Course in International Regulatory Risk Assessment
300-hour online course in international regulatory risk assessment. 6 modules covering ISO 31000 (risk management), ISO 37301 (compliance management systems) and Thomson Reuters Regulatory Intelligence. Assigned tutor and open enrolment.
Course in International Regulatory Risk Assessment — studying from Singapore
Singapore is a major insurance and reinsurance hub in Asia, regulated by the Monetary Authority of Singapore. Engineering skills support risk modelling, catastrophe analysis, data analytics and actuarial work for insurers and reinsurers. The sector draws on data science and quantitative methods, with demand from insurers, brokers and risk consultancies. The city's financial ecosystem makes it a common base for global risk and actuarial teams.
Fees for Singapore: S$780 (Singapore dollar), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.
Relevant bodies in Singapore
Typical roles
Questions from Singapore
Will this qualification be recognised by professional bodies in Singapore?
SEIUM's qualifications are private, not official state degrees, and are not accredited by any national body. In Singapore, actuarial work is linked to the Singapore Actuarial Society, and insurance is regulated by the Monetary Authority of Singapore. Recognition of a private qualification is decided by employers or the relevant body, so confirm with them directly before you enrol.
How might this training be used by employers in Singapore?
Singapore's insurance, banking and risk functions employ people with analytical and data skills. An engineering-based risk and data programme may complement such roles, but it does not guarantee a position or a specific career outcome. Employers usually weigh professional exams, experience and demonstrated analytical ability, so your final project and work history will matter as much as the qualification title.
Can I study this alongside a full-time job, and can my employer help fund it?
Because the course is fully online and taught in English, you can study from Singapore without travelling, and no student visa is needed for online study. The workload is substantial, so plan carefully around your job. Fees can be paid in instalments, and employer sponsorship is possible; many Singapore companies support job-relevant study, so discuss it with your manager.
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What you will be able to do
Define regulatory risk in international operations.
Compare regulatory frameworks across different jurisdictions.
Assess risks using probability and impact methodologies.
Analyse exposure to sanctions, money laundering and corruption.
Design mitigation measures and a governance model.
Implement a regulatory monitoring and response system.
Prepare a regulatory risk map for a real case.
Who it's for
- Regulatory risk analyst who wants to specialise in international regulatory risk assessment.
- International compliance manager who wants to specialise in international regulatory risk assessment.
- Regulatory affairs manager who wants to specialise in international regulatory risk assessment.
- Risk consultant who wants to specialise in international regulatory risk assessment.
- Sanctions analyst who wants to specialise in international regulatory risk assessment.
- Internal auditor who wants to specialise in international regulatory risk assessment.
- Engineering or science graduates seeking to join international insurance groups.
What you'll work with
- ISO 31000 (risk management)
- ISO 37301 (compliance management systems)
- IAIS Insurance Core Principles (ICP)
- FATF Recommendations
- Regulation (EU) 833/2014 (restrictive measures)
- Directive (EU) 2015/849 (prevention of money laundering)
- UK Bribery Act 2010
6 modules · 300 h
1.1What regulatory risk is and how it manifests1.2Sources: legislator, supervisor and courts1.3Differences between markets and their origins1.4Impact on product, pricing and capital1.5Time horizon and anticipation1.6Internal stakeholders responsible1.7Vocabulary and acronyms in the field1.8Sources of regulatory information1.9Common mistakes when entering a market1.10Exercise: risk map for a market
2.1Insurer authorisation and supervision2.2Solvency and capital requirements2.3Market conduct rules2.4Distribution and intermediation regulations2.5Data protection across jurisdictions2.6Money laundering and sanctions regulations2.7Data localisation requirements2.8Insurance taxation2.9Mutual recognition and passporting2.10Practice: comparing two regulatory frameworks
3.1Identifying applicable requirements3.2Gap analysis against current practice3.3Assessing probability and impact3.4Risk of foreseeable regulatory change3.5Risk of supervisory interpretation3.6Reputational and political risk3.7Dependence on local partners3.8Scenarios and their analysis3.9Documenting the assessment3.10Practice: risk assessment of a market entry
4.1Corporate structure and its selection4.2Agreements with partners and their control4.3Local compliance programme4.4Compliance and audit function4.5Relationship with the local supervisor4.6Training of local teams4.7Contingency plans for change4.8Contractual protection clauses4.9Applicable insurance and guarantees4.10Practice: mitigation plan for a market entry
5.1Regulatory monitoring system5.2Sources and early warnings5.3Participation in public consultations5.4Industry associations and their role5.5Assessing the impact of a change5.6Adaptation plan and timelines5.7Internal and management communication5.8Reporting to the board and governance5.9Regulatory risk indicators5.10Practice: responding to a regulatory change
6.1Choosing the markets and the business6.2Map of applicable requirements6.3Gap and risk analysis6.4Mitigation and governance plan6.5Regulatory monitoring system6.6Contingency plan6.7Indicators and reporting6.8Market entry roadmap6.9Analysis report6.10Project defence
How you'll learn
100% online training on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and an assigned technical tutor. There are no fixed timetables: students progress at their own pace within the intake period, which makes it compatible with work.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is Thomson Reuters Regulatory Intelligence, LSEG World-Check, MetricStream, Power BI, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Case studies are based on real procedures: regulatory risk heat maps, monitoring of regulatory changes and cases of market entry into new markets. Assessment is continuous across each module, plus the final integrative project.
Build it end to end
Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.
Define regulatory risk in international operations.
Compare regulatory frameworks across different jurisdictions.
Assess risks using probability and impact methodologies.
Analyse exposure to sanctions, money laundering and corruption.
Design mitigation measures and a governance model.
Where this takes you
Requirements
- No prior degree is required.
- Internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme's software.
- Sufficient Spanish to follow technical regulatory texts.
Ready to start?
Send your application today. Our admissions team replies within 72 hours with your study plan and funding options.
Frequently asked questions
The programme comprises 300 hours in total, spread over 3 to 5 months. That is between 10 and 15 hours per week on average, compatible with a full-time job.
The course uses Thomson Reuters Regulatory Intelligence, LSEG World-Check, MetricStream and Power BI. Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor indicates the free alternative where one exists.
An SEIUM own diploma upon passing the continuous assessment and the integrative project. It is in-house training, not an official Ministry qualification.
Yes. Modules passed in a course or postgraduate diploma in the same area are credited towards the advanced programme. Please check the credit transfer policy when you enrol.
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