What computer skills a person seeking job in finance and risk management sector should learn?

As for me , the person needs to have an knowledge in Microsoft Excel because you can perform calculations using the data, or convert the data into graphs or charts for statistical analysis, Word for some important letters and agreement.  But most of all, if a person will be working in Finance good knowledge and background in the Accounting Software whether ERP, SAP and etc the concept are the same only the difference is the approach in management reporting.

Required Abilities • Ability to: • Validate proper data for a specific analysis • Visually interpret data in graphic form • Identify relationships and dependencies between asset classes • Determine which risk factors apply to a given situation and the interaction between them • Confirm that a risk model is producing unbiased results • Validate a risk model and evaluate its effectiveness • Perform back tests • Calculate metrics (including appropriate use of formulas) • Determine the limitations of risk metrics • Perform liquidity risk analysis • Perform stress testing and scenario analyses • Interpret and evaluate the results of stress tests and scenario analyses • Understand the impact on policy decisions or directions on risk • Communicate recommendations

MS. Office ( Excel Is Necessary )

SQL & Oracle Knowledge

 

ERP knowledge is must Like SAP, Oracle, BaaN, People soft, sage any one but more important is the concept of the ERP . Apart from this you must learn :

MS Office - Word, Excel, Power Point, MS Access, 

Internet usage.

Online service packs etc

Answer Mr.

Mohammed Asim Nihal

 

Excellent and wonderful

To learn Microsoft Excel , It is a must in finance and risk management day to day life. After that you can learn other sofwares like FICO, ERP,SAS .

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