The Certificate in Financial Derivatives and Certificate in Financial Derivatives - Retail have been developed to equip employees advising and/or dealing in Financial Derivatives on behalf of professional and retail clients respectively with the knowledge and expertise required for their job roles.
SII has developed the Certificate programme with representatives from leading global financial services firms, both wholesale and retail, with input from the Exchanges, LIBA, FOA and Accredited Training Providers to ensure the Certificates meet the needs of the changing industry. SII has ensured that these qualifications are globally portable, addressing the needs of the modern international derivatives market.
The Certificate in Financial Derivatives comprises:
Financial Derivatives A 1 ½ hour paper consisting of 75 multiple-choice questions
The Certificate in Financial Derivatives - Retail additionally includes:
Investment & Risk A 1 ½ hour paper consisting of 60 multiple-choice questions. Candidates advising retail clients who complete the qualification have to pass the Investment and Risk unit.
Syllabus tailored to meet the needs of employees advising both professional and retail clients
A highly regarded qualification offering benchmark competence to those advising/dealing in financial derivatives
Globally portable - internationally focused reflecting the needs of an international market place
Streamlined syllabus focusing on key concepts and principles underpinning the creation, valuation, trading and management of financial instruments
Comprehensive coverage of underlying global financial markets and derivatives, including ET, OTC, credit and swap instruments
Enhanced coverage of structured products and applications such as hedging and risk management
MiFID Compliance
As a result of MiFID, firms may find that a number of their clients, which they treat as wholesale clients, seek reclassification as retail clients, to gain the additional protections to which retail clients are entitled. Employers advising retail clients must obtain the retail version of the qualification. SII has adapted all regulatory examinations to ensure they are MiFID compliant.
Additional Exam Information
Entry requirements There are no formal prerequisites for the Certificate in Financial Derivatives. Experience in the industry will help candidates relate what they are learning to the job they are doing but it is not a requirement of taking the qualification. Examination entries are accepted from private individuals as well as via an employer.
Syllabus Information on the current syllabus can be found under the Syllabuses page
SII's Certificate workbooks are written by investment professionals and trainers with the candidate in mind, using worked examples, self-test questions and revision points. Order your book to start studying NOW
In addition to using the workbook, candidates can train with one of our Accredited Training Providers (ATPs), click here to find your nearest training centre
The certificate is examinable via Computer Based Testing (CBT). Candidates sit their exams at one of the many CBT test centres located worldwide. Candidates receive instant results when leaving the test centre.
As a result of MiFID, firms may find that a number of their clients, which they treat as wholesale clients, seek reclassification as retail clients, to gain the additional protections to which retail clients are entitled. Employers advising retail clients must obtain the retail version of the qualification. SII has adapted all regulatory examinations to ensure they are MiFID compliant.
Entry requirements