1. What is Programmatic Accreditation?
The most important factor influencing the performance of universities, schools, learning centers, and other educational institutions is quality assurance. Schools are no longer merely locations for receiving education; they must now ensure that they provide instruction that meets the highest academic standards.
Accreditation is a voluntary, nongovernmental procedure that includes a thorough external examination of a college or university’s capacity to provide programs of the highest quality. Self-evaluations, peer-reviews, committee reviews, and the formulation of in-depth strategic plans are all a part of the accrediting process. Accreditation guarantees that students are learning the most relevant information to their field of study, thereby equipping them to be effective leaders following graduation.
Accreditation aims to establish a set of criteria to which all institutions of higher education must adhere, while also encouraging colleges and universities to excel. Accreditation strives, therefore, to assure the accountability of higher education institutions and degree programs in order to increase public confidence. When an institution or degree program is appropriately recognized, students are able to assess the school’s overall quality without undertaking their own in-depth analysis.
Programmatic accreditation aims to assure the public that an academic program has been subjected to a rigorous review process and found to meet high educational quality standards. Accreditation through a specific program relates to a one-degree program. An academic program must be housed at an accredited institution to get it.
Why Programmatic Accreditation of Senior Leader Council?
Senior Leader Council’s accreditation program only applies to institutions that have institutional accreditation and only to Master’s programs. SLC is also the first independent accreditation body dedicated to Master’s programs with accreditation standards issued by the UK government and major UK industry associations.
- For students: Students can identify accredited programs that meet the UK Gov professional standards and recognized by industries.
- For students: Students can apply to get Senior Leader Certified automatically and no need attend the end-point assessment exams.
- For students: Students can get another master's major within 06 months with our partner universities.
- For students: Students can come to doctorate programs with our partner university with exclusive scholarships.
- For Employee: Employers recognize qualified candidates as meet UK Gov standards for each of the positions.
- Program benefits: Your program learning outcome meets UK Gov standards and have the chance to improvements the quality.
- Institutional benefits: Proven ability to train up to UK Gov standards for senior professional.
Which programs could be considered as Banking Programs?
The Banking and Finance industry is no doubt one of the most dynamic in the business world. The Banking and Finance sector offers numerous employment opportunities. If you are interested in stocks, financial markets, bonds, and shares, and if you enjoy playing with numbers, interest rates, and cost per share, you must pursue a degree in Banking and Finance.
- Master of Banking and Finance
- MSc International Investment Banking
- Master of Finance – Advanced Studies and Research in Finance
- MSc International Money and Banking
- MSc Wealth Management
- Master in Risk Compliance & Internal Controls in the Bank
- Master in Management - Specialization in Banking and Asset Management
Which jobs that graduated from Master of Banking programs could do?
- Regional business banking director
- Regional commercial director
- Senior research analyst
- Institutional marketer
- Senior financial analyst
- Senior credit analyst
- Senior operations manager
- Operations director and area director
- Business performance director
2. Nature of our accreditation
Senior Leader Council’s accreditation is an independent program-level accreditation based on the European Framework and UK government-recognized professional standards. SLC’s program-level accreditation ensures that the program is compatible with the competency framework for professional positions issued and recognized by the UK government and major UK professional associations.
Senior Leader Council’s accreditation activities are independent, fair, and transparent. Senior Leader Council accreditation is a comprehensive application of the competency framework issued by the UK government but is not an activity carried out by the UK government.
A program that is accredited by the Senior Leader Council is an important demonstration of its quality and effectiveness when compared to its respective position in the labor market. However, accreditation is not synonymous with nor is it an activity that leads to credit recognition when transferring to another education system.
3. Requirements
- An organization powered to train and award master degrees with national authorization.
- Had at least 1 institutional level accreditation by a reputable accrediting organization.
- The quality control systems for master programs must meet at least 90% our standards.
