SAQ CWMA certification with partial training
Category
Private Banking & Asset Management
Level
Expertise
Format
Presential
Duration
5 non-consecutive days
Language
French
English
English
Location
ISFB Geneva premises
Director
Thierry Lacraz
Manager
Lionel Blanc
Type
SAQ Certifications
Description
Prices & Admission
Content
Context
The SAQ Client Advisor Bank certification system was developed in close collaboration with the Swiss banking industry, and is recommended by Swiss Banking (SBA) to its members. The SAQ certificate is a guarantee of quality, attesting that the holder has the skills and is familiar with the rules of conduct defined for the client advisor profession.
Key objectives
- Prepare for the exams in a structured and comprehensive way, with face-to-face training and comprehensive, constantly updated learning materials.
- Pass the SAQ and CWMA exams, with the option of individual SAQ preparation coaching. You must obtain a minimum score of 70% in each of the two written exams, with no average being calculated between the two tests. Once you have passed both written tests, you can register for the oral exam. A score of at least 70% is also required to pass. Passing all three tests (A, B, oral) awards SAQ CWMA certification. Make-up exams, if any, will be invoiced.
- As an accredited external SAQ examination institute, we handle the organizational and administrative aspects of registration and follow-up in the SAQ register.
- Pass the SAQ and CWMA exams, with the option of individual SAQ preparation coaching. You must obtain a minimum score of 70% in each of the two written exams, with no average being calculated between the two tests. Once you have passed both written tests, you can register for the oral exam. A score of at least 70% is also required to pass. Passing all three tests (A, B, oral) awards SAQ CWMA certification. Make-up exams, if any, will be invoiced.
- As an accredited external SAQ examination institute, we handle the organizational and administrative aspects of registration and follow-up in the SAQ register.
Target audience
The SAQ Wealth Management Advisor CWMA certificate is intended for client advisors who assume responsibility for clients in one of the following segments or a related segment with a FINMA-approved bank or an independent asset manager (affiliated to a self-regulatory organization or authorized by FINMA):
- Wealth Management
- Wealth Management
- Specialized wealth management for ultra-high-net-worth clients (UHNWI & Family Offices)
The advisor has:
The required technical knowledge of products and services in accordance with the scope and terms of the Wealth Management Advisor program;
Demonstrable skills and competence in advising clients in one of the indicated segments;
Sufficient knowledge of the rules of conduct defined in the legal provisions to be able to advise clients in the segment concerned.
Holders of a CWMA Wealth Management Advisor certificate may use the title "Certified Wealth Management Advisor" or "Certified SAQ Client Advisor".
- Wealth Management
- Wealth Management
- Specialized wealth management for ultra-high-net-worth clients (UHNWI & Family Offices)
The advisor has:
The required technical knowledge of products and services in accordance with the scope and terms of the Wealth Management Advisor program;
Demonstrable skills and competence in advising clients in one of the indicated segments;
Sufficient knowledge of the rules of conduct defined in the legal provisions to be able to advise clients in the segment concerned.
Holders of a CWMA Wealth Management Advisor certificate may use the title "Certified Wealth Management Advisor" or "Certified SAQ Client Advisor".
Stakeholders
ISFB lecturers have been working in the banking and financial world for many years, and are recognized as some of the leading experts in our ecosystem in French-speaking Switzerland.
Practical information
Un programme de préparation qui s'adapte à vos besoins
Pour les gestionnaires de fortune qui possèdent déjà une large connaissance théorique et qui souhaitent se former sur des modules spécifiques. A l'issue de ce programme, les participants obtiendront la Certification SAQ CWMA.
5 journées de formation couvrant les thèmes les plus techniques du corpus de connaissances SAQ ainsi que:
- Suivi administratif et de reporting complet avec SAQ
- Finance d’inscription pour le certificat SAQ compris dans le forfait
- 2 tests de positionnement (partie A & partie B)
- 2 examens écrits (partie A & partie B)
- 2 demi-journées de révision collective
- 1 journée de préparation à l’oral en groupe
- 1 examen oral final
Des étapes clés
Un test de positionnement global est proposé en début de programme, ceci afin de permettre aux participants d'identifier rapidement leurs lacunes. En fonction de l’évaluation de leurs besoins, les participants peuvent donc cibler leur apprentissage au moyen des journées de formations proposées ainsi que du matériel d'auto-apprentissage à leur disposition.
La présentation aux examens sans préparation initiale reste possible.
A chaque étape, il est possible de solliciter des séances de préparation individualisée (coaching technique), notamment en cas de non-réussite des examens.
A la fin du programme, une fois tous les examens réussis, les participant éligibles à la Certification, se voient délivrer leur Certificat SAQ CWMA.
Les participants ne répondant que partiellement aux critères d’éligibilité à la Certification, se voient délivrer une Attestation SAQ CWMA.
Les participants ne répondant à aucun des critères d’éligibilité à la Certification ont la possibilité de passer des examens spécifiques afin d’obtenir le Certificat ISFB Private Banking Advanced.
Pour les gestionnaires de fortune qui possèdent déjà une large connaissance théorique et qui souhaitent se former sur des modules spécifiques. A l'issue de ce programme, les participants obtiendront la Certification SAQ CWMA.
