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CISI Operational Risk (Bahrain)
Master the principles of operational risk management, Basel frameworks, cyber security, and regulatory compliance required for the Level 3 CISI Operational Risk qualification.
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Syllabus
Module 1: Element 1: Risk Basics 3 marks out of 50
Core principles of risk and risk management.
- • Risk vs Uncertainty
- • The Risk Management Process
- • Risk Appetite, Capacity, and Tolerance
Module 2: Element 2: Other Major Risks 7 marks out of 50
Definitions of Credit, Market, Liquidity, and other risks.
- • Market risk, Credit risk, Liquidity risk.
- • Systemic risk and moral hazard.
- • Reputational and Strategic risk.
Module 3: Element 3: The Nature of Operational Risk 20 marks out of 50
Operational risk definitions, causes, and resilience.
- • Basel definition of Operational Risk
- • Internal fraud, external fraud, employment practices
- • Direct vs Indirect operational losses
- • Operational Resilience
Module 4: Element 4: The Causes and Impacts of Operational Risk 4 marks out of 50
Understanding why operational risk events occur.
- • Inadequate or failed internal processes
- • People risk (human error, fraud)
- • Systems failures and external events
Module 5: Element 5: Operational Risks Arising in the Trade Cycle 5 marks out of 50
Risks associated with execution, settlement, and corporate actions.
- • Pre-trade, Execution, and Settlement risks.
- • Corporate actions (mandatory vs voluntary).
- • Payment systems (CHAPS, BACS, SWIFT).
Module 6: Element 6: The Support and Control Functions 7 marks out of 50
The role of support functions in mitigating operational risk.
- • Human Resources and IT support
- • Compliance, Internal Audit, and Risk Management
- • The Three Lines of Defence model
Module 7: Element 7: Operational Risk in the Regulatory Environment 4 marks out of 50
Basel Accords and operational-risk capital methods.
- • Basel Accords (I, II, III, IV/3.1)
- • Pillar 1, 2, and 3 frameworks
- • DORA, SFDR, Consumer Duty, SM&CR
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The Nature of Operational Risk
An international bank is drafting its new operational risk policy to define risk appetite and establish boundaries between operational, market, and credit risk. The Chief Risk Officer proposes that the policy only be signed off by the heads of each division to ensure local buy-in. According to best practices in operational risk management, what is the primary flaw in this approach?
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How does the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision (BCBS) formally define Operational Risk?
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- Distinguish likelihood from consequence in a risk definition.
- Classify credit, market, liquidity and operational risk in practical scenarios.
- Explain what Invesco, PPI, LIBOR, HSBC, Bank of Bangladesh and other named events show about controls.
- State ERM's four practical aims and its firm-wide scope.
- Explain why common definitions, data and culture matter to ERM.
Chapter 1: Risk Basics
Risk is the possibility of an adverse consequence, not the certainty that an event will occur. A firm therefore considers both the likelihood of an event and what it would lose if the event happened. In financial services, the four broad categories are credit, market, liquidity and operational risk. Credit concerns a borrower or counterparty failing to meet an obligation. Market risk concerns adverse changes in financial-instrument values. Liquidity has an asset side (a position cannot be sold promptly at a reasonable price) and a funding side (the firm cannot meet payments when due). Operational risk concerns losses from inadequate or failed processes, people, systems or external events. One incident can engage several categories, so identify the actual cause and consequence before choosi…
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| Cost | $151 (One-Time) | One-time payment with no recurring subscription |
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Frequently Asked Questions
The CISI Operational Risk syllabus specifies 50 multiple-choice questions in 60 minutes. Our mocks use a 70% practice target; the public syllabus does not state an official pass mark.
It is primarily taken by professionals in risk management, compliance, and internal audit looking to solidify their understanding of operational risk and the Basel frameworks.
The course is based on CISI Operational Risk Edition 26 and syllabus Version 22, examinable from 20 September 2025 to 19 September 2027. It includes cyber resilience and the Basel III standardised approach.
You get lifetime access from the moment of purchase. Study at your own pace with no time limits or recurring fees.
Yes! Test your knowledge and review detailed explanations with the free CISI Operational Risk Mock Exam Preview below. It contains 15 exam-style questions from one named topic; the full course provides complete mock exams and syllabus coverage.
No. The CBB regulates banking, insurance, investment business and capital-market activities. Current fit-and-proper requirements give licensees responsibility for defining role-appropriate competence standards rather than applying one qualification to every senior role. Confirm the requirement with the employer and regulator before booking.
Candidates in Bahrain can use the CISI booking system for available remote-invigilation or test-centre appointments. Employer approval should be obtained first when the exam is being used for a regulated role.
Exams Academy checkout is in US dollars and the card provider converts it to BHD. Official CISI examination and workbook fees are separate.
Key Benefits
Source-Led Chapter Summaries
Review the seven workbook chapters with explanations, pitfalls and key distinctions.
- ✓ Edition 26 workbook basis.
- ✓ Seven chapters in official source order.
- ✓ Exam traps and worked regulatory-capital method.
Strategic Mock Exams
5 full exams replicating the 50-question, 60-minute Operational Risk format.
- ✓ Proportional chapter weighting across all 7 chapters.
- ✓ Scenario and recall questions covering workbook concepts.
- ✓ Instant feedback with detailed explanations.
250 practice questions across 5 mock exams
250 practice questions across five mock exams, aligned to the current syllabus.
- ✓ Covers Basel frameworks, Pillar 1, 2 & 3.
- ✓ Cyber risk, AML, and regulatory capital methods.
- ✓ Senior Managers Regime and PRA/FCA dual regulation.
AI Exam Mentor
Your private tutor grounded in the Operational Risk course content.
- ✓ Explains the Basel III standardised approach, BIC and ILM clearly.
- ✓ Clarifies the difference between Risk Appetite and Risk Tolerance.
- ✓ Available 24/7 for immediate support.
Exam Format & Details
| Assessment | 50 multiple-choice questions |
| Duration | 60 Minutes |
| Practice mastery target | 70% |
Operational Risk with Smart Practice
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Who Is This For?
✓ Operational Risk Analysts and Managers
✓ Compliance officers
✓ Internal Auditors
✓ Anyone needing to pass the CISI Operational Risk exam efficiently
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CISI Operational Risk Exam Guides
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Exam guide
CISI Operational Risk Exam Guide: Everything You Need to Know
A comprehensive guide to passing the CISI Operational Risk exam, covering Basel frameworks, risk modeling, and exam preparation strategies.
PracticeCISI Operational Risk Mock Exams & Free Sample Questions (2026)
Prepare for the CISI Operational Risk exam with 250 practice questions across five mock exams and free sample questions aligned to Edition 26.
Exam guideTop 5 Operational Risk Scenarios in Finance (CISI Guide)
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Regulator and qualification pathway
The CBB regulates banking, insurance, investment business and capital-market activities. Current fit-and-proper requirements give licensees responsibility for defining role-appropriate competence standards rather than applying one qualification to every senior role.
Central Bank of BahrainBooking and official examination
Candidates in Bahrain can use the CISI booking system for available remote-invigilation or test-centre appointments. Employer approval should be obtained first when the exam is being used for a regulated role.
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Relevant employer contexts include private banking, family offices, investment firms, asset management and Islamic-finance businesses in Manama. Role suitability depends on the firm's CBB licence and competence framework.
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