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Develop an ability to analyse the external and internal bank environment, evaluate strategic options, develop strategy, and manage its implementation through effective leadership and management of operations.

A key theme of the module is the impact of digital innovations on bank strategy and operations, and how banks can harness advances in technology to help them grow and flourish in an uncertain future.

Construct a strategy statement that summarises a bank’s mission, vision, values, and objectives, its scope, and how the bank will achieve its objectives in its chosen domain;

Analyse a bank’s strategic position in the external environment, including both the macro-economic environment and the industry or sector environment, with a focus on digital innovations that are affecting banks and banking;

Critically analyse a bank’s resources and capabilities, and identify the strengths and weaknesses of the bank and its products and services relative to its competitors, and the extent to which these strengths and weaknesses are capable of dealing with the changes taking place in the external environment and the opportunities and threats arising;

Evaluate a range of strategic options for a bank in relation to environmental and organisation analyses, and propose a bank strategy that supports the bank’s mission, vision, values and objectives;

Assess the physical, financial and people resources a bank would require to deliver its preferred strategy and options for acquiring them;

Assess the implications of a bank’s strategy in terms of key changes that will be required to its structures, systems and culture, and propose how these could be managed through effective leadership and management of operations.

Total Program Fee

Member AUD$2,605.00
Non-Member AUD$2,680.00
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Internationally recognised

Internationally recognised module for the Chartered Banker qualification.

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Online flexibility

All modules delivered online which means you can start anytime and complete it at your own pace in your own time.

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Chartered Banker Institute (UK) accredited

The only body in the world able to confer Chartered Banker status.

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Made for Australia

Developed for Australian Market by FINSIA in close consultation with senior industry practitioners.

What’s Included

FINSIA Membership

For new members, a 12-month Student Membership is included in the enrolment fee. Being a FINSIA member enables you to build your professional profile through networking events and access relevant content to reinforce your study.

e-Learning Material

Embedded e-Learning on selected modules to reinforce key learning objectives.

Digital textbook

A comprehensive digital textbook providing core learning materials and case studies to help you build your capability.

Assessment fees

Assessment fees are included in the price of the qualification (an assessment resit fee of £120 payable directly to the Chartered Banker Institute will apply). 

The learning experience is

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Online Learning

Start anytime from any location at your own pace.

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Interactive

Stimulating interactive learning experience with a hands-on approach. 

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Engaging

Access an extensive suite of engaging learning materials.

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Industry Led

Developed for the Australian market in consultation with senior industry practitioners. 

What do I get when I finish the course?

A certificate for the Bank Strategy, Operations & Technology module, which is also one of the mandatory modules of the Chartered Banker program.

Elana Rubin SF FIN

Former Afterpay Chair and newly appointed RBA board member

“For me, FINSIA represents a community of people committed to professionalism in their endeavours,”

“Financial services is incredibly important. It's important to individuals. It's important to the wellbeing of business. It's important to the economy and the community.

“So being part of an organisation that's committed to continuous development, improvement and the higher standards of professionalism, is something that I support.”

 

 

Matt Baxby SF FIN

Matt Baxby SF FIN

Revolut Partner, CEO Australia & New Zealand

“It served me really well as my career developed in the financial services sector.  That’s the important role FINSIA has to play - the professionalisation of banking.”

Malini Raj SF FIN

Malini Raj SF FIN

Head of Community Engagement, CommBank

“FINSIA has been an invaluable foundation and platform for my career in the finance industry.

“Without FINSIA I wouldn't have had the exposure, the experiences, the mentors, the guidance, the additional intangible value add that's helped me and my career development.”

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