Programme Introduction

With a combined heritage of over 250 years, IOB and the Chartered Banker Institute share a longstanding commitment to advancing professionalism, strong governance and responsible banking in the public interest.

This collaboration reflects a shared purpose: to strengthen governance capability across the banking sector and to support senior executives and directors as they navigate an increasingly complex prudential, conduct, technological and societal environment.  Drawing on regulatory insight, practical boardroom experience and international perspectives, the programme prepares participants to lead effectively in today’s banking landscape.

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At a Glance

  • Format: Online foundations and a residential programme in London

  • Duration: Online foundations followed by a five day residential programme

  • Location: Central London

  • Target audience: Bank directors, both executive and non‑executive, and senior executives who wish to deepen their governance, risk, strategy and board‑effectiveness capability

  • Programme focus: Governance, risk, board effectiveness, strategic forces shaping bank performance, financial structure and value creation

  • First intake: In-person class week is taking place from the 22 June 2026

  • Assessment: Learning Journal and a reflective postprogramme session

  • Designation: Chartered Banker Director

 

Programme Dimensions

The programme is structured around six dimensions central to effective contemporary bank directorship: 

  • Governance Language and Board Philosophy 

  • Strategic Forces Shaping Bank Performance 

  • Financial Structure, Risk and Value Creation 

  • Legal, Regulatory and Governance Context 

  • Board and Governance Systems 

  • Behaviour, Culture and Boardroom Effectiveness

The programme combines an online foundations phase with a residential programme in London.

Pre-Residential Online Foundations

  • The pre-residential online phase establishes a shared foundation in bank governance and board oversight, ensuring all participants begin the residential programme aligned in language, expectations and core concepts.

Residential programme (Central London)

  • The residential programme focuses on governance in practice. Building on the online foundations, participants explore how the programme dimensions apply in real boardroom contexts through case studies, simulations, faculty-led discussion and peer exchange.

 

Next steps for registration

Prospective participants can contact the Relationship Manager at: [email protected]

Once confirmed, programme managers will finalise enrolment, share preparatory materials and provide access to the online learning platform.