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Introduction

Banks operate in an environment shaped by economic uncertainty, regulatory pressure, digital disruption, and evolving customer expectations. To remain sustainable and competitive, banking leaders must apply structured strategic management practices that balance growth ambitions with risk appetite and compliance obligations. This Strategic Management & Best Practices in Banking training course examines core strategic principles and applies them directly to the banking sector.

The course enables participants to assess their bank’s current position, evaluate future scenarios, and select strategies that support profitability and resilience. It also explores asset and liability management, strategic product portfolios, and regulatory influences on decision-making, ensuring strategies are realistic, risk-aware, and fit for purpose in a rapidly changing banking landscape.

Key focus areas include:

Strategic planning in the banking environment
Risk, return, and regulatory-driven decision-making
Asset, liability, and product portfolio strategy
Strategic responses to economic and market change

Key Learning Outcomes

At the end of this Strategic Management & Best Practices in Banking training course, participants will be able to:

Analyse the business and economic environment affecting banking strategy
Evaluate strategic options based on risk, return, and sustainability
Develop and implement effective strategic plans for banks
Assess asset and liability portfolios within regulatory constraints
Apply strategic tools to support informed management decisions
Act confidently within banking regulatory and governance requirements

Training Methodology

This Strategic Management & Best Practices in Banking training course is delivered through an interactive, workshop-based approach combining structured lectures, practical exercises, and real-world banking case analysis. Participants apply strategic tools to operational scenarios to reinforce understanding and improve practical decision-making capability.

Who Should Attend?

This Strategic Management & Best Practices in Banking training course is ideal for professionals seeking to:

Senior and middle banking managers
Strategy and business development professionals
Risk management and compliance specialists
Finance and asset–liability management professionals
Banking executives involved in strategic planning
Professionals preparing for leadership roles within banks

Course Outline

Day 1

Strategic Management

What is strategic management?
Evaluating the current & future business & economic environment
Customer analysis & market segmentation
Vision, mission statement, values, objectives & strategies: The elements of a strategic plan
Developing a strategic plan to meet future needs

Day 2

Strategic Management in Banking

Strategic management in banking
Evaluating the banks current position
Evaluating strategic options & growth strategies
Implementing strategic decisions
Managing change

Day 3

Developing a Strategic Product Portfolio

Asset & liability management
Aligning the product portfolio with risk and regulations (Basle)
Developing international accredited banking product and service
Online & digital banking as new strategies
Evaluating performance: The balanced scored card approach

Day 4

Mergers & Acquisitions in the Banking Sector

What are Mergers & Acquisitions (M & A) and hostile takeovers?
The benefits & problems of Mergers & Acquisitions (M & A)
Valuing & financing a M & A
Preparing staff for a Mergers & Acquisitions (M & A)
Ensuring success for both the bank & staff post M & A

Day 5

Risk Management Strategies in Banking

Major risks facing banks
Developing a risk management strategy
Measuring risk – VAR
Stress testing & managing risk
Derivatives as a risk management tool

International Standards & Professional Alignment

Our training courses are aligned with internationally recognised professional standards and frameworks across leadership, strategy, finance, governance, risk, compliance, and audit. By integrating globally trusted models, we ensure learners develop practical, relevant, and industry-recognised capabilities.

Our trainings draw on leading international standards and professional frameworks, including ISO, ISACA, COSO, OECD, IIA, FATF, Basel, IFRS/ISSB, GRI, NIST, CPD, ILM and the OECD AI Principles. This alignment ensures consistency with global best practices across financial management, risk oversight, digital governance, sustainability, and strategic decision-making..

Designed in alignment with globally recognised professional bodies, our courses support continuous professional development, strengthen organisational capability, and provide clear pathways toward professional certifications valued worldwide.