Course Outline
Introduction to Machine Learning in Finance
- Overview of AI and ML in the financial industry
 - Types of machine learning (supervised, unsupervised, reinforcement learning)
 - Case studies in fraud detection, credit scoring, and risk modeling
 
Python and Data Handling Basics
- Using Python for data manipulation and analysis
 - Exploring financial datasets with Pandas and NumPy
 - Data visualization using Matplotlib and Seaborn
 
Supervised Learning for Financial Prediction
- Linear and logistic regression
 - Decision trees and random forests
 - Evaluating model performance (accuracy, precision, recall, AUC)
 
Unsupervised Learning and Anomaly Detection
- Clustering techniques (K-means, DBSCAN)
 - Principal Component Analysis (PCA)
 - Outlier detection for fraud prevention
 
Credit Scoring and Risk Modeling
- Building credit scoring models using logistic regression and tree-based algorithms
 - Handling imbalanced datasets in risk applications
 - Model interpretability and fairness in financial decision-making
 
Fraud Detection with Machine Learning
- Common types of financial fraud
 - Using classification algorithms for anomaly detection
 - Real-time scoring and deployment strategies
 
Model Deployment and Ethics in Financial AI
- Deploying models with Python, Flask, or cloud platforms
 - Ethical considerations and regulatory compliance (e.g., GDPR, explainability)
 - Monitoring and retraining models in production environments
 
Summary and Next Steps
Requirements
- An understanding of basic statistics and financial concepts
 - Experience with Excel or other data analysis tools
 - Basic programming knowledge (preferably in Python)
 
Audience
- Financial analysts
 - Actuaries
 - Risk officers
 
Testimonials (5)
Possible applications /exercises
Estelle De la Fouchardiere - Advanced Bionics AG
Course - Machine Learning & AI for Finance Professionals
I really enjoyed seeing how using this tool can really improve and automate work. I also appreciated the initial part where we were helped to eliminate our prejudice against artificial intelligence. The examples are wonderful.
chiara di egidio - Advanced Bionics AG
Course - Machine Learning & AI for Finance Professionals
I liked to get knowledge about new possibilities
Maciej Karolczak - Advanced Bionics AG
Course - Machine Learning & AI for Finance Professionals
I like the examples, so we have an idea of what is possible
Deborah Highes
Course - Machine Learning & AI for Finance Professionals
it has opened my mind to new tool that can help me in creating automation