- The Master Programs must meet all the Knowledge, Skills and Behaviors when mapping with our Uk Gov standards
4. Accreditation Standards
The Financial Services industry encompasses a broad range of businesses who manage or consult around managing money. This apprenticeship will enable individuals to become highly competent senior professionals in commercial and business banking, investment management, investment consulting, investment banking or investment operations. These roles require individuals to often work at strategic level, with significant levels of responsibility, as well as have significant occupation specific technical skills and knowledge. This competence will be delivered by a broad base of core knowledge, skills and behaviours required of all individuals entering or progressing to this level in these parts of the sector, and a set of specialist options that then provide the occupationally specific competence, depending on the part of the sector and type of business the individual works for.
To be accredited, an organization needs to demonstrate that its training program meets the following competencies:
Strategic insight
Demonstrates excellent knowledge of key business objectives and measurements of success. Builds understanding of different organisations and the environments they operate in, and the broader market perspective. Understands the impact of business decisions on relevant and affected communities. Understands the implications of relevant risks and risks management in the context of making business decisions.
Industry and organisation understanding
Excellent understanding of the Financial Services industry and in particular the role their part of the sector and organisation plays; the purpose of the function in which they work; how their function relates to the wider business. Deep understanding of the impact the external environment has on Financial Services and their role, together with relevant best practice. Excellent understanding of the organisation’s ‘Values’ and professional standards, and how these are evidenced through their role. Clearly understands the purpose of the different areas of the organisation they need to work with in their role and how they support them. Excellent understanding of issues for the industry and impact on organisational strategy, including awareness of new and arising industry developments.
Financial Services legal, regulatory, risk, compliance framework
Advanced understanding of the Financial Services legal and regulatory framework and ethics, and the purpose behind them. In-depth knowledge of the risk and governance frameworks of the organisation , industry and how these manifest themselves in the role, plus minimising strategies. Deep understanding of relevant rules and principles for their own role, team. Can clearly articulate the implications of non-compliance for their organisation and their own responsibility within this. Keep up to date with changes.
Products and services
In-depth understanding of the purpose, technical content and features and benefits of the financial service products and services that they support and deliver to clients and customers. Particularly as it relates to their responsibilities e.g. inherent risks that need to be managed. Demonstrates understanding of competitor and wider market products and services.
Clients and customer segments
In-depth understanding of the client and customer segments that the organisation delivers to, the channels that they use and the approach to delivering fair client and customer outcomes across the business in a financial services setting including best practice. Excellent understanding of client’s and customer’s relevant financial service requirements relevant to their role (internal and external as appropriate).
Systems and processes
Excellent understanding of the organisation’s technical policies and procedures. Full understanding of the systems, tools and processes used in the role, together with the standards to be met. Proficient in relevant IT skills, this may include the generic (e.g. Excel), and organisation and Financial Service specific software and systems required to deliver the role outcomes. Deep understanding of how these support and fit within the corresponding markets and counterparty organisations.
Strategy and planning
Leads the development of strategic and operational plans for their area, effectively planning service delivery for their team(s) as appropriate. Manages and reports on progress of specific elements of this in their area of responsibility. Analyses future financial and other relevant market changes, and the individual’s, organisation’s and client’s and customer’s future financial service needs and requirements, articulating the opportunities this may present. Identifies opportunities that can add value for the individual, organisation and client. Proactively plans and organises their work and time, clearly identifying priorities, to meet commitments, KPIs and deadlines, including regulator deadlines. Contributes to the development and delivery of business KPIs, and team performance measures in line with company policy, values, standards and regulatory requirements.
Client and customer relationships
Develop and grow ethically sound and trusted relationships with clients and customers to form the basis of a long-term partnership. Works at strategic level with clients and customers to identify their on-going business and relevant financial service requirements. Provide flexible and innovative solutions, integrating products and excellent service, which help them meet their needs and best interests, now and in the future. Makes introductions to colleagues and other departments to provide these solutions and add value, when relevant.
Change management and continuous improvement
Takes ownership of the of strategic business changes from development through to implementation. Able to communicate the vision for change and then make it happen – this may include projects wider than their role, and where appropriate creating that vision. Identifies and implements opportunities to drive higher performance and improve service delivered.
