Financial Analytics & AI

ABOUT IIM KASHIPUR

The Indian Institute of Management Kashipur (IIM Kashipur) is a second-generation IIM set up by the Government of India in 2011. It aspires to achieve excellence in management education by using innovative teaching methods, promoting high-quality research, and practicing sustainable leadership. The institute strives to create and disseminate knowledge through applied and interdisciplinary research and practices in emerging areas of management. The institute develops socially conscious, competent, and ethical business leaders and researchers capable of critical thinking, innovation, and entrepreneurship while being inclusive and focusing on both regional development and internationalization. Celebrating ten years of serving education, the institute is ranked,

NIRF Ranking 2025*

ABOUT THE PROGRAM

The Executive Program in Financial Analytics and AI is a practice-oriented course designed for finance professionals aiming to succeed in a data-driven environment. It combines core financial principles with modern analytics and AI tools, enabling participants to transform complex data into actionable business insights.

Blends financial theory with analytics, machine learning, and AI applications
Focuses on hands-on learning in financial modeling, forecasting, and scenario analysis
Builds capabilities to evaluate firm performance and support decision-making
Explores AI use cases in forecasting, credit risk, and fraud detection, along with NLP-based insights
Introduces prompt engineering and AI-assisted tools to enhance productivity
Builds capabilities in portfolio and risk analytics to support portfolio evaluation, risk assessment, and investment decision-making
Provides exposure to Anti-Money Laundering (AML) frameworks, transaction monitoring, risk indicators, and analytics-driven compliance methodologies

Future- Ready Skillset

Gain in-demand expertise in financial Analytics, AI, and data-driven decision making.

Career Acceleration

Enhance your profile for high-growth roles in finance, consulting, fintech and analytics.

Industry - Relevant Curriculum

Learn through practical applications, real world case studies, and hands-on tools.

Prestige of IIM Learning Experience

Earn credentials from a primer management institute and strengthen your professional credibility.

Exposure to Emerging Technologies

Stay updated with AI, machine learning, and advanced financial modeling techniques.

Executive Alumni Status

Join the prestigious alumni community and expand your professional horizons.

WHO IS THIS PROGRAM FOR

This program is designed for working professionals who want to move beyond traditional finance roles and build strong capabilities in analytics, data-driven decision-making, and AI applications in finance.

Banking & Financial Services Executives aiming to leverage AI and analytics to enhance customer insight, risk management, and operational efficiency
Risk & Compliance Professionals looking to use AI-driven analytics to strengthen fraud detection, regulatory monitoring, and risk assessment
Data & Business Analysts in Finance keen in developing analytical and AI skills to generate actionable financial insights and business intelligence
Professionals Transitioning to Analytics Roles and bridge finance knowledge with AI and analytics skills to move into high-growth analytics careers
Finance Academicians aiming to stay aligned with evolving financial technologies and deliver industry-focused learning experiences

Program Director

Dr Dilip Kumar

PhD in Finance Chartered
Financial Analyst 16+ Years of
Teaching & Research
Experience

Dr. Dilip Kumar, a distinguished faculty member at Indian Institute of Management Kashipur, is recognized for his impactful contributions to management education and academic leadership in the area of Finance and Accounting. As Program Director, he has played a pivotal role in designing industry-relevant curriculum that bridges theory and practice. With a strong research portfolio and significant academic influence, Dr. Kumar brings deep expertise and analytical insight into the classroom. His commitment to academic excellence, mentorship, and innovation in pedagogy makes him a powerful force in driving program success.

Dr. Dilip, holds a doctorate in Finance from the Institute for Financial Management and Research (IFMR), Chennai. At IIM Kashipur, he leads and delivers various executive education programs on risk management and financial analytics.

His research interest includes risk management, systemic risk modelling, volatility estimation and volatility modelling, and ESG aspect of business. His teaching interests include financial analytics, risk management, financial derivatives and corporate finance.

PROGRAM CONTENTS

Primers +

Foundation of Financial Modelling | FMI
NCFM Pro Data Analytics & BI | NAL
Credit Risk Management | Deloitte
Certificate in Advanced Excel | NAL

Module 1: Foundations of Financial Analytics +

Financial data ecosystems
KPIs across industries
Analytical thinking in finance
Data-driven decision frameworks

Module 2: Fundamentals of Statistics +

Descriptive Analysis
Inferential Analysis
Application of Linear & Logistic Regression in Finance
Automation with Python for Reports

Module 3: Data Analytics & Visualization +

Data cleaning & transformation
EDA for financial datasets
Dashboarding using Power BI
Visualization

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Hands-on: Build a Power BI dashboard

Module 4: Financial Modeling +

3-statement integrated modeling
Forecasting technique
Scenario & sensitivity analysis

