Global Banking and AI Leadership Programme
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Global Banking and AI Leadership Programme: build the strategic edge to lead banking transformation
The Global Banking and AI Leadership Programme from London Business School Executive Education is designed for senior banking and financial services leaders responsible for shaping strategy, leading transformation and guiding the future direction of their organisations. As technological innovation, AI, demographic shifts, evolving customer expectations, regulatory change and new forms of competition reshape the industry, leaders must combine AI and technology oversight, commercial acumen, disciplined risk management and sound judgement to make enterprise-wide choices with confidence.
Through live online learning and an immersive on-campus experience in London, the programme helps you understand how AI is disrupting banking, interpret macro trends and growth opportunities, and rethink leadership and strategy to capitalise on new business models and achieve commercial success. Working with London Business School faculty, industry experts and a global cohort of senior leaders, you will strengthen your ability to navigate regulatory, geopolitical and financial crime complexity, assess growth opportunities, lead organisational change and return with an expanded skill set and actionable insights for your organisation.
What will you learn in the Global Banking and AI Leadership Programme?
Key takeaways
Assess AI’s strategic role: identify where AI can create enterprise-wide value beyond experimentation across products, services, customer experience, risk and operations.
Interpret industry shifts: assess geopolitical, regulatory and technological shifts to shape forward-looking banking and financial services strategy.
Identify growth opportunities: identify emerging growth opportunities and business models in a rapidly shifting banking landscape.
Strengthen customer-centric strategy: develop customer-centric strategies that deliver seamless, personalised banking experiences and strengthen customer value.
Translate fintech and digital disruption into value: evaluate the impact of fintech, blockchain, AI and digital disruption, and translate these shifts into operating and improving business-model.
Evaluate innovation decisions: prioritise innovation initiatives based on effectiveness, sustainability, strategic fit and business impact.
Lead responsible transformation: align strategy, people, processes, technology, governance and culture to drive responsible innovation and organisational change.
Learning journey
How Is the Global Banking and AI Leadership Programme curriculum structured?
- from managing today’s bank to shaping tomorrow’s bank
- from legacy processes to disruptive business models
- from risk as obligation to risk as strategic capability
- from understanding transformation to leading transformation.
Module 1 | Leader-Centred | Live Online | Three Sessions
Explore how changing customer expectations, demographic shifts, technological innovation and new forms of competition are reshaping banking and finance.
Session 1.1: The Enduring Fundamentals of Banking
Session 1.2: How Is Banking Evolving?
Session 1.3: Personal Leadership in Banking
Module 2 | Business-Centred | Live Online | Three Sessions
Examine how strategic choices, innovators, disruptors and AI are reshaping banking models, customer relationships and competitive dynamics. Assess where technology and AI can create meaningful enterprise-wide value across products, services and operating models.
Session 2.1: Strategic Choices in Banking
Session 2.2: Innovators and Disruptors in Global Banking
Session 2.3: AI in Banking
Module 3 | Risk-Centred | Live Online | Three Sessions
Explore how regulatory change, financial crime, macroeconomic shifts and geopolitical uncertainty influence strategic decision-making, competitive positioning and organisational resilience.
Session 3.1: Regulation: Constraint or Business Opportunity?
Session 3.2: Financial Crime
Session 3.3: Macro and Geopolitics
Module 4 | Change-Centred | In-Person in London | 3.5 Days
Translate strategic insights into action through an immersive London experience focused on data-driven decision-making, AI transformation, sustainability leadership, financial crime crisis management and organisational change.
Day 1: From Ambition to Insight
Test the ambition, feasibility and risks of your change initiative while learning how to turn data into actionable insight.
Honest Ambition: Stretch, Not the Impossible
Turning Data into Insight
Day 2: Leading Effective Change
Explore how to align strategy, structure, processes, people and technology to lead AI transformation and sustainable change.
Leading AI Transformation
Sustainability Leadership
Day 3: From Crisis to Sustainability
Understand how leaders respond to financial-crime crises while managing change and building organisational resilience.
When Financial Crime Becomes Crisis
Change Management
Day 4: Reflection and Action
Reflect on your leadership journey, consolidate key insights and identify practical next steps for your organisation.
From Insights to Impact
Apply and Transform | Live Online Session
Reconnect with your cohort, reflect on key insights gained throughout the programme and explore how those learnings can continue to shape your leadership journey.
Programme calendar
Date | Location | |
|---|---|---|
Engage and Connect | 25 February 2027 | Pre-work + live online session |
Module 1: Leader-Centred | 2–15 March 2027 | Live online | 3 sessions |
Module 2: Business-Centred | 31 March–14 April 2027 | Live online | 3 sessions |
Module 3: Risk-Centred | 5–18 May 2027 | Live online | 3 sessions |
Module 4: Change-Centred | 14–17 June 2027 | 3.5 days | In-person in London |
Apply and Transform | 13 July 2027 | Live online session |
Note:
The programme schedule and dates are subject to change.
