A tailored course, built for your situation
Mastering Basel III for Senior Risk Executives in Global Financial Institutions
Build unshakable rationale for capital adequacy decisions that hold under executive scrutiny
$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.
Peers question your capital buffers, but you lack concrete examples to defend them
The situation this course is for
Even experienced risk leaders get backed into corners when asked to justify Basel III interpretations without direct sources or implementation precedents. The pressure isn’t just technical, it’s political. Without a documented trail of reasoning, decisions get second-guessed, delays creep in, and influence erodes.
Who this is for
Senior risk, capital planning, or regulatory compliance executive at a global systemically important bank (G-SIB), managing Basel III implementation with direct accountability to executive leadership and regulatory bodies.
Who this is not for
Analysts, auditors, or junior compliance staff looking for introductory material. This is not a training course for exam prep or baseline understanding.
What you walk away with
- Defend capital adequacy decisions using direct references to Basel III text, BCBS publications, and jurisdictional implementations
- Reconstruct the intent behind specific Basel III provisions, including the the current cycle reforms to market risk (FRTB) and credit valuation adjustment (CVA)
- Map internal capital models to Basel III standardised and advanced approaches with documented justification
- Navigate peer challenges with sourced examples from Fed, ECB, PRA, and OSFI supervisory practices
- Produce a personal reference dossier of annotated interpretations and implementation edge cases
The 12 modules (with all 144 chapters)
Module 1. Origins and Evolution of Basel III
Trace the post-crisis development of Basel III from the current cycle through the the current cycle reforms, including key political and technical drivers across jurisdictions.
12 chapters in this module
- Pre-Basel III regulatory gaps
- Lehman collapse and systemic risk
- G20 mandate for stronger capital
- BCBS formation and mandate
- Timeline of Basel III rollout
- US implementation path
- EU CRR2 timeline
- UK PRA approach
- APRA and Swiss variants
- Basel 3.1 refinements
- Market Risk Reforms (FRTB)
- CVA capital charge evolution
Module 2. Pillar 1: Minimum Capital Requirements
Break down Tier 1, Tier 2, and Total Capital ratios with direct references to Basel III text and supervisory expectations.
12 chapters in this module
- Common Equity Tier 1 definition
- Additional Tier 1 instruments
- Tier 2 capital eligibility
- Capital deductions schedule
- Capital conservation buffer
- Countercyclical buffer
- Leverage ratio basics
- Supplementary leverage ratio
- Global vs local deductions
- Internal models vs standardised
- Output floor transition
- Capital ratio disclosures
Module 3. Pillar 1: Credit Risk Standardised Approach
Walk through risk weighting for exposures including sovereigns, banks, corporates, and retail.
12 chapters in this module
- Risk weight for OECD sovereigns
- Bank exposure buckets
- Corporate risk weighting
- Retail portfolio treatment
- Securitisation exposures
- Equity holdings
- Mortgage risk weights
- Unsecured personal loans
- National discretions
- Large exposure framework
- Concentration limits
- Country risk mapping
Module 4. Pillar 1: Internal Ratings-Based (IRB) Approaches
Understand the requirements and supervisory expectations for using IRB models under Basel III.
12 chapters in this module
- Foundation vs Advanced IRB
- PD estimation standards
- LGD calibration
- EAD measurement
- Unexpected loss calculation
- Granularity adjustment
- IRB model validation
- Default definition
- Supervisory floor tracking
- IRB phaseout planning
- Model change control
- Internal governance
Module 5. Pillar 1: Market Risk and FRTB
Master the Fundamental Review of the Trading Book and its impact on market risk capital.
12 chapters in this module
- Trading book vs banking book
- Sensitivities-based method
- Default risk charge
- Residual risk add-on
- VaR model phaseout
- Stressed VaR
- Liquidity horizons
- Backtesting requirements
- Delta, Vega, Curvature risk
- Correlation assumptions
- FRTB implementation timeline
- Jurisdictional divergence
Module 6. Pillar 1: Operational Risk
Review the evolution from AMA to SREP and the shift toward the Standardised Measurement Approach.
