Master in Financial Risk Management in detail
The Master’s degree in Financial Risk Management at Paris School of Business prepares students to identify, assess, and manage financial risks in a constantly evolving international environment. Taught entirely in English, the specialization develops expertise in financial markets, risk management, financial regulation, data analytics, and quantitative finance.
Through a career-focused teaching approach, work-study experience, and courses delivered by finance professionals, students gain the skills required for careers in banks, asset management firms, consulting companies, fintechs, and international financial institutions.
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What official recognition does the Master of Management have?
The Master's degree awarded through the Grande École Programme (PGE) is a two-year program accredited by the French Ministry of Higher Education and Research and confers the national Master's degree (Master's level, Bac+5 – EQF Level 7*). The program also benefits from the School's triple international accreditation: EQUIS, AACSB, and AMBA.
*« Diplôme du Programme Grande École (PGE) » awarded by Paris School of Business, Level 7 (NSF 313), registered in the RNCP under number 42389 by decision of the Director General of France Compétences dated 05/03/2026.
Learn more about the RNCP qualification - Master in Management
Why choose the Master in Financial Risk Management?
Study in an International Environment
Taught entirely in English, the specialization prepares students for careers in international financial organizations.
The curriculum combines quantitative finance, financial regulation, global markets, data analytics, and risk management technologies, giving students the technical and cross-cultural skills required in a global finance environment.
Develop Expertise in Financial Risk Management
Students gain a strong command of the main risks faced by financial institutions, including market, credit, liquidity, and operational risks.
They learn to apply quantitative methods, financial models, and analytical tools to assess exposure, support decision-making, and strengthen risk management strategies.
Prepare for the Future of Finance
The program addresses the growing needs of banks, fintechs, asset management firms, and consulting companies.
AMF certification preparation, professional partnerships, and work-study experience support rapid career entry into international finance, financial risk management, and other fast-evolving areas of the financial industry.
"The Financial Risk Management specialization provides advanced training in two complementary areas: corporate finance and financial markets. Today’s world is shaped by major technological and behavioral transformations, encouraging companies to develop effective strategies for managing and hedging different types of risk. The courses and modules offered throughout the program directly address these evolving challenges."
Francis OSEI TUTU
Head of Specialization
+20 000
alumni
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Master in Financial Risk Management Program (2026/27)
The total number of teaching hours is 511 hours in the 4th year and 504 hours in the 5th year.
1st Year
- International Development Strategy
- Contemporary Economic Issues
- Management & Leadership
- Finance for Managers
- Marketing Management: Integrated Communication
- Corporate Law
- Elective Course
- Financial Markets
- Portfolio Management and Investment Valuation
- Advanced Financial Analysis
- Post-Trade Operations and Securities Services
- Banking and Financial Law
- Risk Management
- Fundamentals of Mathematics for Finance
- Excel
2nd Year
- Fixed-Income Securities Management
- Climate Finance
- Bloomberg Applications
- Credit Risk Measurement
- Python Programming
- VBA
- Investment Fund Management
- Banking Management Simulation Game
- Mathematical Tools for Financial Analysis
- AMF Certification Preparation
- Market and Operational Risk Measurement
- Derivatives
- Commodities
- Digital Transformation and Fintech
- Professional Standards, Compliance, and Internal Control
- Professional Certification
- Professional Development
Work-Study within the Master in Financial Risk Management
The work-study schedule is 1 days in class and 4 days in the company.
To support students in securing a work-study placement, a dedicated career advisor provides personalized guidance, reviews and approves their CV, and assists them throughout the application process to help them find a host company.
*Work-Study is only available for French students. International students will instead be submitted to an intership
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What to do after the Master in Financial Risk Management?
Professional integration
Following successful completion of the Financial Risk Managemenspecialization, graduates can aspire to a wide range of positions, such as the following:
- General Manager, President CEO
- Export & Import
- Consultant Licensing Manager / Director
- Business Policy Consulting
- International Marketing
- Foreign Exchange Trading
- Management Consultant
- International Business Engineer
The school does not offer any track beyond graduation from this program.
Auriane MICHEAU
As part of the Paris School of Business Financial Risk Management specialization, I was able to take a gap year to broaden and apply my knowledge of finance, carrying out two six-month internships. The first was in mergers and acquisitions, the second in financial control at Société Générale. I then took the second year of the Master in work-study format in the financial risk control department of Veolia Environnement.
This program also enabled me to obtain the FMA and Bloomberg certifications, which are a real plus on my CV. Thanks to association life, along with the international and professional opportunities that Paris School of Business offers, students can gain the knowledge required to fulfill their professional and personal projects
How to join the Master in Financial Risk Management?
The admission process for the Paris School of Business Master in Management's degree consists of an application review, an English language test, and an individual interview. Applications are submitted directly through Paris School of Business, outside the Mon Master platform.
1.
Apply
Download and send us our application form or apply with our online application
2.
Application Review
The Paris School of Business admissions committee carefully reviews your application.
3.
Individual Interview
You will attend a motivation interview either in person or remotely to validate your admission.
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