In an increasingly interconnected world, understanding country risk is essential for professionals working in a variety of sectors. Country risk analysts and managers working in banks, corporations and government assess and mitigate the risk of financial loss to a firm due to country events, such as coups, social unrest, disease, and war, as well as economic shocks and policy changes. This one-day intensive course provides an introductory yet practical foundation in country risk analysis, equipping participants with tools to evaluate risks and opportunities due to macroeconomic policy and performance, the balance of payments, public finances, and governance and political factors.
 
Through a mix of lectures, interactive discussions, and real-world case studies, participants will learn to perform comparative country risk analysis. The course will also introduce key drivers of country risk, including sovereign credit risk factors, and the resources available to analysts. Rating agency approaches will be considered. By the end of the program, attendees will have a structured approach to assessing country risk and applying these insights to decision-making in their respective fields.
 
This course is ideal for professionals in areas such as finance, energy, policy, and risk management who seek to build a strong foundational understanding of country risk analysis. No prior experience in country risk is required, though an introductory course or higher in macroeconomics is helpful.
Continuing Education Units (CEU) : 0

You'll walk away with

• The ability to conduct comparative country risk analysis.
• A practical toolkit for assessing country risk in individual countries.
• An understanding of the drivers of country risk and sovereign credit risk.
• Knowledge on rating agency methodologies on sovereign credit risk.
• Experience applying the case-study approach to real-world risk scenarios.

Ideal for

• Students interested in learning the basics of country risk analysis
• Professionals who would like to expand their knowledge of country risk analysis