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.
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 | Eur65 | N/A |
| Core | International Introduction to Securities & Investment | Eur326 | Eur188 |
| Regulatory | Maltese Financial Regulation /
UK Financial Regulation |
Eur360
Eur360 |
Eur260
Eur60 |
| Technical | Platforms, Wealth Management & Service Providers | Eur326 | Eur188 |
| Asset Servicing | Eur326 | Eur188 | |
| Collective Investment Scheme Administration | Eur326 | Eur188 | |
| Global Securities Operations | Eur326 | Eur188 | |
| IT in Investment Operations | Eur326 | Eur188 | |
| Managing Cyber Security | Eur326 | Eur188 | |
| Operational Risk | Eur326 | Eur188 | |
| Pensions Administration | Eur326 | Eur188 | |
| Risk in Financial Services | Eur485 | Eur345 | |
| Combatting Financial Crime | Eur326 | Eur188 | |
| Global Financial Compliance | Eur485 | Eur345 | |
| Derivatives Operations | Eur335 | Eur250 | |
| Client Money and Assets | Eur326 | Eur188 |
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.
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.
The CISI recommends a minimum of 80-100 hours studying per unit.
Each IOC unit comprises a one-hour, 50 MCQ exam (with the exception of Risk in Financial Services which is a two-hour, 100 MCQ exam).
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.
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 Advanced Certificate in Global Securities Operations explores the challenges of securities operations and covers best practice techniques used in the profession.
The ifs Malta offers a first ever qualification at Postgraduate level in Wealth Management, awarded by the CISI (Chartered Institute for Securities & Investments).
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