The Certificate in Investment Operations is a global practitioner-led programme for administration and operations staff working in both wholesale and retail firms.
It equips individuals with an overview of the financial services industry and its regulation as well as providing a detailed picture of their particular industry sector. It incorporates a range of exams that present different technical activities within the industry and is taken by over 10,000 candidates a year.
Completing the IOC demonstrates professionalism and commitment to high standards and offers progression to high-level qualifications and career progress.
This short course is accredited by the MFHEA, rated at MQF/EQF Level 4 (Ofqual No: 600/0715/1) IFS Malta is licensed as a Further and Higher Education Institution to deliver and award further and higher education programmes by the MFHEA bearing license number 2013-FHI-017.
Completion of IOC demonstrates professionalism and commitment to high standards and offers progression to high level qualifications and career progress.
There are no entry requirements for this course
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
| Unit | Title | Fee | Resit |
| CISI fee | CISI one time registration fee | Eur85 | N/A |
| Core | International Introduction to Securities & Investment | Eur350 | Eur195 |
| Regulatory | Maltese Financial Regulation /
UK Financial Regulation |
Eur390
Eur360 |
Eur60
Eur260 |
| Technical
(Choose one) |
Platforms, Wealth Management & Service Providers | Eur350 | Eur195 |
| Asset Servicing | Eur350 | Eur195 | |
| Collective Investment Scheme Administration | Eur350 | Eur195 | |
| Global Securities Operations | Eur350 | Eur195 | |
| Technology in Investment Management | Eur350 | Eur195 | |
| Transfer Agency Administration & Oversight | Eur350 | Eur195 | |
| Operational Risk | Eur350 | Eur195 | |
| Risk in Financial Services | Eur495 | Eur360 | |
| Combatting Financial Crime | Eur350 | Eur195 | |
| Global Financial Compliance | Eur495 | Eur360 | |
| Derivatives | Eur350 | Eur250 | |
| Client Money and Assets | Eur350 | Eur195 |
Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment (CISI)
The Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment is the leading professional body for securities, investment, wealth and financial planning professionals.
Growing prosperity is increasing the demand for private banking services, whilst the turmoil in the financial markets demonstrates the need for robust and focused solutions to help clients withstand market volatility and preserve their wealth.
The CEFA is a benchmarked qualification with decentralised-centralised exams, ensuring the major professional skills that candidates need.
Global Securities Operations offers an introduction to global securities, focusing n the main industry participants, settlement characteristics, other investor services and aspects of taxation and risk.
This certificate has been specifically designed to provide students with a direct-entry route into the financial services industry. This programme is ideal for juniors starting their career within the financial services sector.
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