Capital Gains: New Online Programs for Financial Pros

ALBANY LAW SCHOOL IS NOW OFFERING FULLY ONLINE PROGRAMS for working professionals who want to advance their careers in financial compliance and risk management.

The master’s, LL.M., and certificate programs are designed for individuals looking to take on senior roles such as chief compliance officer, senior risk manager, and general counsel. “Skilled compliance professionals and risk managers play an essential role maintaining fair, orderly, and efficient financial markets,” said Professor Christine Sgarlata Chung, director of the Institute for Financial Market Regulation. “Trained professionals in this area—in the growing, evolving financial services industry—are in high demand.” Students are taught by professors and practitioners with unique expertise in finance, ranging from compliance officers to former U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission officials. Among the courses are Financial Crimes and Introduction to Bank Regulation.