Financial Markets Training Course

Target Audience

This course is designed for all Senior Managers who require a practical understanding of AML/CTF frameworks and their preventive measures, as well as awareness of other current and relevant financial crime issues.

Course Format

The learning experience combines the following elements:

• Facilitated group discussions
• Slide-based presentations
• Real-world case studies
• Practical examples

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

• Articulate methods for preventing AML and CTF activities
• Grasp the key components of AML and CTF as they pertain to their organizations, including national and international initiatives aimed at combating these crimes
• Outline strategies for companies and staff to mitigate risks associated with Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing
• Describe how organizations may become targets for these crimes and identify "red flags" that aid in detecting, preventing, and reporting suspicious or actual criminal behavior
• Recognize several other significant "hotspots" within the landscape of Financial Crime

Finance / Management

This instructor-led, live training in (online or onsite) is aimed at manufacturing managers and engineers who wish to strengthen their ability to evaluate investments, build robust business cases, and present compelling narratives for capital projects.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to: calculate and apply core investment appraisal metrics to manufacturing scenarios, build a complete CAPEX investment case including cash flow projections and sensitivity analysis, use templates and Capex Cards to streamline the approval process, and prepare clear executive-level narratives to justify capital expenditure requests.

The Cost Center module encompasses the procedures and best practices for managing overhead expenses, calculating Bill of Materials (BOM) costs, and determining product-level costing across both manufacturing and service operations.

This instructor-led, live training (available online or onsite) is designed for intermediate-level professionals who seek to configure, operate, and validate cost center routines within enterprise environments.

Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

• Create, configure, and maintain cost centers that align with organizational structures.
• Build and validate BOM costing using standard, activity-based, and overhead allocation methods.
• Integrate machine hours, operator hours, and labor metrics into cost center calculations.
• Apply absorption costing principles to ensure accurate product and period-end valuations.

Course Format

• Guided instruction supported by case-based demonstrations.
• Hands-on costing exercises and spreadsheet-based modeling.
• Application-focused labs that simulate real-world costing and reconciliation workflows.

Customization Options

• For tailored content, industry-specific costing models, or ERP platform alignment, please contact us.

This course offers a thorough examination of institutional due diligence frameworks tailored for financial institutions, blending regulatory, financial, operational, and ethical aspects of compliance. It connects Common Reporting Standard (CRS) requirements with extensive due diligence components spanning management, governance, technology, and business operations.

Designed as an instructor-led, live training session (available online or onsite), this program targets intermediate-level professionals in compliance, risk, and operations who seek to establish a holistic due diligence program aligned with international best practices and local jurisdictional standards.

Upon completing this training, participants will be capable of:

• Grasping and applying due diligence principles across institutional, financial, legal, and operational contexts.
• Executing CRS and FATCA-aligned due diligence processes for verifying and reporting tax residency.
• Incorporating governance, ESG, and business integrity measures into compliance systems.
• Crafting risk-based due diligence frameworks that encompass management, marketing, and IT functions.
• Equipping internal teams for audits, regulatory reviews, and continuous improvement cycles.

Format of the Course

• Interactive lecture and discussion.
• Case studies and group exercises.
• Hands-on practice using mock due diligence documentation and workflows.

Course Customization Options

• To request a customized training for this course, please contact us to arrange.

This instructor-led, live training in Romania (online or onsite) is designed for finance and legal professionals who wish to learn the principles and practices of extrajudicial and judicial recovery, enabling them to effectively manage and resolve collection issues.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Understand the advantages and disadvantages of extrajudicial and judicial recovery.
• Apply the main methods and techniques of extrajudicial and judicial recovery.
• Evaluate the effectiveness and efficiency of extrajudicial and judicial recovery.
• Deal with the legal and ethical issues involved in extrajudicial and judicial recovery.
• Integrate extrajudicial and judicial recovery in a comprehensive and coherent way.

This instructor-led training session, available online or on-site, is designed for managers looking to identify and mitigate the risks of fraud affecting eCommerce businesses.

Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

• Comprehend the mechanisms behind eCommerce fraud.
• Analyze vulnerabilities within their organization's eCommerce platform and operational processes.
• Evaluate a company's readiness for implementing new anti-fraud measures.
• Effectively communicate and integrate appropriate anti-fraud policies.

Course Format

• Interactive lectures and group discussions.
• Extensive practical exercises.
• Hands-on implementation in a live-lab environment.

Customization Options

• For requests regarding customized training for this course, please contact us to make arrangements.

This instructor-led live training in Romania (online or onsite) is aimed at cloud administrators, cloud architects, technology heads, and financial analysts who wish to record, manage, monitor, and process financial assets of an organization in the cloud.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to use FinOps practices in an organization to forecast costs, optimize processes, and perform financial management operations in the cloud.

This instructor-led, live training in Romania (online or on-site) is intended for intermediate-level finance professionals seeking a comprehensive understanding of FinOps principles and methodologies, including cloud financial management, optimization strategies, and collaboration across finance, engineering, and business teams.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Understand the FinOps framework, principles, and phases.
• Manage cloud costs effectively through data analysis and governance.
• Collaborate between finance, engineering, and business units to align cloud spend.
• Use FinOps tools for cost allocation, forecasting, and optimization.
• Prepare for the FinOps Certified FOCUS Analyst exam.

This instructor-led, live training Romania (online or onsite) is designed for advanced-level cloud financial management professionals who aim to validate their expertise in financial operations (FinOps) concerning cloud cost management.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Acquire the advanced knowledge necessary for the FinOps Certified Professional examination.
• Grasp intricate FinOps practices, such as cost optimization, budget administration, and reporting.
• Build practical competencies in applying FinOps strategies to real-world situations.
• Ready themselves for a successful outcome on the FinOps Certified Professional exam.

Introduction to Structured Products

This course is designed to give participants a comprehensive introduction to the world of Structured Products within investment banking. Upon finishing the program, attendees will possess a practical understanding of the subject and be equipped to address key questions such as:

1. What exactly are structured products?
2. What drives their issuance?
3. How do both issuers and investors gain from these instruments?
4. What methods are used to structure and price various derivative products?
5. What are the associated risks and expenses involved in creating structured financial products?
6. What constitutes an embedded derivative?
7. What defines exotic options?
8. What factors must be considered for pricing and hedging these instruments?

This instructor-led live training (available onsite or remotely) targets accountants and bookkeepers who wish to utilize Xero for bookkeeping tasks.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Access real-time insights into cash flow.
• Link bank accounts to Xero for accurate bank reconciliation.
• Prepare and verify VAT (Value Added Tax) returns in Xero.
• Create reports suitable for sharing with team members.

This instructor-led, live training in Romania (online or onsite) is designed for beginner-level non-finance professionals seeking a foundational understanding of the financial and accounting principles essential for effective business decision-making.

Upon completion of this training, participants will be able to:

• Grasp fundamental financial and accounting concepts essential for business decision-making.
• Interpret and analyze financial statements, including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements.
• Apply key financial ratios to evaluate the financial health of an organization.
• Develop and manage budgets, and perform variance analysis to monitor business performance.
• Utilize break-even analysis to support operational and strategic decisions.

This instructor-led live training in Romania (available online or onsite) is designed for developers who wish to use the Open Bank Project API to develop and test decentralized applications that can be easily integrated with digital banking systems.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Set up the necessary development environment to start developing applications with OBP API.
• Understand the Open Bank Project architecture, technology, and concepts.
• Learn how to use and customize OBP API to develop and build applications for banking.
• Explore the features, tools, APIs, and sandboxes in OBP.
• Implement security and integrations in OBP API connectors and adapters.

This instructor-led, live training in Romania (online or onsite) is designed for application consultants and business process owners who want to learn how to configure business processes for the SAP S/4 HANA financials module.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Understand the basic customizing settings in the core components of Financial Accounting with SAP S/4HANA.
• Configure master data settings (G/L accounts, customer and vendor accounts) for FA in SAP S/4HANA.
• Configure document control, posting control, and financial document clearing settings for FA in SAP S/4HANA.