CHARTERED BANKER INSTITUTE · IOB
Chartered Banker – Director Programme
A specialist governance programme for bank directors and senior executives

 

29 Sept – 20 Oct,
Online modules
2–6 Nov,
Central London
£9,950 all-inclusive
ChB(Dir) designation

 

Welcome to the programme

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.

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

 

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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
ONLINE COMPONENT
Delivered through a small number of live sessions over selected evenings, please see the brochure for further details.
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
Autumn 2026
ASSESSMENT
Learning Journal and a reflective post-programme 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

 

Programme structure

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.

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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.

 

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