Problem solving and decision making
Evaluates complex information quickly and draws accurate conclusions. Assesses a problem from multiple angles to ensure all relevant issues are considered, and are focussed on business strategy. Gathers the appropriate facts and evidence in order to make decisions effectively using a structured approach. Plans for and responds appropriately to unexpected events. Proactively manages and takes action to avoid corporate and operational risk, within relevant economic and market conditions, and sector relevant legal and regulatory requirements.
Communicating, influencing and networking
High level of interpersonal skills, including communication and negotiation, through a range of media, using appropriate language, working with clients and customers up to CEO level, and where appropriate, up to CEO, Board level in own organisation. Communicates complex ideas and concepts clearly. Engages proactively with clients and colleagues, including senior management. Challenge and influence at senior level to ensure the desired course of action to deliver business requirements. Networking at senior levels in own organisation, clients and customers and the wider market to deliver business outcomes. Understands the formal and informal networks within, and external to an organisation, and knows how to effectively utilise those.
Teamwork and collaboration
Demonstrates effective leadership, acting as a role model and providing leadership, guidance and challenge where necessary to their business area. Brings the right people and functions together, both internally and externally, to collaborate and deliver for the client and customer. Builds and maintains strong positive working relationships with clients, colleagues, suppliers and regulators as appropriate. Consistently supports colleagues and collaborates to achieve results. Provides clarity and direction to the team on their role, how their team fits within the business, and how the team’s decisions impact on others.
Developing self and others
Keeps up to date with sector relevant legal and regulatory changes and alerts others to the implications. Builds their capability by being responsible for their own professional development, seeking out opportunities that enhance their knowledge, skills and experience. Takes responsibility for development of others as appropriate, working with juniors to build their expertise and understanding of their responsibilities e.g. through coaching, training, other opportunities. Seeks feedback and acts on it to improve their performance. Actively shares best practice and acts as role model.
Honesty and integrity
Truthful, sincere and trustworthy in their actions. Uses empathetic approach and acts in the best interests of the customer and client. Shows integrity by doing the right thing. Maintains appropriate confidentiality at all times. Visible role model, leading by example and coaching others where appropriate. Identifies ethical dilemmas, understands the implications and acts appropriately
Adaptability and resilience
Adapts positively to changing work priorities and patterns and is flexible to the needs of the organisation. Demonstrates willingness to adapt approach to assist organisation and individuals to manage priorities as circumstances change, when new tasks need to be done, or business requirements change. Responds positively to change.
Professionalism
Displays energy, enthusiasm and a results based approach in the way they go about their role. Dealing positively and with determination when setbacks occur or when managing difficult situations. Stays positive under pressure, taking others with them.
Innovation and creativity
Demonstrates an attitude that includes a curious and questioning mind. Is creative, innovative and enterprising when seeking solutions to business needs, whilst understanding relevant boundaries e.g. regulatory. Actively seeks out new ways of working.
Attention to detail
Handles tasks with thoroughness and accuracy. Takes ownership for the quality of their own work and that of the wider team, recognises and resolves errors.
Mapping point 1: Commercial And Business Banking
Knowledge must have:
- Substantial understanding of business dynamics (how businesses work and develop)
- Understand the range of sophisticated financial service products and services available to the customer portfolio, including pricing and margins
- In-depth understanding of the local and regional market in which the role operates including financial, economic and market awareness as well as demographics and nature of the competition
- Excellent understanding of the sector(s) in which their business clients and customers operate, together with the tools of excellent customer service and relationship management.
Skills must have:
- Can effectively influence pricing, and provide challenge based on risk, and competitor market knowledge.
