Investment Fund Director - CIFD - Executive Education
The programme's syllabus is intended to cover all key aspects of the value chain for funds and address the key governance issues faced by fund directors. The content delivered by the Programme's faculty is dynamic - reflecting key prevailing industry topics and trends, such as the rise of sustainable finance and the evolving technology and digital landscape - to ensure participants are well equipped with the knowledge to become successful fund directors in the industry today.
Duration
8 weeks
Become a CIFD in 2022
Delivered through an intensive combination of class-based, on-line, and self-directed learning.
Entry Requirements
Requirements
The CIFD Programme is designed for
Investment Fund Directors
Directors of Fund Management Companies
Those with extensive fund/asset management experience who aspire to become Fund Directors and/or Directors of Fund Management Companies
Those with extensive fund/asset management experience holding senior leadership positions in the funds industry
It is also a valuable programme for those responsible for the regulation of investment funds and institutional investor personnel responsible for the oversight of investment fund governance frameworks within their portfolio of investment funds.
Please contact Kate Walsh for details on the CIFD, Certified Investment Fund Director programme at kate.walsh@iob.ie
Further information
Key Dates
Cohort 23 – Dublin
Online elements: 22 April to 09 June, 2024
In person class week: 10 to 14 June, 2024
€11,500
Who should undertake this programme?
The CIFD Programme is designed for
Investment Fund Directors
Directors of Fund Management Companies
Those with extensive fund/asset management experience who aspire to become Fund Directors and/or Directors of Fund Management Companies
Those with extensive fund/asset management experience holding senior leadership positions in the funds industry
It is also a valuable programme for those responsible for the regulation of investment funds and institutional investor personnel responsible for the oversight of investment fund governance frameworks within their portfolio of investment funds.
Programme outcomes
On successful completion of this programme, participants will be equipped to:
critically evaluate the investment fund governance models they are involved with as a director or asset manager and identify gaps in the objectives, framework and process;
articulate the objectives of investment fund governance;
implement an effective investment fund governance framework;
maximise the effectiveness of fund board, fund promoter and service provider relationships from an investment fund governance perspective;
understand the behaviours required from wellfunctioning boards and individual directors.
Module 1 (Online) Fundamentals of Alternative Investments Programme
Module 2: Risk Management and Board Oversight
Module 3.1: Investment Fund Governance I
Module 4: Fund Distribution and Board Oversight
Module 5: Transfer Agency and Board Oversight
Module 6: Portfolio Management and Board Oversight
Module 7: Investment Fund Valuation and Board Oversight
Module 8: Analysis of Investment Fund Financial Statements
Module 9: Investment Fund Regulation
Module 3.2: Investment Fund Governance II
Custody and Board Oversight
The Certified Investment Fund Director Programme is delivered through an intensive combination of class-based, on-line, and self-directed learning.
This is a blended learning programme, where class-based learning is supported by additional reading, online webinars and individual learning outside the classroom.
This approach allows for time-constrained professionals to manage their own learning journey whilst still benefiting from the interactive and peer learning that a classroom environment provides.
Requirements
The CIFD Programme is designed for all fund directors, or those with extensive asset management or funds experience who aspire to become investment fund directors. It is also a valuable programme for those operating in director/senior management positions within fund promoter, fund management companies and service provider organisations, those responsible for the regulation of investment funds and institutional investor personnel responsible for the oversight of fund governance frameworks within their portfolio of investment funds.
Please contact Kate Walsh for details on the CIFD, Certified Investment Fund Director programme at kate.walsh@iob.ie
Please contact Kate Walsh for details on the CIFD, Certified Investment Fund Director programme at kate.walsh@iob.ie