5 journées de formation couvrant les thèmes les plus techniques du corpus de connaissances SAQ ainsi que:
- Suivi administratif et de reporting complet avec SAQ
- Finance d’inscription pour le certificat SAQ compris dans le forfait
- 2 tests de positionnement (partie A & partie B)
- 2 examens écrits (partie A & partie B)
- 2 demi-journées de révision collective
- 1 journée de préparation à l’oral en groupe
- 1 examen oral final
Des étapes clés
Un test de positionnement global est proposé en début de programme, ceci afin de permettre aux participants d'identifier rapidement leurs lacunes. En fonction de l’évaluation de leurs besoins, les participants peuvent donc cibler leur apprentissage au moyen des journées de formations proposées ainsi que du matériel d'auto-apprentissage à leur disposition.
La présentation aux examens sans préparation initiale reste possible.
A chaque étape, il est possible de solliciter des séances de préparation individualisée (coaching technique), notamment en cas de non-réussite des examens.
A la fin du programme, une fois tous les examens réussis, les participant éligibles à la Certification, se voient délivrer leur Certificat SAQ CWMA.
Les participants ne répondant que partiellement aux critères d’éligibilité à la Certification, se voient délivrer une Attestation SAQ CWMA.
Les participants ne répondant à aucun des critères d’éligibilité à la Certification ont la possibilité de passer des examens spécifiques afin d’obtenir le Certificat ISFB Private Banking Advanced.
Price
- Public: CHF 7,000
- Member: CHF 5,250
CWP1
Kick-off session
Content: Brief introduction to certification and introduction to the process and next steps
Duration: 1h00
Format: Online
CWP2
Positioning test A
Duration: 2h30
Format: In-person
CWP3
Positioning test B
Duration: 2h30
Format: In-person
CWP6
Portfolio management
Contents: The chapter is devoted to the investment process and portfolio construction. It explains the notion of market efficiency and the central principle that higher returns can only be achieved by taking greater risks. This chapter describes the mechanisms used to build portfolios, as well as the ratios used to measure performance.
Duration: 6h00
Format: In-person
Possible contributors: SERBIT Julien
CWP8
Derivatives
Contents: This chapter examines options, which have the advantage over other traditional assets of taking into account the volatility of the underlying assets. The options market is relatively old, but has grown considerably in recent decades. After describing the main families of options (calls/puts) and their investment methods (long buy/short sell), the chapter goes on to analyze the most common investment strategies using options (portfolio hedging, short put or covered call strategies).
Duration: 8h00
Format: In-person
Possible contributors: PATRY Anais
CWP12
Mock exam A
Duration: 2h30
Format: In-person
CWP13
General overhaul A
Content: Structured review of all Part A modules, accompanied by an interactive question-and-answer session to consolidate acquired knowledge.
Duration: 4h00
Format: In-person
Possible speakers: VIALIS Nicolas
CWP14
Final exam A
Duration: 2h30
Format: In-person
CWP15
Investment solutions
Contents: This chapter deals with the very important stage of advising bank customers on financial products, and in particular the types of mandate that can be offered to customers. Regulatory developments mean that a customer's risk profile must be taken into account, and how it may change over time. It also examines the solutions offered by the contribution of alternative assets or socially responsible investments to portfolio construction, as well as products linked to liquidity management.
Duration: 8h00
Format: In-person
Possible contributors: LEUTWYLER Sébastien
CWP16
Wealth planning
Content: This chapter examines investment from the broader perspective of planning for all client assets, including real estate and industrial holdings. The chapter includes elements relating to Swiss legislation and, more generally, to the planning of international clients. It examines the concepts of estate planning, private and occupational pension provision in Switzerland, and generic elements of taxation. Finally, it covers the essential concepts of international planning in relation to the establishment of foundations, trusts and life insurance.
Duration: 8h00
Format: In-person
Possible speakers: GALLEGOS Albert
CWP18
Compliance
Content: Customer relations regulations have evolved enormously over the last few decades, to the point of forming an impressive corpus that every relationship manager needs to master. This relatively long chapter covers all regulatory aspects, from the very organization of risk control within banks to the practical aspects and best practices to be acquired by all Front Office staff in their day-to-day work.
Duration: 8h00
Format: In-person
Possible speakers: DE BOCCARD Guillaume
CWP21
Mock exam B
Duration: 2h30
Format: In-person
CWP22
General overhaul B
Content: Structured review of all Part B modules, accompanied by an interactive question-and-answer session to consolidate acquired knowledge.
Duration: 4h00
Format: In-person
Possible speakers: AMICHIA Alexandre
CWP23
Final exam B
Duration: 2h30
Format: In-person
CWP24
Preparing to speak
Content: Practical exercise and role-play of a customer meeting in preparation for the oral exam.
Duration: 8h00
Format: In-person
Possible speakers: MERINO Juan
CWP25
Oral examination
Format: In-person
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Category
Private Banking & Asset Management
Level
Expertise
Format
Presential
Duration
5 non-consecutive days
Language
French
English
English
Location
ISFB Geneva premises
Director
Thierry Lacraz
Manager
Lionel Blanc
Type
SAQ Certifications
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A question about this service? Our manager is at your disposal
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Programme de préparation à la certification CWMA - Cursus avec formation partielle - Automne 2025
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