A tailored course, built for your situation
Premium engagement picks under Basel III compliance
Access high-impact regulatory projects with stronger positioning and clearer authority
$199 one-time
24-hour access provisioning
30-day money-back guarantee
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.
Who this is for
Senior compliance and risk executive in global banking, focused on capital regulation and regulatory reporting frameworks
Who this is not for
Junior analysts, entry-level risk staff, or professionals outside financial services regulation
What you walk away with
- Identify high-margin regulatory engagements before they’re assigned
- Position confidently in capital treatment design discussions
- Leverage Basel III nuances to justify internal resource allocation
- Shape the scope of firm-wide Pillar 2 reviews with documented rationale
- Gain first access to internal model validation support requests
The 12 modules (with all 144 chapters)
Module 1. Basel III capital adequacy fundamentals
Review core principles of minimum capital requirements, including CET1, AT1, and Tier 2 structure, with emphasis on current interpretation trends.
12 chapters in this module
- CET1 definition and components
- Capital deduction rules overview
- Goodwill treatment under Basel III
- Deferred tax assets and DTA limits
- Minority interest inclusion rules
- Sovereign exposure adjustments
- Cross-jurisdictional capital offsets
- Regulatory adjustments timeline
- Capital floor calculations
- Output floor impact on internal models
- FRTB and market risk capital
- Standardized vs internal model approaches
Module 2. Leveraging risk-weighted assets
Master techniques for optimizing RWA calculations across credit, market, and operational risk.
12 chapters in this module
- RWA calculation framework
- Standardized credit risk approach
- Foundation IRB inputs
- Advanced IRB calibration checks
- Securitization risk weights
- Equity exposure adjustments
- Market risk sensitivity factors
- Operational risk beta factors
- RWA leakage points
- Intercompany exposure offsets
- Collateral treatment nuances
- FX netting considerations
Module 3. Navigating Pillar 2 requirements
Gain command over ICAAP and ILAA processes, including stress testing and internal capital benchmarks.
12 chapters in this module
- ICAAP documentation standards
- Internal capital target setting
- Stress testing scenario design
- Reverse stress testing methods
- ILAA submission thresholds
- Supervisory benchmarking metrics
- Capital planning cycle alignment
- Scenario outcome documentation
- Internal escalation triggers
- Stress test narrative framing
- Peer benchmark adjustment
- Board-level summary structure
Module 4. Enhancing LCR and NSFR compliance
Strengthen liquidity reporting accuracy and anticipate regulatory follow-ups.
12 chapters in this module
- LCR numerator components
- High-quality liquid assets classification
- Run-off rate assumptions
- NSFR inflow/outflow factors
- Stable funding definition
- Encumbered assets treatment
- Collateral rehypothecation rules
- Intragroup liquidity treatment
- Currency mismatch rules
- Derivatives cash flow timing
- Contingent funding plan triggers
- Liquidity buffer monitoring
Module 5. Leverage vendor model validations
Take ownership of third-party model reviews and internal sign-off workflows.
12 chapters in this module
- Model validation life cycle
- Vendor documentation checklist
- Back-testing frequency rules
- Benchmarking against internal data
- Sensitivity analysis standards
- Model drift detection
- Model override documentation
- Validation team escalation paths
- Regulatory query response prep
- Audit trail retention rules
- Version control for models
- Sign-off authority matrix
Module 6. Optimizing capital planning cycles
Align business unit inputs with enterprise capital targets.
12 chapters in this module
- Business unit capital allocation
- RORAC threshold setting
- Capital chargebacks to desks
- Hurdle rate adjustments
- Strategic initiative funding
- Capital budgeting process
- Capital relief initiatives
- Dividend policy alignment
- Buyback impact modeling
- M&A capital integration
- Branch expansion funding
- Cost of equity benchmarks
Module 7. Shaping regulatory reporting narratives
Control the messaging around capital ratios and stress test outcomes.
12 chapters in this module
- Regulatory reporting calendar
- Internal review checkpoints
- Data lineage documentation
- Exception reporting format
- Footnote disclosure standards
- Materiality thresholds
- Peer comparison framing
- Trend explanation templates
- Regulatory inquiry prep
- Comment response drafting
- Confidentiality classification
- Version control for filings
Module 8. Influencing internal model governance
Strengthen positioning in model oversight committees.
12 chapters in this module
- Model inventory maintenance
- Model risk classification
- Model change control
- Model validation frequency
- Model performance thresholds
- Model exception reporting
- Model decommissioning process
- Model owner responsibilities
- Model documentation standards
- Model audit trail
- Model performance dashboards
- Model risk appetite alignment
Module 9. Designing capital optimization strategies
Develop structured approaches to capital treatment and allocation.
12 chapters in this module
- Capital relief through hedging
- Portfolio reweighting options
- Onshore-offshore capital flows
- Subsidiary capital allocation
- Tax-efficient capital structures
- Hybrid instrument use cases
- Contingent convertible triggers
- Debt-subordination clauses
- Covenant-light structure impact
- Dividend policy signaling
- Buyback timing strategies
- Capital return frameworks
Module 10. Anticipating regulatory inquiries
Prepare stronger responses to supervisory questions.
12 chapters in this module
- Regulatory inquiry lifecycle
- Categorization of requests
- Response ownership mapping
- Legal counsel coordination
- Internal review workflows
- Escalation thresholds
- Pre-response dry runs
- Tone and framing guidelines
- Data room preparation
- Version-controlled drafts
- Follow-up tracking
- Cross-border inquiry alignment
Module 11. Building repeatable compliance artefacts
Develop go-to templates and references.
12 chapters in this module
- Compliance playbook structure
- Standard operating procedure format
- Control validation checklists
- Regulatory change tracking
- Audit response templates
- Training material repository
- Policy version control
- Stakeholder communication calendar
- Lessons learned documentation
- Incident reporting workflow
- Corrective action tracking
- Knowledge transfer protocols
Module 12. Driving cross-functional alignment
Lead coordination across risk, finance, legal, and regulatory teams.
12 chapters in this module
- Interdepartmental meeting cadence
- Shared calendar integration
- Decision log maintenance
- Cross-functional RACI matrix
- Conflict resolution process
- Escalation path documentation
- Joint sign-off workflows
- Governance committee prep
- Stakeholder feedback loops
- Communication protocol design
- Meeting outcome tracking
- Follow-up accountability
How this maps to your situation
- Regulatory project assignment
- Capital ratio review cycle
- Internal model validation
- Stress testing preparation
Before vs. after
Before
Reactive assignment to regulatory projects with limited influence on scope or leadership
After
Proactive access to premium engagements with clear authority and strategic positioning
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: 6, 8 hours total, self-paced, with immediate access to all materials
How this compares to the alternatives
Unlike generic Basel III overviews, this course delivers actionable positioning strategies used in top-tier banks to claim high-impact roles in capital regulation projects.
Frequently asked
Is this course technical or strategic?
It’s focused on strategic positioning within technical frameworks, how to claim authority and access in capital regulation projects.
How is the course structured?
12 modules, each containing 12 chapters (144 chapters total).
Can I apply this immediately?
Yes. Each module includes templates and reasoning patterns used in actual regulatory engagements.
$199 one-time. 6, 8 hours total, self-paced, with immediate access to all materials.
Within 24 hours your account in the learning environment is provisioned and the tailored implementation playbook is delivered alongside it.
30-day money-back guarantee·
144 chapters·
Hand-built playbook included·
Account access within 24 hours