- Actively identifies and develops new business sectors and opportunities within their region or remit, looking for long term strategic opportunities. Plans and delivers client account planning and growth activities
- Actively develops and influences the regional credit strategy and appetite
- Expertly applies financial analysis techniques relevant to the area of the bank e.g. provide guidance on credit appetite, develop practical and appropriate credit solutions and lending structures; maximise portfolio return, complex data and financial analysis
Mapping point 2: Investment Banking
Knowledge must have:
- Substantial understanding of business dynamics (how businesses work and develop)
- Understand the range of sophisticated financial service products and services available to the customer portfolio, including pricing and margins
- In-depth understanding of the local and regional market in which the role operates including financial, economic and market awareness as well as demographics and nature of the competition
- Excellent understanding of the sector(s) in which their business clients and customers operate, together with the tools of excellent customer service and relationship management.
Skills must have:
- Can effectively influence pricing, and provide challenge based on risk, and competitor market knowledge.
- Actively identifies and develops new business sectors and opportunities within their region or remit, looking for long term strategic opportunities. Plans and delivers client account planning and growth activities
- Actively develops and influences the regional credit strategy and appetite
- Expertly applies financial analysis techniques relevant to the area of the bank e.g. provide guidance on credit appetite, develop practical and appropriate credit solutions and lending structures; maximise portfolio return, complex data and financial analysis
Mapping point 3: Investment Management
Knowledge must have:
- In-depth knowledge and understanding of the markets they operate in and their area of responsibility e.g. equity, alternative and fixed income markets, including derivatives.
- Excellent knowledge of quantitative methods, accountancy, financial maths, statistics and economics.
- Excellent knowledge of Investment and operational risk and minimising strategies
- In depth knowledge of public company structures, business management and corporate financing methods.
- In-depth knowledge of exchange and clearing market structures.
- In-depth knowledge of manual and automated trading & execution strategies
Skills must have:
- Complex problem solving and analytic skills, including complex financial and asset modelling and valuation pricing techniques using appropriate tools.
- Combining knowledge of the intricacies and issues for a
- client’s and customer’s business and application of the analysis and insights to develop and recommend appropriate market solutions
- Application of in-depth technical and sector knowledge to add value to clients and customers.
- Effectively deliver execution services on cash & derivatives markets
- Ability to trade and execute within parameters but without permanent supervision.
Mapping point 4: Investment operations
Knowledge must have:
- In-depth knowledge of business being supported to include market practices and their impact on the area under ownership.
- Excellent understanding of internal processes and project management principles.
- Excellent knowledge of regulatory environment and internal control frameworks
- Excellent knowledge of Investment and operational risk and how to control it.
- Knowledge of the linkages between processes and the end-to-end flow of information within their areas, and those which impact their areas.
Skills must have:
- Demonstrates advanced people management skills to include influencing outside sphere of control, delivering strategic leadership to teams and junior managers in order to deliver excellent customer service in a regulated environment. This will include team coaching, performance management, resourcing and budgetary management.
- Demonstrates excellent project leadership skills and execution of control framework.
- Demonstrates an understanding of the “bigger picture” as it relates to products and services – e.g. what is the impact of a change to a process and service as triggered by a regulatory and strategy change on an end-to-end basis.
- Demonstrates strong analytical skills, and uses them to refine or develop processes and controls.
5. Our Accreditation Process
1. Preparation and Self-Examination
The college, university, or other institution seeking accreditation develops materials that successfully demonstrate its accomplishments. Frequently, the institution creates a written report of its successes, highlighting specific achievements that help it meet the accreditation agency’s standards.
2. Peer Review
After formal documentation has been presented, administrative and academic peers conduct a thorough assessment of the prepared materials, written report, and
3. Visit and Examination
Senior Leader Council will send a team of specialists to the college, university, or institution seeking accreditation after the peer review has been completed. This team is frequently comprised of peers and members of the community who provide their time to ensure that high-quality education standards are met.
4. A Decision is Reached
After the preceding steps have been completed, the accrediting body asks its commission to review the collected data and either grant or deny accreditation status to the college, university, or institution under investigation.
5. Continuous Review
By gaining accreditation from Senior Leader Council, a college, university, or other institution pledges to uphold the organization’s quality requirements. Additionally, the accredited college, university, or institution commits to submit to periodic accreditation renewal reviews. Due to this structure, certification is frequently a continuing process, and institutions must annually demonstrate that they meet high educational quality criteria.