This certificate programme does not grant academic credit or a degree from London Business School.
How does the Global Banking and AI Leadership Programme use applied learning?
The Global Banking and AI Leadership Programme connects learning to real business priorities in banking and financial services. Through an individual value creation project, faculty-supported check-ins, peer discussion and industry insight, you will apply programme concepts to a current business issue or strategic opportunity within your organisation.
Value creation project
You will work on an individual value creation project that challenges you to produce a compelling response to a real business issue or strategic opportunity facing a banking or financial services organisation. The project is designed to create identifiable value for your organisation, whether through growth, innovation, efficiency, transformation or improved decision-making.
Guided by the Programme Director through facilitated check-in sessions in small project groups, you will develop recommendations and proposals aimed at securing stakeholder commitment and influencing organisational dialogue around your chosen initiative.
Programme highlights
Gain global perspectives in London, a hub for banking and finance
Experience on-campus learning at London Business School, located in the heart of one of the world’s leading financial centres.
Learn alongside faculty and industry experts
Engage with faculty and industry experts across banking, finance, strategy, AI, risk, leadership and transformation.
Combine live online and on-campus learning
Build your capabilities through live online sessions and a three-and-a-half-day in-person experience in London.
Apply learning to a real business challenge
Develop an individual value creation project focused on a strategic issue or opportunity tailored to your institution.
Strengthen strategic and global perspective
Examine the disruptors reshaping global banking, identify growth opportunities and assess evolving business models.
Explore how technology is shaping banking and finance
AI for better customer experiences
Build practical fluency in AI, including what the technology can and cannot do, where value has been created in banking and how customer-centric applications can increase competitiveness.
AI for decision-making
Explore how predictive and generative AI can support decision-making, customer engagement, risk management, operations and enterprise-wide value creation.
AI for financial crime prevention
Examine how cryptoassets, stablecoins, DeFi and new payment channels are changing financial crime risks and how AI and advanced analytics are transforming financial crime detection.
Data, governance and cybersecurity
Explore how data readiness, governance, cybersecurity and operational resilience influence innovation, risk management and responsible technology adoption.
Who is the Global Banking and AI Leadership Programme for?
C-suite executives, Managing Directors and senior banking and financial services leaders | For leaders responsible for organisational performance, transformation and long-term growth while navigating technology-driven disruption, regulatory change and evolving banking models |
Business and functional heads in global banking institutions | For leaders who want to strengthen strategic decision-making, assess growth opportunities, evaluate organisational capabilities and define the role their institution should play in a changing banking ecosystem |
Strategy, risk and business transformation leaders | For leaders navigating regulatory, geopolitical, technological and financial crime complexity while leading responsible innovation and organisational change |
Meet the faculty for the Global Banking and AI Leadership Programme
François Ortalo-Magne
Professor of Management Practice in Economics and Strategy and Entrepreneurship
Alex Edmans
Professor of Finance; Fellow of the British Academy; Fellow of the Academy of Social Sciences
Jessica Spungin
Adjunct Professor of Strategy and Entrepreneurship
Aneeta Rattan
Professor of Organisational Behaviour
Narayan Naik
Professor of Finance
Paolo Surico
Professor of Economics
Toby Velte
Guest Lecturer
Dan Cable
Professor of Organisational Behaviour
On-campus learning in London
- study at London Business School, in the heart of one of the world’s leading financial centres, and experience the environment shaping global banking and finance
- explore themes central to enterprise transformation, including data and AI, AI-led transformation, sustainability leadership, financial-crime crisis management and organisational change
- examine how to align strategy, structure, processes, people and technology while addressing the governance, incentives and culture needed to drive successful transformation
- translate insights into action through change management, sustainability leadership, strategic sense-making and reflection activities
- engage with London Business School thought leaders and industry experts to integrate, expand and apply the knowledge gained throughout the programme
- define practical next steps for your organisation and strengthen your ability to make strategic choices, navigate complexity and lead enterprise-wide transformation with greater clarity and confidence.
Why choose the Global Banking and AI Leadership Programme?
The Global Banking and AI Leadership Programme combines London Business School Executive Education’s academic expertise with practical insights from industry experts and a global cohort of senior banking and financial-services leaders. Set in London, one of the world’s leading financial centres, the programme connects rigorous thinking with the institutions, markets and developments shaping global banking.
At London Business School, global perspectives, academic expertise and real-world relevance come together to help leaders navigate AI, fintech disruption, regulatory change, financial-crime complexity and evolving customer expectations. Through the programme, you will examine where value and risk are shifting, assess where AI can create enterprise-wide impact and develop practical approaches to lead transformation across your organisation.