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Hands-on: Analysing the firm's performance from financial statement analysis

Module 5: Advanced Financial & Portfolio Analytics +

Introduction to fixed Income Analytics
Estimation of Duration, Convexity
Valuation of Forward, Futures, Swaps
Black-Scholes Option Pricing Model
Time series forecasting
ARIMA, ARCH, GARCH, LSTM, Exponential smoothing for stock price forecasting
Monte Carlo simulations
Portfolio Optimization
Portfolio Rebalancing
Portfolio risk-return analytics
Valuation analytics
News Analytics – Text Mining, Word Cloud, Sentiment Analysis

Module 6: Risk Analytics +

Market risk Analytics
Credit Risk (PD, LGD, EAD Models)
Liquidity Risk
Operational Risk
Risk governance frameworks
Regulatory capital (Based overview)
Risk reporting & supervision
Introduction to Enterprise Risk Management (ERM)

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Hands-on: Credit risk scoring model, VaR simulation, stress testing dashboard

Module 7: AI Applications & Tools for Financial Analysts +

AI tools used in Forecasting, Credit Modelling, Fraud detection
NPL for financial Reports
Additional Tools: Python basics, Power BI AI Visuals, Excel AI
Prompt engineering

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Hands-on: Predictive financial models · AI-Driven insights generation

Module 8: AML for finance +

Core AML Frameworks
Fraud detection patterns
Intermediary risks
Analytics in AML
Rule-based vs AI-based monitoring
Red flag indicators
Case management systems
Case Study: Real-world AML failure and penalties

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

For Indian Participants – Graduates from a recognized University (UGC/AICTE/DEC/AIU /State Government) in any discipline with Mathematics/Statistics up to 10+2 level
For International Participants – Graduation or equivalent degree from any recognized University or Institution in their respective country

EXAMINATION AND PASSING CRITERIA

Certificate of Completion (CoC)

(a.) A minimum of 60% attendance is required to qualify for CoC

(b.) Score minimum 50% marks overall in

Quizzes
Assignments
Project Work/ Final Examination

Certificate of Participation (CoP)

Participants will receive CoP if the criteria for CoC is not fulfilled

About NAL Academy

NAL Academy Limited (formerly known as NSE Academy Limited) is a subsidiary of the National Stock Exchange of India Ltd. NAL Academy enables the next generation of BFSI and FinTech professionals with industry-aligned skills – through capacity building programs and certification courses, powered by an online examination and certification system. The courses are well-researched and carefully crafted with inputs from the industry professional. NAL Academy works closely with reputed universities and institutions across India in building a competent workforce for the future of BFSI and FinTech. NAL Academy also promotes financial literacy as an essential life skill among youngsters – a contribution towards financial inclusion and wellbeing.

Terms & Conditions:

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Executive Program in Financial Analytics and AI' program is administered by the NAL Academy Ltd. in collaboration with Indian Institute of Management, Kashipur. The program completion certificate will be provided only on attending and completing all the completion criteria for all the modules and primers. The additional certificate(s), if any, are administered by the respective credentialing bodies. The participants need to complete certificate criteria to be eligible for the certificate(s). The certificate(s) format, design and signatories are subject to modification at the discretion of the issuing authority. The certificate(s) may be issued by NAL, the respective credentialing body, or jointly by both.
Participants only those who have fulfilled all the completion criteria and have been awarded with Certificate of Completion (CoC) will be eligible for Executive Alumni Status.
The Course Content/ Outline/ Credits/ Hours mentioned herein are suggestive and can be modified further basis the detailed curriculum. IIM Kashipur/ NAL Academy reserves the right to modify content, expert(s), platform, delivery & date(s) of the program in the best interest of the participants. Sessions/ Classes are primarily scheduled over weekends for the program, if required to meet program objectives, may also be conducted on weekdays and public holidays.
The medium of instruction and program delivery will be English. Participants are expected to possess adequete proficiency in English to effectively understand and participate in the program.
All fees are payable by participants directly to NAL Academy. All fee payable hereunder shall be paid on the dates due, in immediately available funds. The fee paid shall not be refundable or adjustable under any circumstances.
Campus Immersion Charges/ Fee (if any) are additional and not part of the Program Fee. Campus Immersion Charges/ Fee does not cover travel expenses; Participants will bear the additional costs of travel and other allied expenses for the campus visit/ immersion at IIM Kashipur. Candidates will be duly notified regarding the IIM Kashipur Campus Immersion if scheduled for the program.
IIM Kashipur/ NAL Academy does not, in any manner whatsoever, assure, warrant, guarantee, or promise any job/placement/advancement to any participant. Under no circumstances, IIM Kashipur/ NAL Academy shall be held responsible/ liable for failure on the part of the participants to pass / successfully clear the interview process or the requirements to successfully secure a job.
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