Master’s in Financial Compliance and Risk Management
Earn Your Financial Compliance and Risk Management Degree Online
In an ever-changing industry, you need the skills and knowledge that will keep you a step ahead. With Albany Law’s online master’s in Financial Compliance and Risk Management, you will acquire the tools and understanding to stay at the top of your field.
Learn from industry leaders with real-world knowledge and experience in fields like banking, insurance, wealth management, financial technology, energy, corporate governance, and more.
When you earn your financial compliance and risk management degree online at Albany Law, you can study at your own pace on your own time. Designed for those looking to advance their career without putting it on pause, our 100% online courses include practical assignments that mirror real-world industry situations.
Why Albany Law?
The online master’s in Financial Compliance and Risk Management degree is tailored to fit your schedule, while you receive an education accredited by the American Bar Association and the Middle States Commission on Higher Education at the oldest independent law school in the country:
- 100% online and asynchronous
- 7-Week courses
- Study at your own pace
- Online risk management courses include succinct video lectures and a variety of other learning materials
- Practical assignments model real-world work product
“I wanted to see the big picture and understand the legal frameworks of the financial industry which govern financial processes. After being in the industry for some time I wanted to get a specialized degree to gain insights into how the laws effectuate the processes in order to gain a holistic view of how the industry operates. This led me to Albany Law School.”
Alison Brown-Royer, Online Master’s in Financial Compliance and Risk Management
As our industry continues to grow, regulatory- and policy-minded professionals are in high demand:
- The financial services industry is already 20% of the U.S. GDP and continues to grow, according to the Bureau of Economic Analysis.
- Over the next five years alone, the blockchain market is projected to grow by nearly 70%, according to Markets and Markets.
- Our professors are leaders in the industry and come from New York City's financial district and well beyond.
Online Master’s in Financial Compliance and Risk Management Careers
Graduates of our degree in risk management program work in roles such as:
- Manager of Financial Services
- Banking Regulator
- Compliance Officer
- COO
- CIO at a financial services firm
The risk management degree online curriculum is rooted in real-world application and developed and taught by those with industry experience:
- Technology & Financial Markets: FinTech & Big Data
- Market Structure & Investment Products, Vehicles
- Cybersecurity, Data Privacy, Technology & Financial Markets
- The Compliance Officer: Risk Management and Compliance Obligations
- Financial Crimes
- Securities Fraud, Financial Crimes, and Internal Investigations
- Introduction to Financial Institutions, Products, Professionals & Associated Regulatory Structure
- Introduction to Broker-Dealer Regulation
- Introduction to Investment Adviser Regulation
- Introduction to Bank Regulation
- Introduction to the Insurance Regulation
- Compliance in the Retail Customer Relationship
Sample of Elective Courses for the Financial Compliance and Risk Management Certificate program:
Hone your skills and grow your knowledge in the constantly changing world of financial compliance and risk management. Our program prepares you to advance your career and thrive in your field.
Learning outcomes
- Knowledge and understanding of fundamental substantive and procedural law across the financial services industry.
- Effective legal communication skills, both written and oral.
- Discipline-specific research, analysis, reasoning, and problem-solving skills applicable to your career.
- Ability to exercise proper professional and ethical responsibilities to clients and organizational leaders.
Faculty with real-world expertise
Our professors are also active practitioners in the field. This expertise translates to online risk management degree courses rooted in the industry’s current trends and best practices. Additionally, they are invested in your success and you will have ample opportunity to interact with your professors as they help you along in your academic journey.
Small, personalized experience
Take financial compliance and risk management degree online courses in the order that works for you. Our classes are highly specialized, which means most of our curriculum is “horizontal,” designed to teach a specific area of law or topic within the profession, rather than building on each other.
You will also be able to connect regularly with classmates and faculty through weekly discussions. Each class you take in the risk management degree online program contains a mix of students seeking all three types of degrees in our OGP programs, meaning lawyers and non-lawyers learning together, so our students can learn from each other’s different professional backgrounds.
Our staff are available to assist you with everything from degree planning to technical support. All campus services are available to online students, including the Career and Professional Development Center, Wellness and Counseling services, and the Law Library. If you live in the Albany area, online students are welcomed and encouraged to use the facilities.
Discover a Future in Financial Compliance and Risk Management at Albany Law
Are you ready to take your career to the next level? Take the next step and apply to Albany Law’s Online Masters in Financial Compliance and Risk Management program today.
