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Mini MBA for Banking & Finance Professionals

An Interactive 5-Day Training Course

Mini MBA for Banking & Finance Professionals

NASBA
Classroom Schedule
Date Venue Fees
27 Apr - 01 May 2026 London $ 5,950
09 - 13 Nov 2026 London $ 5,950

Introduction

The GLOMACS Mini MBA in Banking & Finance training course is designed to develop the essential knowledge and skills to enable executives to move quickly to key positions within the financial services sector.

This training course provides executive coaching at an advanced level covering practical and thorough understanding of recent developments in banking and finance - strategies, financial management, risk management, international financial markets, marketing strategies and performance evaluation - essential requirements for all those involved in financial sector activities.

The training course also provides delegates with the opportunity of meeting guest speakers/leading strategists from the financial services sector and leading managers from the world of finance.

This training course will feature:

  • A detailed understanding of the latest developments in financial markets and instruments
  • A strategic understanding of the issues facing banks and how to capitalise upon them
  • The latest management issues within the banking & finance sector
  • Risk management skills
  • Detailed financial knowledge and skills

Objectives

By the end of this training course, participants will be able to:

  • Understand the key issues and challenges facing the banking & finance sector
  • Understand more fully the impact of the role of finance and managing shareholder value in banking and finance
  • Target, prioritise and manage strategic change in the sector and in your role
  • Develop and implement effective strategies
  • Develop and integrate functional strategies e.g. marketing, technology, operations, organisation and people
  • Manage and implement change
  • Evaluate lending propositions and manage a loan portfolio effectively
  • Measure and reduce risk
  • Gain a powerful and effective Mini MBA toolkit to use in your present and future jobs

Training Methodology

The training course will be delivered by practitioners and authors from the world of banking supported by guest speakers, experts in the field of strategy, management & finance. Practitioners to share their views and experiences, discuss practical case studies and contemporary issues. Guest speakers will enhance the training course with their industry expertise. They will, inter-alia, include leading strategists from the financial services sector, and leading managers from the world of finance.

Who should Attend?

This advanced level training course, predominantly designed for Executives and Managers who operate in the Banking and Finance sector, is also suitable to a wide range of professionals:

  • Senior banking and finance executives who wish to develop their breadth of understanding by engaging with other leaders in the sector
  • Managers responsible for developing their organisations strategic vision and plans
  • Managers responsible for implementing change
  • Those involved with risk management
  • Those who seek senior positions within the banking and finance sector
  • Functional managers in sales and marketing, finance, HR, operations and IT, who want to see the “bigger picture” and formulate “mini strategies”
  • Senior managers in businesses supplying banking and finance (e.g. IT, consultants, outsourcing companies) who wish to deepen sector knowledge and build sales and advisory capability to the sector
Course Outline
Day 1

International Financial Markets & Instruments

  • An overview of International financial markets, regulation, instruments & risk
  • International bank balance sheets & income statements
  • Marketing financial services & products
  • Securitisation & derivatives
  • Islamic banking instruments
  • Current trends, issues and developments in international financial markets
Day 2

Strategic Management

  • Strategic issues facing the financial sector
  • Strategic planning and the importance of competitor advantage
  • Developing & evaluating strategic options
  • Develop and integrate functional strategies e.g. marketing, technology, operations, organisation and people
  • Implementing & managing successful strategies
Day 3

Management & Leadership

  • The skills of effective leader & manager
  • Organisational structure & culture
  • Manage cross functions e.g. marketing, technology, operations, organisation and people
  • Change management          
  • Relationship management – Managing the customer relationship
Day 4

Financial Management

  • The role of finance to maximize shareholder wealth and the value of the business
  • Developing sustainable profit
  • Financial performance evaluation – Profitability, liquidity and capital adequacy
  • Business valuation models
  • Managing and controlling a loan portfolio
Day 5

Risk & Risk Management

  • Identifying & evaluating risk
  • Regulation, liquidity & capital adequacy requirements
  • Risk measurement & stress testing
  • Risk, assets & liability management
  • Capital allocation and VAR (Value-At-Risk) modelling
  • Current & future issues in bank financial management
Certificates
  • On successful completion of this training course, GLOMACS Certificate will be awarded to the delegates.
  • Continuing Professional Education credits (CPE): In accordance with the standards of the National Registry of CPE Sponsors, one CPE credit is granted per 50 minutes of attendance.
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Frequently Asked Question

No. Saudi GLOMACS delivers courses in Saudi Arabia and internationally, including delivery across Europe and Asia. This allows organisations and professionals to access training both locally and abroad.

No. While governance and leadership are part of the portfolio, Saudi GLOMACS delivers training across the entire business and professional lifecycle, including administrative, technical, legal, regulatory, and sector-specific training.

Yes. Saudi GLOMACS designs and delivers bespoke in-house training tailored to organisational objectives, sector requirements, and workforce needs. Training can be delivered in Saudi Arabia or internationally, depending on requirements.

Courses delivered in Saudi Arabia are adapted to reflect local regulatory frameworks, organisational structures, sector conditions, and professional expectations. This ensures training is relevant, practical, and aligned with Saudi workplace realities.

GLOMACS has been delivering professional training for over thirty years, with courses delivered across Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and other international markets.

Saudi GLOMACS combines three decades of global training experience with a clear focus on Saudi market relevance. This allows it to deliver training that is both internationally credible and locally applicable, across a broader range of disciplines than niche or single-focus providers.

Saudi GLOMACS is a Saudi-based professional training provider delivering courses tailored to the Saudi market and applicable internationally. It operates within the global GLOMACS framework and draws on more than three decades of international training experience.

Saudi GLOMACS offers professional training across a wide range of disciplines, including administration, leadership and management, governance and regulation, law, oil and gas, energy, engineering, finance, digital technologies, and sector-specific specialisations.

Training supports professionals across all career stages, from operational roles to specialist and senior responsibilities.

Participants include professionals from public sector, semi-government, and private sector organisations, across a wide range of roles and industries. Attendees range from administrative and operational professionals to technical specialists, managers, and senior decision-makers.

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