Master Asset and Liability Management (ALM) techniques used by banks to manage liquidity, interest rate risk, and balance sheet profitability. Learn how financial institutions analyze funding gaps, measure risk exposure, and maintain financial stability in changing market conditions.

This course provides a practical introduction to Asset and Liability Management in banking and financial institutions. You’ll learn how banks manage asset–liability mismatches, evaluate liquidity gaps, and assess the impact of interest rate movements on profitability and financial performance. Throughout the course, you’ll explore key ALM concepts including Net Interest Income (NII), liquidity gap analysis, bond duration, Yield to Maturity, and cash flow-based risk assessment. You’ll also examine how interest rate shifts influence balance sheet exposure and how banks use ALM strategies to optimize funding structures while controlling financial risk. What makes this course unique is its banking-focused and application-driven approach that connects theoretical finance concepts with real-world treasury and balance sheet management practices. Learners gain practical insights into how financial institutions monitor liquidity, manage capital, and evaluate interest rate sensitivity in dynamic financial environments. By the end of the course, you’ll be able to confidently interpret ALM reports, analyze liquidity and interest rate risks, evaluate profitability impacts, and apply practical ALM techniques used in banking and financial risk management.