credits). undertake this programme.
• E
xplain the critical risks and vulnerabilities which must be
managed in financial services digital systems Award
The programme seeks to develop an understanding of the How to enrol
impact and relations between process, technology and data. • O
utline or sketch out the features/design of a service system from When you successfully complete this programme, you will be For further information, including module content, fees,
This will enable students to identify their role in the interaction the customer facing elements through processing and ongoing awarded a Professional Certificate in Digital Financial Services and exam dates, closing dates and to enrol online, visit
of these elements and provide a foundation for students to customer relationship management Data Analytics from UCD. iob.ie/programme/digital-services-data-analytics
begin to analyse data in order to identify improvements in the • E
xplain the important role of service standards in customer
processes supporting digital financial services. service provision and how complaints handling is a critical part of This is a level 7 qualification on the National Framework of Contact us
recovering the service experience Qualifications.
Lorraine Duane
With increased digitisation in many industries, and in particular • D
escribe the different kinds of data and how data relates to Programme Manager
information, business intelligence for decision-making and the Delivery and assessment
with its disruptive potential in financial services, understanding the
impact of digital on customers, products and channels has never difference between using data for analysis and using data for This programme is delivered online, please visit E: education@iob.ie
been more important. Digital changes are already generating a predictive modelling iob.ie/programme/digital-services-data-analytics
wealth of useful data. With the power of data to enhance customer • A
pply basic statistical and data visualisation techniques and for details on the assessment methods.
services and processes, understanding data and being able to use identify how they can be used to challenge assumptions behind Fintech, techfin, AI, deep learning, Big Data, open banking…
data will be a basic requirement in any job in the future. the information for decision-making *Please note that access to a laptop/computer on which you can the current wave of digitization in financial services brings
install software is recommended for this module. with it a proliferation of new terminology. Our aim, with this
• C
ollect, organise and use data to identify process improvements
for increased operational or organisational efficiency and/or programme, is to bring students beyond the headlines to gain
Entry requirements a real, working understanding of the principles, techniques
enhanced customer service
The minimum entry requirements to the Professional Certificate in and technologies underlying these ongoing developments. You
• D
evelop concise informative reports which respond to well
Digital Financial Services and Data Analytics are as follows: will gain a comprehensive understanding of the new digital
defined questions or problems.
• F ive passes in the Leaving Certificate, including English and financial services ecosystem and, through practical studies
Mathematics in data analytics, will become an empowered contributor
to digital transformation and to the creation of digital
• Five O Level or GCSE passes, including English Language and
products and services for your financial services company”.
Mathematics
• IOB
will also consider applications on a mature candidate basis John Curry
from applicants who are 23 years of age before the date of their Module co-ordinator on the
application for admission to the programme. Professional Certificate in Digital Financial
Services and Data Analytics
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Professional Certificate LEVEL 7
in Compliance
Those who successfully complete Compliance and the Regulatory
Who is this programme for? Curriculum Professional body membership
Structure - PDC 1 and Conduct of Business Rules – PDC 2 are
You study two modules: You must be a current member of the Association of Compliance
This programme is for those who work or awarded the Professional Certificate in Compliance. The
1. Compliance and the Regulatory Structure – PDC 1 Officers in Ireland, or become a member, to undertake this
professional certificate introduces you to the theory of regulation
aspire to work in a professional capacity and to its application to the financial services industry. The 2. Conduct of Business Rules – PDC 2
programme.
within a compliance function in financial professional certificate is popular with students who require an
How to apply
introduction to the area of compliance as well as those who already
services. The Professional Certificate in work in the area and are looking to achieve the recognised industry
Each module carries 5 ECTS (academic credits).
For further information, including module content, fees,
Compliance is designed to enhance skills, and accredited qualification. Award
exam dates, closing dates and to apply online, visit
iob.ie/programme/compliance-cert
judgement and ability to deal with practical If you complete a further two modules, Legal and Regulatory Aspects
When you successfully complete this programme, you will be
awarded a Professional Certificate in Compliance from UCD. Contact us
issues in the management and practice of Compliance – PDC 3 and Compliance Management – PDC 4, you
are awarded the Professional Diploma in Compliance. Mary O’Dwyer
of compliance in the financial services This is a level 7 qualification on the National Framework of
Programme Manager
Qualifications.
industry. How you will benefit
E: education@iob.ie
On successful completion of the Professional Certificate in Delivery and Assessment
Compliance you will be able to:
This programme is delivered online, please visit
• Understand the role of compliance within a financial services iob.ie/programme/compliance-cert
organisation for details on the assessment methods.
