Course Objectives:

By the end of this course, participants will:

1. Gain a deep understanding of structured finance concepts, tools, and frameworks.
2. Explore the key instruments and mechanisms used in structured finance, including securitization and credit derivatives.
3. Learn to design and evaluate structured financial products to meet client and market needs.
4. Understand the regulatory, legal, and risk management considerations in structured finance.
5. Develop practical skills in structuring, modeling, and managing structured finance transactions.

Course Syllabus:

Day 1: Introduction to Structured Finance

1. Overview of Structured Finance
2. Understanding Financial Instruments
3. Case Study: Real-World Applications of Structured Finance

Day 2: Securitization and Asset-Backed Securities

1. Introduction to Securitization
2. Types of Asset-Backed Securities
3. Risk and Return in Securitization
4. Workshop: Structuring an Asset-Backed Security

Day 3: Credit Derivatives and Risk Management

1. Understanding Credit Derivatives
2. Risk Management in Structured Finance
3. Case Study: Risk Mitigation in Structured Finance Transactions
4. Group Activity: Developing Risk Mitigation Strategies

Day 4: Legal, Regulatory, and Ethical Considerations

1. Regulatory Frameworks
2. Legal Considerations
3. Ethical Challenges in Structured Finance
4. Workshop: Navigating Legal and Ethical Challenges

Day 5: Advanced Applications and Final Assessment

1. Advanced Structured Finance Techniques
2. Modeling Structured Finance Transactions