DERIVATIVES MASTER CLASS
25 years of Insights from the Trading Floor
Book Now information
1 September – 25 November 2026
Self-paced e-learning program combined with live webinars
Bi-weekly review webinars every Tuesdays 12:30-14:00 CET
Event Details
If you already have derivative experience but want to take the next step, this is the program to become a real master and boost your career. But be informed, that this is a challenging 12-week program where we will go into the details.
The Derivatives Master class (DMC) has been developed and applied over many years to train derivative traders and derivative sales of a large investment bank. It is now available online to a broader audience. Participants will learn more about how derivatives are used in the different markets and by various clients, how they are risk managed by banks, modelled, and priced in the academic world and in real life. The course is intended for market professionals that have ongoing interaction with futures and options markets. It is assumed that participants are already familiar with the fundamentals of derivatives before they start the Derivative Master Class.
Course content
For a detailed overview of the program download the course brochure below.
The main modules cover the following topics.
• Derivatives toolkit – Review of the main derivative concepts
• Models & valuation
• Volatility & volatility markets
• Option graphs
• American options & early exercise
• Investor strategies
• Currency management & FX derivatives
• Interest rate derivatives
Course structure and time commitment
Derivatives Master Class is a 12-week program combining self-paced e-learning modules with bi-weekly live review webinars. The course ends with an online test and certification. Expect to spend about 4-5 hours per week on self-study.
Who should attend
The course is intended for market professionals that have ongoing interaction with futures and options markets. It is assumed that participants are already familiar with the fundamentals of derivatives.
Agenda
- 1 September 2026, 12:30-13:30 CET Kick Off Zoom Call
- Bi-Weekly Zoom review webinars: Tuesdays 12:30-14:00 CET
- 24 November 2026 – Last review webinar and start of online test & certification
Detailed agenda on the course website .
Registration/Pricing and terms and conditions
Course costs: 3'000 CHF; CFA Society Switzerland Members 2'400 CHF (20% discount)
Please contact us at info@cfasocietyswitzerland.org to receive your personal discount coupon. Discount coupons can be used directly at check-out.
Included:
- 1-Year e-learning access / 7 live webinars / test & certification
Once you register, you will receive all necessary information and immediate access to the course site. You will also receive an email reminder 2 weeks before the Kick-Off call.
Access the course website here .
Trainers / Coaches
Walter Brägger, PhD
Walter Brägger, PhD
Watler Brägger, PhD
Walter is an experienced financial trainer. Before joining NoscoPartners Walter was the Global Head of Finance & Risk education at UBS / UBS Business University working out of Zurich and London. He is a recognized expert in developing and delivering financial training programs and has done so for numerous clients around the globe.
Walter holds a Ph.D. in Mathematics from the University of Basel.
Vincent Couson, CFA
Vincent Couson, CFA
Vincent Couson, CFA
Vincent has extensive experience in asset management. Before joining NoscoPartners Vincent was a Senior Member of the UBS Strategic Investment Advisory team developing tailored investment solutions for institutional clients around the globe. Prior to that he worked for UBS Asset Management in Zurich, Chicago and London as a portfolio manager as well as alternative investment specialist.
Vincent holds a Master in finance & business administration from the University of Zurich. He is a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) as well a Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst (CAIA).
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