Credentials and outcomes: Global Banking and AI Leadership Programme
Certificate
Upon successful completion of the programme, each participant will receive a verified digital certificate of achievement from London Business School Executive Education.
Pathway to alumni benefits
The Global Banking and AI Leadership Programme can be your stepping stone to earning exclusive alumni benefits. Select an additional five-day in-person programme from London Business School Executive Education’s extensive portfolio. Complete the additional programme within one year from the completion of the Global Banking and AI Leadership Programme to join an elite international alumni network.
On completion, you will become part of the London Business School Executive Education alumni network of over 17,000 leaders across 150 countries, with access to world-class faculty, lifelong learning and a global leadership community.
Lifelong knowledge
LBS webinar series: gain cutting-edge insights from top business thinkers worldwide.
Exclusive events: join exclusive talks from experienced business leaders.
Monthly updates: receive newsletters from faculty and industry experts.
Lifelong connection
MyLBS: access the online platform for clubs, events, directories and the digital library.
20+ professional interest clubs: share industry expertise and build connections.
Class reunions: maintain lifelong business relationships with classmates.
LinkedIn: join the Executive Education LinkedIn group for LBS updates.
Alumni profile: keep your profile updated to stay connected with LBS.
Lifelong impact
Recommend a programme: share the LBS experience with peers.
Alumni Champion role: represent your cohort and stay connected.
Host a reunion: strengthen ties with classmates.
Support the School: invest in LBS and future talent.
Benefits
Receive a 25% discount when choosing from our portfolio of short open-enrolment programmes.
Get a 10% discount in the LBS online shop.
FAQs
The programme
What is the Global Banking and AI Leadership Programme?
The Global Banking and AI Leadership Programme from London Business School Executive Education is designed for senior banking and financial-services leaders responsible for shaping strategy, leading transformation and translating technology investments into business impact. The programme combines live online learning with a three-and-a-half-day on-campus experience in London.
Who is the programme designed for?
The programme is designed for C-suite executives, Managing Directors, business and functional heads, and senior leaders across strategy, risk, transformation, digital and innovation in banking and financial services.
What will I learn in the programme?
You will explore the forces reshaping banking and finance, including AI, fintech disruption, regulation, financial crime, macroeconomics, geopolitics, sustainability and enterprise transformation.
Does the programme cover generative AI and AI in banking?
Yes. The programme builds practical fluency in AI, including predictive and generative AI, where AI can create value in banking and how leaders can prioritise use cases responsibly.
How does the programme address risk in banking?
You will examine how regulation, financial crime, macroeconomics and geopolitics influence strategic decision-making, competitive positioning and organisational resilience.
How does the programme apply learning to real-world banking challenges?
You will apply your learning through an individual value creation project focused on a real business issue or strategic opportunity within your organisation. The project is supported by facilitated check-ins and guidance from the Programme Director.
What is the on-campus experience in London?
The programme includes a three-and-a-half-day on-campus experience at London Business School, focused on data and AI, AI-led transformation, sustainability leadership, financial-crime crisis management and organisational change.
Learning journey
How is the learning journey structured?
The learning journey is built around four complementary lenses: the leader, the business, risk and change. You will move from understanding how banking is evolving to making strategic choices, navigating complex risks and leading meaningful organisational change.
How long is the on-campus component of the programme?
The on-campus component is a three-and-a-half-day experience in London and forms the second phase of the programme.
Certificate
Will I receive a certificate upon completion?
Yes. Upon successful completion of the programme, each participant will receive a verified digital certificate of achievement from London Business School Executive Education. Successful completion of the mandatory in-person component is required to earn the programme certificate.
Payment process
Who will collect the payment for the programme?
Emeritus collects all programme payments, provides learner enrolment and programme support, and manages learning platform services.
Are there restrictions on the types of funding that can be used to pay for the programme?
Programme fees for Emeritus programmes with London Business School may not be paid using funds from the GI Bill, the Post-9/11 Educational Assistance Act of 2008 or similar military education funding benefits, or Title IV financial aid funds.
Refund
What is the programme refund and deferral policy?
For the programme refund and deferral policy, please click the link here.
Accessibility
How does Emeritus support accessibility for learners? Emeritus is committed to making high-quality education accessible to individuals, companies and governments around the world. For accessibility support before enrolling, please contact accessibility@emeritus.org.
For more information, please review the Accessibility Policy here.
Connect with a programme adviser for a 1:1 session
Our programme advisers have helped senior executives across the world choose the right programme for their career goals. Schedule a one-to-one session to get a deeper understanding of why the Global Banking and AI Leadership Programme is the right fit for you.
Email: lbs_aigb@emeritus.org
Phone: +971 80 0088601098 (UAE) / +44 1325 808719 (UK) / +1 618 753 6066 (USA) / +52 55966 18983 (LATAM)
We encourage early application due to limited cohort capacity.
Flexible payment options available.
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