The key objective of this Banking Finance Professional course is to empower professionals to—
• understand all areas of banking and finance management
• innovate and define various business models to efficiently manage banking and finance-related functions
• apply advanced technological systems to automate processes to make operations faster and smarter, thus introducing operational excellence for one’s organisation
• audit current processes and systems to check for scope for enhancement to offer the best-suited solutions to customers and promote organisational development
• acquire greater knowledge and capabilities to work in many areas of banking and finance, thus having an edge over other professionals for opportunities requiring multitasking and management of several responsibility areas, resulting in faster career growth and progression
• devise different methods to minimise redundant work and reduce operational costs, proving one’s talent and potential
• effectively analyse and predict future expenditure, earning, liquidity and challenge and devise plans addressing these areas, ensuring organisational stability
• recommend strategies to grow one’s business model through banking and finance instruments, fostering organisational growth
• upskill other professionals on best practices and important concepts of banking and finance
• stand out from other professionals in the level of knowledge over various areas of banking and finance management, thus gaining a competitive advantage over others
Course Content
Types of Finance and their Peculiarities
• Personal
• Corporate
• Public/Government
Overview of Banking and Finance Operations
• Banking functions
• Bank transactions
• Finance transactions
Services/Products Offered by Business Banks
• Fixed-term loans
• Short-term loans
• Long-term loans
• Lines of credit
• Asset-based loans
Types of Financial Products
• Bonds
• Stocks
• Mutual funds
• Closed-end funds
• Insurance products
• Options
• Savings and checking accounts
• Pension plans
Future Technologies Impacting Banking and Finance Operations
• Hybrid cloud
• API platforms
• Robotic process automation (RPA)
• Instant payments
• Artificial intelligence
• Blockchain
• Prescriptive security
Different Types of Banking Communications and Interactions
• High-volume operations documents
• One-to-one customer communication
• On-demand communications
Broad Categories of Customer Interaction in Banking and Finance Sales Management
• Informative interaction
• Interactive interaction
• Instructive interaction
• Collaborative interaction
Benefits of Customer Relationship Management in the Banking Sector
• Boosted sales
• Increased lead conversion
• Personalised customer journeys
• Increased productivity
• More efficient communication
• Inter-department data tracking
• Better service
• Improved customer experience
• Increased customer loyalty
Overview of Banking and Finance Regulation
• Objectives
o Systemic and prudential risk reduction
o Prevent bank misuse
o Protect banking confidentiality
o Credit allocation
o Corporate social responsibility
• Principles
o Licensing and supervision
o Minimum requirements
o Market discipline
• Instruments and requirements
o Capital requirement
o Reserve requirement
o Corporate governance
o Financial reporting and disclosure requirements
o Credit rating requirement
o Large exposure restrictions
o Activity and affiliation restrictions
Features of a Typical Cost Accounting System for Banking
• Cost management emphasis
• Corporate governance
• Integration with other functions
• Stronger inter-departmental communication
• Management audit and benchmarking enabler
• Continuous business performance evaluation and monitoring
• Inter-firm comparison
• Optimum resource allocation
Data Analysis and Forecasting
• Business intelligence and business analytics
• Predictive analytics
• Budgeting and data visualisation techniques
Performance Management Practices
• Behaviourally anchored rating scale
• Graphic rating scale
• Essay evaluation method
• Performance ranking method
• Weighted checklist method
• Forced distribution or forced ranking
• 360-Degree feedback system
• Management by objectives
METHODOLOGY
The training methodology integrates lectures, interactive discussions, collaborative group exercises, and illustrative examples. Participants will acquire a blend of theoretical insights and hands-on practical experience, emphasizing the application of learned techniques. This approach ensures that attendees return to their professional environments equipped with both the competence and self-assurance to effectively implement the acquired skills in their responsibilities.
DATE:
1ST BATCH: 25th – 28th Feb,2025
2ND BATCH: 1st – 4th July,2025
3RD BATCH: 11th – 14th Nov,2025
25, Queen street, Alagomeji Bus Stop, Yaba, Lagos