Investment Operations Certificate (IOC)
Trusted by top banks as the benchmark of financial services operations expertise. The CISI IOC gives you critical insights into the processes, platforms, and controls that move markets, ensuring you’re fluent in the infrastructure behind every investment decision.
We train over 3,000 professionals each year
We work with seven of the top UK insurance providers
We work with nine of the top 10 UK banks
Course overview
Gain an in-depth understanding of the investment industry.
You’ll learn how trades are processed, risks are managed, and compliance is enforced. The IOC builds a comprehensive understanding of technical operations, investment administration, and industry regulation. Gain the skills and knowledge you need to perform in banking and investment firms. Drive performance, reduce risk, and speak the language of global finance with confidence.
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- Price
- Face-to-Face from £900.00Online from £353.60Online Live from £720.00All courses Inc VAT and excludes exams
Choose your courses
Derivatives (IOC)
This technical unit covers basic knowledge of regulations and practices in financial and commodity derivatives, their underlying markets, trading and the principles of investment strategies.- Course Notes
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Introduction to Securities and Investment
Introductory unit that provides an overview on all areas of investment for new entrants to the financial services industry.- Course Notes
- Workbook
Risk in Financial Services
Understand key risks within financial services. Covers business risk, corporate governance, regulation and risk management. Includes operational, credit, market, investment and liquidity risks.- Course Notes
- Workbook
UK Financial Regulation
Covers the regulations and legislation that underpin financial markets in the conduct of investment business in the UK.- Course Notes
- Workbook
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The Investment Operations Certificate (IOC) is a globally recognised qualification by the Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment (CISI). It provides a solid foundation in financial services operations, covering the essential areas you need to practice in investment. It’s widely respected across the investment industry and is ideal for those working in or looking to work in financial services.