Level 7 Senior Investment and Commercial Banking Professional Apprenticeship

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.