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Level 7 Senior Investment and Commercial Banking Professional Apprenticeship

Apprenticeship standard: Senior Investment and Commercial Banking Professional  

Get ready for the future of finance and management. Learn what it takes to become an industry leader driving high performing teams in your sector. With specialist pathways in investment management or commercial banking, you’ll develop cutting-edge expertise.

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Apprenticeship Overview

Step into your senior career as an industry specialist. On this Senior Investment and Commercial Banking apprenticeship, you’ll train under the supervision of experienced professionals, learning exclusive insights to shape key investment and commercial decisions. You’ll be equipped to drive a transformation of your organisation’s investment strategy, informed by an unrivalled understanding of your industry. 

Take on high level responsibilities with confidence, linking a depth of knowledge of products and services with an informed understanding of relevant legal, regulatory, and compliance frameworks. You’ll develop the technical expertise to assess systems and processes within your organisation, optimising for performance. 

This apprenticeship offers two specialist pathways in investment management or commercial banking. 

Depending on your pathway, as part of the programme you’ll gain a professional qualification from either the Chartered Banking Institute (CBI) or Chartered Financial Analyst Institute (CFA), achieving either a CBI Advanced Diploma in Banking and Leadership in a Digital Age, or CFA Level II and III.

Who is the programme for?

If you’re an experienced professional with a background in finance looking to become an industry leader, this apprenticeship is for you. 

This apprenticeship is ideal for: 

Investment management pathway  

  • Senior Research Analysts 

  • Portfolio Managers 

  • Investment Advisers 

Commercial and business banking pathway  

  • Regional Commercial Directors  

  • Corporate Banking Managers 

  • Regional Business Banking Directors 

  • Heads of Compliance 

Where will the programme take you?

Shape your role with the unmatched insights you need to have a deciding impact on your organisation. With a detailed understanding of the link between finance, management and technology, you’ll strategically guide your business while addressing financial and management challenges. 

Your qualification will allow you to back your actions with decision making that combines experience and thought leadership, establishing yourself as an expert in your field

Who's eligible?

Eligibility can vary depending on the requirements of the individual employer, but typically includes: 

  • A degree or equivalent 

  • Five GCSEs with grades 9 to 4 (A* to C), including English and maths, or equivalent 

To apply for this programme you must be employed in a relevant role. 

Apprenticeship information

Duration
24 months
Start Dates
October
Application deadline
6 weeks before start date
Study modes
Online live teaching and performance coaching, guided self-study and work based projects
Cost
£18,000levy funded
Free for Learners
95% government funded for non-levy payers
Apprenticeship standard
Senior Investment and Commercial Banking Professional

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Your success is our businessWe begin with specialist onboarding and guidance – aligning your personal goals with wider business objectives – to craft plans that deliver maximum mutual impact.
Learn from the best, become the bestFully-qualified Performance Coaches and industry-leading tutors bring their firsthand expertise to your studies – empowering you to become a master.
Best practice makes perfectHands-on learning through practical scenarios and our virtual learning platform ensures you have the knowhow to perform in the professional world.
Back-up that stacks upEducational psychologists and career mentors. Performance coaches and mental health specialists. You’ll have an entire multidisciplinary team behind you.
AI predicted performanceWe don’t just plan performance. We predict it. Our AI-driven model uses data to anticipate progress, adjusting in real-time to optimise success.
See it for yourselfPerformance trackers mean you can share your performance with managers, keeping them up to speed with key insights to observe progress and create better outcomes.

Frequently asked questions

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