Amsterdam Institute of Finance

Amsterdam Institute of Finance, or AIF, is a financial training institute for international finance specialists and other professionals based in Amsterdam, The Netherlands where it offers open enrollment training programs. In addition, AIF organizes the Executive Master in Risk Management program in partnership with the New York University Stern School of Business,[1] and runs customized in-company programs in The Netherlands and abroad.[2] AIF has organized programs for clients in Asia, the Middle East, South America, and throughout Europe.[3]

Established in 1990 as an initiative of the Dutch financial community and government officials, AIF provides financial training and operates as an independent, not-for-profit and self-supporting foundation.[4]

Previously located on the Stadhouderskade in the Leidseplein area of Amsterdam, AIF moved in early 2013 to a new modern location close to Amsterdam Central Station on the newly developed Oostersdokeiland.

Accreditations[]

AIF is registered with the international CFA Institute as an Approved Provider of Continuing Education programs. A number of AIF programs are also accredited by PRMIA.^[1]

Global Ventures[]

Master of Science in Risk Management Program for Executives[]

AIF made news^[2] with the announcement of a joint-venture with NYU's Stern School of Business to offer a Master of Science in Risk Management Program for Executives degree. This is a one-year, part-time program divided into five on-site class sessions (modules) at NYU Stern in New York and two rotating global locations, including Amsterdam. Distance learning techniques are used between the modules. The program incorporates traditional and innovative modeling techniques, but aims to situate this knowledge within the larger context of business strategy and risk management.^[3] Further program details are also provided through MasterStudies.com ^[4]

Partnerships and Associations[]

AIF provides programs in association with a number of international organizations including:

• CFA Institute
• New York University Stern School of Business
• PRMIA - Professional Risk Managers' International Association
• FMO, Entrepreneurial Development Bank
• Hawkamah, the Institute of Corporate Governance
• UC Berkeley Center for Executive Education

Supervisory Board[]

Buford Alexander (Chairman) Director Emeritus, McKinsey & Company

Petra van Hoeken Chief Risk Officer and Member Executive Board, Rabobank

Theodor Kockelkoren Inspector General,

Wietze Reehoorn Former Member Managing Board and Chief Risk Officer, ABN AMRO Group

Koos Timmermans Member and Chief Financial Officer Executive Board, ING Group, Member, Chief Financial Officer and Vice-Chairman Management Board Banking, ING Bank

Advisory Council[]

• George A. Möller, Former Chief Executive Officer, Robeco Group
• Petri Hofsté, Former Chief Financial Officer, APG; Member Supervisory Board of Achmea, and Fugro
• Steven Kaempfer, Former Vice President, Finance, European Bank for Reconstruction and Development; Member Governing Council, Van Leer Group Foundation
• Nanno Kleiterp, Former Chief Executive Officer, FMO
• Alexander H.G. Rinnooy Kan, Former Chairman, Social and Economic Council of the Netherlands Former Member of the Executive Board, ING Group
• Margot Scheltema, Former Finance Director, Shell (Netherlands); Member Supervisory Board of De Nederlandsche Bank, Schiphol Group, and TNT Express
• Manfred Schepers, Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, European Bank for Reconstruction and Development

Notes[]

See also[]

• Professional certification in financial services
• Stern Global Programs
• New York Institute of Finance
• Swiss Finance Institute
• The London Institute of Banking & Finance

External links[]

• Amsterdam Institute of Finance website
• Master of Science in Risk Management Program for Executives - partnership between NYU Stern School of Business and AIF