What is a Chartered Banker?
Chartered Banker status is the gold standard for professionals working in the banking sector. Holders of the title are recognised as highly qualified, professionals with a detailed knowledge of the modern banking sector and its ethical and professional requirements.
There are three routes to achieving Chartered Banker status:
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Advanced Diploma in Banking and Leadership in a Digital Age: Attain Chartered Banker status through a flexible, professional qualification that combines banking expertise with leadership skills designed for the digital age.
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Chartered Banker by Experience: A bespoke programme for experienced banking professionals aiming to achieve Chartered Banker status, recognising their expertise and experience.
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Chartered Banker MBA: Broaden your knowledge and develop the skills required to navigate the dynamic and ever-changing financial services industry.
We recommend completing the Associate Chartered Banker Diploma first as a foundation. This provides a solid base for progressing towards Chartered Banker status.
If you would like some guidance on picking the right route to Chartered Banker status for you, take a look at our routes to Chartered Banker FAQs.
Routes to becoming a Chartered Banker
Advanced Diploma
Become a Chartered Banker through a flexible, professional qualification.
Chartered Banker MBA
Extend your knowledge and understanding to acquire the skills to cope with the ever-evolving financial services industry.
Chartered Banker by Experience
Designed for experienced banking professionals who wish to gain Chartered Banker status
If you wish to become eligible for Chartered Banker status, in addition to your technical banking knowledge, you will need to demonstrate your commitment to:
- maintaining your high standards of professional excellence
- continually developing your skills and knowledge; and
- complying with the Chartered Banker Institute's Code of Professional Conduct.
To help you, achieve and sustain this, we have developed initial and continuing development programmes covering the core technical skills required of a modern banker, delivered within the context of ethical, customer-focused professionalism.
Candidates who have completed the CAIIB with the Indian Institute of Banking and Finance (IIBF) can now have their achievements recognised through dedicated Professional Conversion Programmes to attain Chartered Banker status. Learn more.