MINI-MASTERCLASS
HOW TO BE A CHIEF RISK OFFICER


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

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."
Why This Course Stands Apart
Unlike academic programs that cost thousands and deliver theory, this course gives you:
Executive-level insight
from someone who’s held the CRO seat
Actionable frameworks
so you’re not just learning, you’re applying
Comprehensive support
a reference resource for your entire leadership journey
Real-world relevance
case studies, industry examples, and evolving risks
Career clarity
walk away with confidence in your next move
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.
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!
*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!