Course Outline
Introduction to Machine Learning in Finance
- Overview of AI and ML applications in the financial industry
- Categories of machine learning (supervised, unsupervised, reinforcement learning)
- Case studies covering fraud detection, credit scoring, and risk modelling
Python and Data Handling Essentials
- Utilizing Python for data manipulation and analysis
- Exploring financial datasets using Pandas and NumPy
- Data visualisation using Matplotlib and Seaborn
Supervised Learning for Financial Prediction
- Linear and logistic regression
- Decision trees and random forests
- Assessing 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 Modelling
- Developing credit scoring models using logistic regression and tree-based algorithms
- Managing imbalanced datasets in risk applications
- Model interpretability and fairness in financial decision-making
Fraud Detection with Machine Learning
- Common types of financial fraud
- Employing classification algorithms for anomaly detection
- Real-time scoring and deployment strategies
Model Deployment and Ethics in Financial AI
- Deploying models using 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
- A solid grasp of basic statistics and financial principles
- Familiarity with Excel or other data analysis tools
- Fundamental programming knowledge, ideally in Python
Target 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
