MINI-MASTERCLASS

HOW TO BE A CHIEF RISK OFFICER

by Jennifer Geary Former CRO, COO, bestselling author and C-Suite mentor
How to be a Chief Risk Officer: Mini-Masterclass

Step Into the Role With Confidence.
Lead With Clarity.

The role of the Chief Risk Officer (CRO) is more important — and more complex — than ever. In today’s fast-moving, AI-enabled, climate-conscious world, the CRO isn’t just a protector. They’re a strategic enabler, a translator of risk into action, and a trusted voice at the boardroom table.

This is the course for professionals who are ready to lead. Not just learn.

Who This Is For

This course is designed for professionals who are ready to make a real leap in their career — whether that’s into the C-suite or within it.

You’re a mid-to-senior risk leader preparing for your first CRO role

You’re already a CRO and want more structure, clarity or tools

You’re a CEO or board member who needs to better understand the risk function

You’re tired of high-priced academic programs that lack practical application

You want video learning, real-world examples, and downloadable tools you’ll actually use

You want a course you can revisit again and again as your role evolves

How to be a Chief Risk Officer
What You’ll Learn

Strategic Positioning

How to align risk with the board and business goals

The Three Pillars of Risk Leadership

Culture, strategy, and execution

Practical Risk Responses

Approaches that move risk into appetite

Organisational Excellence

How to build and structure high-performing risk teams

The Risk Pyramid

A structured model to assess and categorise organisational risk

Future-Proofing

Staying ahead of emerging risks including AI and climate disruption

Course Pack

What's Included

Full Digital Copy of the Book

How to Be a Chief Risk Officer, updated for 2025

Comprehensive Resource Pack

Checklists, frameworks, templates and definitions

Video Curriculum

20+ expert-led lessons (over 4 hours of engaging content)

Slides and Visuals

Downloadable course pack for reference and implementation

Bonus Module

Managing AI-related risk in evolving organisations

Certificate of Completion

Optional digital certification for your records

Quizzes (Coming Soon)

To help reinforce your learning

What Others are Saying

"Jennifer Geary's 'How to Be a Chief Risk Officer' course brilliantly brings the role to life through her authentic and accessible teaching style and her ability to communicate complex risk management concepts in a comprehensive and engaging way to provide invaluable practical knowledge that's immediately applicable — I cannot recommend this course highly enough.

It was all very clear, informative, and I loved the real-world examples. It made a dry topic feel accessible, engaging and useful."

- Lucy M.
Why This Course Stands Apart

Unlike academic programs that cost thousands and deliver theory, this course gives you:

1
Executive-level insight

from someone who’s held the CRO seat

2
Actionable frameworks

so you’re not just learning, you’re applying

3
Comprehensive support

a reference resource for your entire leadership journey

4
Real-world relevance

case studies, industry examples, and evolving risks

5
Career clarity

walk away with confidence in your next move

Approach
About Your Instructor

Jennifer Geary

Jennifer Geary is a seasoned C-suite executive with over 25 years of experience across banking, fintech, and international non-profits. She has held roles as Chief Risk Officer, Chief Operating Officer, and Chief People Officer at organisations including Barclays, Save the Children UK, and fast-growing fintechs. Jennifer is also the bestselling author of the C-Suite Series and host of The C-Suite Framework podcast.

Enrol Today — Become the Risk Leader Every Business Needs

Don’t just prepare for the title. Prepare for the responsibility.

CRO Mini-Masterclass

A 60-minute expert-led session for aspiring and new Chief Risk Officers who want to lead with clarity, confidence and credibility — from day one. In this session, we'll cover the role of the CRO, the foundations of Culture, Strategy and Execution, the pyramid of risks that most organisations face, controls, team-building and more besides!

£49

*Group and enterprise pricing available upon request.

Lifetime access. Limited spaces for Q&A-based support and future bonuses.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes — the course frameworks are cross-industry and the examples span sectors.

You’ll receive lifetime access, including all future updates.

Yes — group and enterprise licences are available. Contact us for details.

Perfect. This course builds on it — with video explanation, extra case studies, and updated content you won’t find in the book alone.

When you're ready, upgrade to the full course, get £49 off — making your investment go further!

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