A tailored course, built for your situation
Mastering Basel III for Senior Risk and Compliance Managers
Build confident, board-level narratives around capital adequacy and stress testing with precision
$199 one-time
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Hand-built implementation playbook
12 modules. 12 chapters per module. 144 chapters total.
12 modules, each with 12 chapters (144 chapters total), text-based, plus downloadable templates and a hand-built implementation playbook delivered alongside course access.
Your deep work on capital resilience is critical but often invisible to senior decision-makers
The situation this course is for
Despite accurate and timely Basel III submissions, many risk professionals see their contributions treated as routine compliance rather than strategic insight. The technical depth is there, but the narrative doesn't break through to leadership forums where capital and strategy are debated.
Who this is for
Senior risk or compliance manager in a global financial institution, responsible for Basel III implementation, capital adequacy reporting, or ICAAP coordination
Who this is not for
Entry-level analysts, auditors without line responsibility, or professionals outside banking risk and capital management
What you walk away with
- Produce capital adequacy narratives that capture leadership attention
- Align ICAAP documentation with strategic risk appetite statements
- Anticipate leadership questions on leverage ratio sensitivities
- Present stress testing results with narrative clarity under time pressure
- Position yourself as a source of strategic clarity on internal capital models
The 12 modules (with all 144 chapters)
Module 1. Basel III Foundations and Evolution
Establish a clear timeline from Basel I to III and identify key regulatory shifts shaping current implementation expectations.
12 chapters in this module
- Origins of Basel in post-crisis reforms
- Key differences between Basel I, II, and III
- The role of the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision
- How DFAST and CCAR influenced global standards
- Pillar 1, 2, and 3: Purpose and interaction
- Standardized vs. advanced approaches overview
- Global adoption timeline and jurisdictional variations
- Impact of post-the current cycle regulatory philosophy
- Key revisions in Basel III post-the current cycle
- Role of national regulators in implementation
- Interaction with local capital requirements
- Common misconceptions about Basel III scope
Module 2. Capital Adequacy and Risk-Weighted Assets
Break down the components of capital ratios and learn how risk-weighted assets are calculated across asset classes.
12 chapters in this module
- Defining Tier 1 and Tier 2 capital components
- Common equity tier 1 (CET1) requirements
- Calculating total capital ratio
- Risk-weighting for corporate loans
- Risk-weighting for retail exposures
- Treatment of sovereign exposures
- Off-balance sheet credit risk conversion
- Securitization exposures and capital charges
- Equity investments and deduction rules
- Operational risk capital under Basel III
- Lagged vs. current risk weights
- Internal models vs. standardized inputs
Module 3. Leverage Ratio Calculation and Reporting
Understand the mechanics of the leverage ratio and its role as a backstop to risk-based measures.
12 chapters in this module
- Definition of the leverage ratio
- Exposure measure components
- On-balance sheet exposures
- Derivative exposure measurement
- Securities financing transactions
- Central counterparty exposures
- Unconditional commitments included
- Off-balance sheet item treatment
- Holding company vs. operating entity
- Public disclosure requirements
- Supervisory monitoring thresholds
- Common errors in leverage reporting
Module 4. Pillar 1 Minimum Capital Requirements
Dive into the standardized and advanced approaches for credit, market, and operational risk.
12 chapters in this module
- Standardized approach for credit risk
- Foundation IRB approach
- Advanced IRB approach
- Market risk: Standardized vs. internal models
- Operational risk: Basic indicator approach
- Advanced measurement approaches
- Output floor requirements
- Credit valuation adjustment (CVA) risk
- Market risk capital for trading desks
- Securitization capital treatment
- Netting and collateral adjustments
- Supervisory review of model fit
Module 5. Internal Capital Adequacy Assessment Process
Design and document a robust ICAAP that aligns with firm strategy and risk appetite.
12 chapters in this module
- Purpose of ICAAP in governance
- Linking risk appetite to capital planning
- Internal stress testing frameworks
- Reverse stress testing application
- ICAAP documentation structure
- Board and senior management roles
- Integration with strategic planning
- Capital planning under stress
- ICAAP validation and challenge
- ICAAP reporting to regulators
- Interaction with recovery planning
- ICAAP updates during market stress
Module 6. Stress Testing and Scenario Design
Develop credible scenarios and produce defensible stress test results for internal and regulatory use.
12 chapters in this module
- Top-down vs. bottom-up stress testing
- Macroeconomic scenario construction
- Idiosyncratic shock design
- Loss rate assumptions by portfolio
- Revenue shock modeling
- Balance sheet projection techniques
- Capital action assumptions
- Scenario plausibility assessment
- Reverse stress testing logic
- Model validation under stress
- Regulatory scenario integration
- Reporting stress test outcomes internally
Module 7. Liquidity Coverage Ratio and NSFR
Master the calculation and monitoring of liquidity ratios under Basel III.
