Module 1:  Introduction to Business Analysis in Finance 

• Role of a business analyst in the finance industry 

• Overview of financial markets, institutions, and products 

• Key stakeholders in finance: banks, insurance companies, investment firms, regulators 

• Business analysis lifecycle: planning, elicitation, requirements gathering, documentation, and analysis 

• Understanding financial business processes and workflows 

Module 2: Financial Concepts and Terminology 

• Introduction to key financial concepts: assets, liabilities, equity, revenue, expenses 

• Understanding financial statements: balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements 

• Time value of money, net present value (NPV), and internal rate of return (IRR) 

• Financial ratios: profitability, liquidity, leverage, and efficiency 

• Basics of financial modeling and forecasting 

Module 3: Data Analysis and Visualization in Finance 

• Introduction to financial data sources: Bloomberg, Reuters, financial reports 

• Collecting, cleaning, and analyzing financial data using Excel, SQL, and Python 

• Data visualization techniques for financial data (Excel, Power BI, Tableau) 

• Interpreting financial data for decision-making 

• Introduction to descriptive and predictive analytics in finance 

Module 4:  Financial Systems and Tools 

• Overview of financial software and systems (ERP, CRM, trading systems) 

• Working with financial management tools (QuickBooks, SAP, Oracle Financials) 

• Introduction to financial modeling software (Excel, Quantrix) 

• Tools for reporting and performance tracking (Tableau, Power BI) 

• Agile tools (Jira, Trello) for managing financial system projects 

Module 5:  Regulatory Framework and Compliance in Finance 

• Overview of global financial regulations (e.g., Basel III, Dodd-Frank, MiFID II) 

• Understanding compliance requirements in banking, insurance, and investments 

• Anti-money laundering (AML) and Know Your Customer (KYC) regulations 

• Impact of financial regulations on business analysis 

• Role of business analysts in ensuring compliance and managing risk 

Module 6:  Requirements Gathering and Stakeholder Management 

• Techniques for gathering requirements from financial stakeholders (interviews, workshops, surveys) 

• Eliciting and documenting business and functional requirements 

• Managing stakeholder expectations in finance 

• Writing requirements documents, user stories, and business cases 

• Prioritizing requirements in a financial project environment 

Module 7: Process Mapping and Improvement 

• Mapping financial processes and workflows (using BPMN, flowcharts) 

• Identifying inefficiencies and opportunities for improvement in financial operations 

• Conducting root cause analysis and process re-engineering 

• Using Lean and Six Sigma for process improvement in finance 

• Applying process automation in financial services 

Module 8:  Financial Modeling and Analysis 

• Introduction to financial modeling principles 

• Building financial models in Excel (cash flow, revenue forecasting, budgeting) 

• Scenario analysis and sensitivity analysis in financial modeling 

• Conducting cost-benefit analysis and feasibility studies 

• Presenting financial models and reports to stakeholders 

Module 9: Risk Management and Financial Decision-Making 

• Understanding financial risk types (market risk, credit risk, operational risk) 

• Tools and techniques for assessing and mitigating financial risks 

• Role of business analysts in financial risk management 

• Financial decision-making frameworks and cost-benefit analysis 

• Communicating financial risk assessments and recommendations 

Module 10: Agile Methodology in Financial Projects 

• Introduction to Agile methodology and its relevance in finance 

• Agile vs. Waterfall for financial system implementation 

• Writing user stories and defining acceptance criteria for financial projects 

• Sprint planning and backlog management 

• Collaboration with development teams and stakeholders 

Module 11:  Capstone Project 

• Apply learned skills to a real-world financial analysis or systems implementation project 

• Gather and document requirements from financial stakeholders 

• Develop a financial model or process improvement plan 

• Present analysis, insights, and recommendations to stakeholders 

• Produce final project documentation (requirements, financial analysis, recommendations)