Current Expertise for Financial Professionals

With decades of experience, Aalto EE supports professionals across the full spectrum of financial services, ranging from lending and credit risk management to sustainable finance, corporate and rural financing, digital mortgage processes, and the evolving world of payments. Our programs provide a solid foundation for navigating both regulatory expectations and practical challenges in today’s financial landscape.

Our programs provide up-to-date insights on regulation, risk management, lending practices, and sustainable finance. Participants gain a practical understanding of the financial system, capital adequacy requirements, deposit protection, credit regulation, and the key responsibilities of financial institutions.

Whether you're developing your personal expertise or building organizational capabilities, our learning solutions help you stay competitive, compliant, and ready for what’s next in the financial industry.

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Customized Competence Development Solutions

With over 50 years of experience, Aalto EE develops world-class competence development solutions that utilize Aalto University’s multidisciplinary faculty and approach.

We co-create with organizations' impactful and inspirational training solutions and help our customers to address current and future business challenges.

 

Aalto EE's customized solutions are an impressive way to renew organizations and competencies, ensure strategy implementation, and build a new competitive advantage. Together with our corporate clients, we design and implement customized training where all aspects are always organized according to the customer's needs.

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From Algorithms to Impact: How AI Is Reframing Finance

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Upcoming Seminars

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Compliance-toiminnan ABC

  • 9.9.2025
  • Seminars
  • Finnish

Aivovammat ja neurologiset sairaudet henkilövakuutus­korvauksissa

  • 15.9.2025
  • Seminars
  • Onsite, Live online
  • Finnish

Kestävyysraportointi ja CSRD-direktiivin tuomat muutokset

  • 19.9.2025
  • Seminars
  • Hybrid
  • Finnish

Korvauspäätösten perusteleminen – tekstin sisällön ja rakenteen muotoilu

  • 29.10.2025
  • Seminars
  • Onsite
  • Finnish

Corporate Venturing

  • October 30, 2025
  • Seminars
  • Onsite
  • English

Aivovammat ja neurologiset sairaudet henkilövakuutus­korvauksissa

  • 15.9.2025
  • Seminars
  • Onsite, Live online
  • Finnish

Maksamisen digitalisoituva toimintaympäristö

  • 11.11.2025
  • Seminars
  • Hybrid
  • Finnish

Meet Our Faculty

Vesa Puttonen

Vesa Puttonen is a Finnish business economist and Professor of Finance at Aalto University School of Business. He is one of Finland's most well-known experts in investment and financial markets.

He worked at the Vaasa University of Applied Sciences, Turku School of Economics, and the Academy of Finland. In addition, he was a Visiting Scholar at New York University, Stern Business School (USA). He specializes in strategic finance, risk management, portfolio management, sustainable investments and marketing financial services.

Also, he worked in corporate management positions such as Managing Director at Conventum Fund Management Ltd, and Senior Vice-President, Equity Products & Markets at the Helsinki Stock Exchange. Previously, he was Chairman of the Board of Directors at VR Corporation and has acted as a member of the Board of Directors in various organizations and listed companies. Currently, he is a member of the investment committee of SITRA (The Finnish Innovation-Fund) and a member of the Board of NASDAQ Nordic Foundation. 
 
Professor Puttonen has published several books & articles on strategic finance, risk management & behavioral finance. His publications appear in the Financial Analysts Journal, Financial Management, Journal of Banking and Finance, Management Science, Journal of Asset Management and Journal of Financial Services Marketing. He received his Doctorate at the University of Vaasa in 1993.

Mikko Kiviharju

Mikko Kiviharju works as a Professor of Practice at Aalto University.

Before his current position, he worked for the Finnish Defense Forces research center.

His expertise includes cyber security in critical infrastructure systems, such as the Internet of Things and logistics operational technologies, cyber security in AI, and cryptology/encryption techniques.

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Salla Närhinen

Senior Program Director +358 10 837 3772 salla.narhinen@aaltoee.fi

Responding to Change in the Banking Sector

Due to crises, globalization, digitalization, and increased regulation, banking has undergone structural shifts. While banks still focus on core functions—financial intermediation, payments, and risk services—new technologies such as AI, robotics, and blockchain are reshaping operations. Today's financial institutions must address customer behavior shifts, tightening compliance demands, and growing pressure for sustainable and transparent practices. Aalto EE supports clients in navigating these changes by designing training solutions that combine the latest domestic and international research with the practical expertise of professionals who understand the realities of the financial industry.

To support regulatory compliance, we offer the Financial Specialist Competence Test (Rahoitusasiantuntijan osaamiskoe), which helps organizations verify that employees possess the necessary, up-to-date knowledge of credit products, responsible lending, and financial regulation. The exam includes annual assessments to ensure continued competence.

Focus Areas: AML, KYC, and Sanctions Compliance

Know Your Customer (KYC) and Anti-Money Laundering (AML) regulations are central to modern banking. Institutions must ensure proper customer due diligence and monitor transactions to prevent money laundering, terrorism financing, and violations of international sanctions. Aalto EE's training supports organizations in maintaining strong internal controls and up-to-date expertise in these critical areas. Our seminars and online courses on these topics are widely used by financial institutions to strengthen internal capabilities and to demonstrate compliance and staff competence to regulators.

Evolving Payments and Open Banking

PSD2 regulation has introduced new third-party providers (PIS, AIS) and strong customer authentication requirements, and payment services are rapidly transforming. Card payments, contactless transactions, mobile apps, and alternative methods such as cryptocurrencies and blockchain are reshaping the payments landscape. Our courses help professionals understand this evolving environment and navigate future developments.

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