12 chapters in this module
- Objectives of liquidity regulation
- High-quality liquid assets definition
- Liquidity outflow and inflow estimation
- Stressed outflow assumptions
- Liquidity coverage ratio (LCR) calculation
- Net stable funding ratio (NSFR) purpose
- Available stable funding categorization
- Required stable funding by asset
- Long-term liquidity mismatches
- NSFR reporting templates
- Liquidity risk monitoring metrics
- Interplay between LCR and NSFR
Module 8. Pillar 3 Disclosures and Transparency
Prepare clear, compliant public disclosures that meet regulatory and market expectations.
12 chapters in this module
- Scope of Pillar 3 reporting
- Frequency and timing of disclosures
- Capital structure and composition
- Risk exposure disclosures
- Credit risk aggregation
- Market risk sensitivity
- Operational risk reporting
- Leverage ratio publication
- Liquidity metrics disclosed
- ICAAP summary in public reports
- Glossary and definitions
- Reconciliation to financial statements
Module 9. Basel IV and the Finalising Reforms
Understand the final Basel III reforms and their impact on capital adequacy frameworks.
12 chapters in this module
- Output floor implementation
- Revised standardized approach for credit
- Credit risk parameter floors
- Operational risk model changes
- Sensitivity-based market risk measure
- Default risk charge for CVA
- Impact on internal models
- Transition timelines
- Jurisdictional adoption status
- Impact on capital ratios
- Model recalibration needs
- Internal communication of changes
Module 10. Regulatory Engagement and Review Cycles
Navigate interactions with supervisors and prepare for routine and ad hoc reviews.
12 chapters in this module
- Regulatory expectations on capital
- Supervisory review process (SREP)
- ICAAP submission review
- Model validation expectations
- Documentation quality benchmarks
- Regulatory Q&A preparation
- Crisis communication readiness
- Interpreting supervisory feedback
- Remediation tracking
- Escalation paths within regulator
- Handling requests for additional data
- Maintaining positive inspection outcomes
Module 11. Strategic Narrative Development
Translate technical capital work into strategic insights for leadership forums.
12 chapters in this module
- Linking capital to business strategy
- Capital allocation rationale
- Communicating capital strength
- Narrative design for leadership
- Board-level risk summary
- Strategic risk appetite alignment
- Performance under stress scenarios
- Capital efficiency messaging
- Competitive benchmarking
- Investor relations context
- Telling the capital story
- Q&A preparation for executives
Module 12. Implementation Playbook Integration
Apply course tools to real-world workflows and build sustainable capital reporting practices.
12 chapters in this module
- Integrating templates into existing systems
- Version control for capital tools
- Playbook handover to team members
- Training junior staff on key concepts
- Audit readiness preparation
- Cross-functional alignment points
- Timeline for annual updates
- Change management process
- Lessons from peer institutions
- Sustaining narrative quality
- Updating for regulatory changes
- Measuring impact of new approach
How this maps to your situation
- Basel III Foundations and Evolution
- Capital Adequacy and Risk-Weighted Assets
- Leverage Ratio Calculation and Reporting
- Pillar 1 Minimum Capital Requirements
Before vs. after
Before
Capital adequacy work remains buried in technical submissions and compliance cycles
After
Leadership routinely references your capital resilience analysis in strategic discussions
What's included with your purchase
- 12 modules with 12 chapters each (144 chapters)
- Downloadable templates and worked examples for every module
- Hand-built implementation playbook delivered alongside course access
- 30-day money-back guarantee
Delivery and format
- Course and learning environment access provisioned within 24 hours of purchase
- Hand-built implementation playbook delivered alongside course access
Format: Text-based modules and chapters in the Art of Service learning environment, plus downloadable templates and worked examples for every chapter, plus the hand-built implementation playbook delivered alongside course access.
Time investment: Approximately 18-22 hours of focused learning, designed for completion over 4-6 weeks with real-world application.
If nothing changes
Continuing without narrative refinement risks long-term invisibility, even with flawless technical execution. The most accurate models go unnoticed when the story behind them doesn't connect to strategic priorities.
How this compares to the alternatives
Public training often focuses on generic theory. This course delivers specific narrative tools and implementation templates tailored to senior practitioners in large banks navigating real regulatory expectations.
Frequently asked
Is this course relevant for non-US institutions?
Yes, Basel III is a global standard and this course covers implementation patterns across major jurisdictions including US, UK, EU, and APAC.
How is the course structured?
12 modules, each containing 12 chapters (144 chapters total).
Does it cover Basel IV changes?
Yes, Module 9 is dedicated to the final Basel III reforms, including the output floor and revised credit risk rules.
$199 one-time. Approximately 18-22 hours of focused learning, designed for completion over 4-6 weeks with real-world application..
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