CISI Advanced Certificate in Global Securities Operations

MQF Level 5

Investment/Wealth Management

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The Advanced Certificate in Global Securities Operations explores the challenges of securities operations and covers best practice techniques used in the profession.  It builds upon material covered in the Global Securities Operations unit of the IOC and is a stepping stone to the Diploma in Investment Operations.  It will equip you with the knowledge and expertise to pursue a higher level role within operations.


It is primarily aimed at supervisors, team leaders, assistant managers, managers and senior technical specialists working in investment operations (custody, settlements, corporate actions and cash management).

If you have already successfully completed the Global Securities Operations unit within the IOC you only need to pass the Advanced Global Securities Operations exam to complete the qualification.

The qualification is achieved by successfully passing:

Global Securities Operations and

Advanced Global Securities Operations

Step 1:  Download registration form (intake currently closed)

Step 2:  Fill in and send by email to [email protected]

Step 3:  Effect payment

Step 4:  Upon receipt of payment registration is processed.

This qualification consists of two Units: Global Securities Operations

  • Securities
  • Main industry participants
  • Settlement characteristics
  • Other investor services
  • Aspects of taxation
  • Risk

Second Unit: Advanced Global Securities Operations

  • Investment Account Openings
  • UK Market and Stock Exchange Fees and Taxes
  • Settlement
  • Custodians
  • Stock Lending and Stock Borrowing
  • Cash Management
  • Corporate Entitlements
  • Straight-through Processing and Technology
  • Service Level Agreements
  • Managing Client Transitions to meet client-led objectives

Title: CISI Advanced Certificate in Global Securities Operations Fee
One time CISI Registration Fee: €50
Regular Fee: €510
Resit €380

This course is eligible for the following funding schemes

Get Qualified Scheme

Get Qualified is an initiative that supports the personal development of individuals for the achievement of qualifications and certifications required by industry. The incentive is applicable to individuals following a course of studies leading to a certification, diploma, degree or post-graduate degree courses. Upon successful completion the student will benefit from a 70% tax credit enabling them to recover part of the costs incurred.

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