• Describe the impact of relevant regulation and the role of the
various regulatory bodies on the operation of the compliance Entry requirements
function The minimum entry requirements to the Professional Certificate in
• Critically evaluate the importance of ethics and your role in the Compliance are as follows:
compliance function • F ive passes in the Leaving Certificate, including English and
• Understand the impact of regulatory rules relating to how Mathematics
consumers of financial services are protected • F ive O Level or GCSE passes, including English Language and
• Explain the impact of conduct of business rules on financial Mathematics
services providers • IOB will also consider applications on a mature candidate basis
• Identify and pursue appropriate learning opportunities from applicants who are 23 years of age before the date of their
(academic and non-academic) which enhance your professional application for admission to the programme.
career ambitions and individual capabilities.
The programme is offered in partnership with the ACOI.
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Professional Diploma LEVEL 7
in Compliance (LCOI)
Who is this programme for? How you will benefit Curriculum Professional Designation
On successful completion of the Professional Diploma in You study two modules: Individuals who pass the Professional Diploma in Compliance are
This programme is for those who work or Compliance you will be able to: 1. Legal and Regulatory Aspects of Compliance – PDC 3 entitled to apply for the designation ‘Licentiate of the Association
aspire to work in a professional capacity • Explain the theory and describe the practice of regulation from 2. Compliance Management – PDC 4
of Compliance Officers in Ireland’ and use the designatory letters
LCOI. Continued use of this designation is subject to meeting ACOI’s
within a compliance function in financial both an Irish and international perspective
Continuing Professional Development requirements.
• Describe the legal environment that applies to the financial
services. The Professional Diploma in services industry
Each module carries 5 ECTS (academic credits).
LCOI is the leading professional designation for compliance
Compliance is a level 7 qualification • Asses the systems of controls, assurance and governance in an Award/Designation professionals in all sectors of the financial services industry in the
considered to be the benchmark organisation When you successfully complete this programme, you will be Republic of Ireland.
• Assess the authorisation, supervision and prudential requirements awarded a Professional Diploma in Compliance from UCD and will
qualification for compliance professionals. for different financial entities be invited to the relevant designation. Professional body membership
It is designed to enhance skills, judgement • Analyse the relationship between compliance and the control You must be a current member of the Association of Compliance
systems in an organisation This is a level 7 qualification on the National Framework of
and ability to deal with practical issues Qualifications.
Officers in Ireland, or become a member, to undertake this
programme.
• Describe where the compliance function fits within a financial
in the management and practice of services organisation
Delivery and Assessment How to apply
compliance in the financial services • Devise a regulatory relations policy in relation to inspections,
This programme is delivered online, please visit
themed visits and routine relations For further information, including module content,
industry. iob.ie/programme/compliance-diploma fees, exam dates, closing dates and to apply online, visit
• Identify and pursue appropriate learning opportunities for details on the assessment methods. iob.ie/programme/compliance-diploma
(academic and non-academic) which enhance your professional
career ambitions and individual capabilities. Entry requirements Contact us
The minimum entry requirements to the Professional Diploma in Mary O’Dwyer
The programme is offered in partnership with the ACOI.
Compliance are as follows: Programme Manager
Minimum Competency Code • F ive passes in the Leaving Certificate, including English and
Mathematics E: education@iob.ie
The Professional Diploma in Compliance and attaching LCOI
(Licentiate of the Association of Compliance Officers in Ireland) • F ive O Level or GCSE passes, including English Language and
designation satisfies the Central Bank of Ireland’s Minimum Mathematics
Competency Code for those who ‘adjudicate on any complaint • IOB will also consider applications on a mature candidate basis
communicated to a regulated firm by a consumer which relates to from applicants who are 23 years of age before the date of their In an ever changing regulatory landscape the pressure to
advice about a retail financial product provided to that consumer or application for admission to the programme. keep up-to-date is immense. This programme allowed me to
the arranging of a retail financial product for that consumer’. devote time to getting up-to-date with several different areas
Entry to the Professional Diploma in Compliance is limited to those who of compliance, gain insights from industry experts, conduct
Holders of the diploma are invited to apply for the LCOI designation. have successfully completed or registered for the Professional Certificate research into specific aspects of compliance and regulation
Continued use of the designation is subject to meeting annual CPD in Compliance. that were applicable to my role and the projects I am involved
requirements. in. It also creates networking opportunities as you build
To enrol on Compliance Management - PDC 4, candidates must relationships with a broader network of fellow practitioners”.
have enrolled for or passed the first three modules Compliance and
the Regulatory Structure, Conduct of Business Rules and Legal and Carina Myles
Regulatory Aspects of Compliance. Vice President GFS Control, Northern Trust
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