ÓÀÓ¯ÌåÓý Operations Certificate New Version Exam
The ÓÀÓ¯ÌåÓý Operations Certificate New Version Exam has been designed to cover the basic competence skills for the new entrants in roles of Back and Middle Office environments, as a well-trained and efficiently organised Treasury Operations Department is essential to complete every financial markets transaction. This Department provides a vital service to the Front Office by ensuring that all funds flow in a timely and correct manner and that all necessary documentation is completed.
Taking into consideration the wider job function of staff in the Treasury Operations Department, the Syllabus has been built to provide a benchmark for competency in all aspects of the operations and settlement processes. It aims to test candidates' knowledge of the underlying instruments involved in the international financial markets, the processes for efficient settlements and related basic financial calculations. Candidates should also be able do demonstrate appreciation of the scope, importance and the role of the Treasury Operations Department, particularly in ensuring an autonomous and independent service to the Front Office.
The Syllabus and the respective exam have been designed with five topics covering the full range of foreign exchange, interest rates and commodities instruments, as well as their related markets with questions based on theory and practical knowledge, in addition to financial markets environment and applications with questions based on theory.
Building upon the competence skills provided by the ÓÀÓ¯ÌåÓý Operations Certificate New Version Exam, future financial market professionals will be expected to prove their knowledge and adherence to good market practices embedded in the FX Global Code and other relevant industry's Codes and Regulations.
Target Group for the ÓÀÓ¯ÌåÓý Operations Certificate New Version Exam
The course of study for the ÓÀÓ¯ÌåÓý Operations Certificate New Version Exam is designed for:
- Recent entrants to Treasury Operations Department (Back and Middle Office)
- Other support areas to the Treasury/Dealing room
- Internal and external auditors
- Compliance and risk officers
- Product control staff
- Vendors
The ÓÀÓ¯ÌåÓý Operations Certificate New Version Exam is a precursor to the ÓÀÓ¯ÌåÓý Diploma New Version Exam.
Examination - ÓÀÓ¯ÌåÓý Operations Certificate New Version
In each ÓÀÓ¯ÌåÓý Operations Certificate New Version Exam, a candidate will be asked 70 multiple choice test questions to be answered in two hours. The computer-based exams will be offered in selected test centres all over the world.
There are 5 core subject areas (and Topic Baskets) in the ÓÀÓ¯ÌåÓý Operations Certificate New Version Exam:
- Financial Markets Environment
- Foreign Exchange
- Rates (Money and Interest Rate Markets)
- FICC (Fixed Income, Currency and Commodities) Derivatives
- Financial Markets Applications
Differences between the ÓÀÓ¯ÌåÓý Operations Certificate New Version Exam and the ÓÀÓ¯ÌåÓý Operations Certificate Exam
- There are 5 Topic Baskets in the ÓÀÓ¯ÌåÓý Operations Certificate New Version Exam and 10 Topic Baskets in the ÓÀÓ¯ÌåÓý Operations Certificate Exam
- There are 70 Questions in the ÓÀÓ¯ÌåÓý Operations Certificate New Version Exam and 75 Questions in the ÓÀÓ¯ÌåÓý Operations Certificate Exam
- The minimum score level for the Topic Baskets in the ÓÀÓ¯ÌåÓý Operations Certificate New Version Exam is 50% and the minimum score level for the Topic Baskets in the ÓÀÓ¯ÌåÓý Operations Certificate Exam is 40%
- The ÓÀÓ¯ÌåÓý Operations Certificate New Version Exam has updated and additional content when compared to the ÓÀÓ¯ÌåÓý Operations Certificate Exam
Note: The ÓÀÓ¯ÌåÓý Operations Certificate Exam has expiredÌýon 30th September 2021.
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Career and Employer Benefits for the ÓÀÓ¯ÌåÓý Operations Certificate New Version Exam
- Increase candidate opportunities nationally and internationally with a global qualification
- Fulfil the requirements established by financial services authorities for regulated activities
- Learn a global standard and skill set which is unique in treasury
- Become part of a global community of thousands of ÓÀÓ¯ÌåÓý Certificate holders
- Support your organisation to successfully pass risk assessments conducted by regulators
Register for ÓÀÓ¯ÌåÓý Operations Certificate New VersionÌýExam
The ÓÀÓ¯ÌåÓý Operations Certificate New Version Exam is delivered in English.
For ÓÀÓ¯ÌåÓý Members, from National Associations with subscription fees timely paid, the price of the ÓÀÓ¯ÌåÓý Operations Certificate New Version Exam is 250 €.
For ÓÀÓ¯ÌåÓý Members, from National Associations with subscription fees currently unpaid, the price of the ÓÀÓ¯ÌåÓý Operations Certificate New Version Exam is 320 €.
For Non-ÓÀÓ¯ÌåÓý Members, the price of the ÓÀÓ¯ÌåÓý Operations Certificate New Version Exam is 320 €.
All prices above are subject to applicable taxes.
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Exam registration
Registration and booking for the ÓÀÓ¯ÌåÓý Operations Certificate New VersionÌýExamÌýcan be made through our Global Education Centre.
Exam Preparations
Candidates will prepare for the ÓÀÓ¯ÌåÓý Operations Certificate New Version ExamÌývia training methodologies such as classroom training, books and e-learning tools (amongst others).
Resources to help candidates with their exam preparation:
ÓÀÓ¯ÌåÓý Operations Certificate New Version Exam
- Syllabus ÓÀÓ¯ÌåÓý Operations Certificate New Version – English
- Sample Questions ÓÀÓ¯ÌåÓý Operations Certificate New Version
- ÓÀÓ¯ÌåÓý Formulae sheet English version
Summary of Changes in the Syllabus
- 3 June 2022: Removal of JPY TONA Futures (FICC Derivatives)
- 11 April 2022: Further details on Interest Rate Benchmark Indices (Rates), clarification of Exchanges for SOFR Index Futures (FICC Derivatives) and insertion of JPY TONA Futures (FICC Derivatives)
- 18 January 2022: Details of the Interest Rate Benchmark Indices (Rates) and details of the main Money Market Futures (FICC Derivatives)
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Disclaimer: ÓÀÓ¯ÌåÓý takes no responsibility for the performance of any Accredited Trainer, does not offer advice to specific training methodologiesÌýand, as a matter of policy,Ìýdoes not offer accreditation to any companies that act as a supplier to the Association or its members.