12 chapters in this module
- Abandoning AMA
- Standardised Measurement Approach
- Business indicator
- Internal loss multiplier
- Loss history collection
- SREP supervisory process
- Operational risk taxonomy
- Cyber risk capital
- Third-party risk
- Key risk indicators
- Scenario analysis
- Supervisory stress testing
Module 7. Pillar 2: Supervisory Review Process
Map internal capital adequacy processes to supervisory expectations under Pillar 2.
12 chapters in this module
- ICAAP fundamentals
- Stress testing design
- Reverse stress testing
- Governance oversight
- Capital planning cycle
- Scenario design
- Liquidity stress testing
- Contingency funding
- Capital shortfalls
- Stress-test disclosures
- Supervisory expectations
- SREP outcomes
Module 8. Pillar 2: Liquidity Coverage Ratio
Break down LCR rules, high-quality liquid assets, and outflow/inflow assumptions.
12 chapters in this module
- LCR numerator: HQLA
- Level 1 assets
- Level 2A and 2B assets
- Outflow rates by counterparty
- Inflow limitations
- Stress scenario assumptions
- Maturity ladder construction
- Runoff rate estimation
- Concentration caps
- Supervisory reporting
- Internal monitoring
- Contingency triggers
Module 9. Pillar 2: Net Stable Funding Ratio
Understand the NSFR requirements and funding structure implications.
12 chapters in this module
- Available stable funding
- Required stable funding
- Wholesale funding risk
- Retail deposit stability
- Derivative collateral
- Securities financing
- Mortgage reinvestment
- Capital markets reliance
- NSFR stress testing
- Internal reporting
- Funding diversification
- NSFR and business strategy
Module 10. Pillar 3: Disclosure and Transparency
Implement robust public and internal disclosure frameworks aligned with Basel III expectations.
12 chapters in this module
- Pillar 3 report structure
- Capital composition
- Risk exposure amounts
- Credit risk disclosures
- Market risk disclosures
- Operational risk disclosures
- Leverage ratio
- Liquidity disclosures
- Internal risk models
- Governance reporting
- Supplemental metrics
- Peer benchmarking
Module 11. Cross-Jurisdictional Implementation
Compare Basel III implementation across US, EU, UK, and APAC regimes.
12 chapters in this module
- US CCAR and DFAST
- Fed output floor
- ECB final output floor
- PRA implementation
- APRA CPS 234
- Hong Kong HKMA
- Singapore MAS
- Japan FSA
- Swiss FINMA
- Canada OSFI
- Basel equivalence
- Cross-border reporting
Module 12. Defending Capital Decisions Under Scrutiny
Build a personal repertoire of sourced reasoning, examples, and articulation frameworks for peer challenges.
12 chapters in this module
- Anticipating pushback on buffers
- Articulating CVA charge logic
- Defending model choices
- Addressing output floor impact
- Explaining stress-test results
- Handling audit inquiries
- Responding to board questions
- Preparing for regulatory interviews
- Rebutting external critiques
- Using BCBS publications
- Citing supervisory precedents
- Maintaining a defense dossier
How this maps to your situation
- When defending capital model choices to audit committee
- Prior to regulator submissions
- During inter-departmental capital debates
- Before presenting stress-test results to leadership
Before vs. after
Before
Challenged on capital buffers without ready access to Basel III sources or implementation precedents
After
Equipped with direct references, annotated examples, and articulation frameworks to defend decisions with confidence
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 12 hours of focused reading and implementation, designed for completion over 3-4 weeks at executive pace.
If nothing changes
Without a deep, source-backed command of Basel III, even sound decisions may be reversed under scrutiny, eroding influence and inviting second-guessing from audit, compliance, and executive peers.
How this compares to the alternatives
Unlike generic Basel III overviews or vendor training, this course delivers sourced, jurisdiction-specific articulation tools designed for senior practitioners defending decisions under scrutiny, not passing exams or running models.
Frequently asked
Is this course suitable for non-technical executives?
Yes. It’s designed for senior leaders who need to defend technical capital decisions without building models themselves. The focus is on sourced reasoning, not calculation.
How is the course structured?
12 modules, each containing 12 chapters (144 chapters total).
Does this cover FRTB and CVA reforms?
Yes. Modules 5 and 12 specifically address the the current cycle market risk and CVA capital reforms, including implementation status and peer practices.
$199 one-time. Approximately 12 hours of focused reading and implementation, designed for completion over 3-4 weeks at executive pace..
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