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Operational Excellence for Banking and Financial Services

An Interactive 5-Day Training Course

Operational Excellence for Banking and Financial Services

Streamline Operations, Strengthen Compliance, and Deliver Frictionless Customer Experiences

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Classroom Schedule
Date Venue Fees
02 - 06 Nov 2026 London $ 5,950
05 - 09 Apr 2027 Amsterdam $ 5,950
02 - 06 Aug 2027 Barcelona $ 5,950
01 - 05 Nov 2027 London $ 5,950

Course Summary

Banking and financial services organisations operate in highly regulated and rapidly evolving environments where operational efficiency, compliance, and customer experience must be balanced simultaneously. This training course provides practical operational excellence strategies tailored specifically for retail banking, corporate banking, wealth management, insurance, and capital markets operations. Participants explore how Lean, Six Sigma, and process improvement methodologies can optimise customer journeys, reduce operational inefficiencies, and strengthen governance frameworks across financial institutions. The Operational Excellence for Banking and Financial Services training course equips professionals with the knowledge and tools required to improve operational performance while maintaining regulatory compliance and delivering seamless customer experiences.

Throughout the training course, participants examine process redesign approaches for onboarding, lending, claims management, and servicing functions while exploring digital transformation initiatives within banking operations. Emphasis is placed on integrating compliance into operational processes, improving customer satisfaction, and applying automation and process mining technologies responsibly within financial services environments. The Operational Excellence for Banking and Financial Services training course enables professionals to lead transformation initiatives that enhance efficiency, strengthen controls, and support sustainable operational improvement across financial institutions.

Skills & Competencies

From this Operational Excellence for Banking and Financial Services training course, participants will develop the following key skills and competencies:

  • Banking process improvement expertise
  • Customer journey optimisation capability
  • Compliance-focused operational design
  • Lean and Six Sigma application
  • Financial services transformation planning
  • Operational risk and governance integration

Key Learning Outcomes

At the end of Operational Excellence for Banking and Financial Services training course, you will learn to:

  • Adapt operational excellence methodologies to banking environments.
  • Improve customer journeys across onboarding, lending, and servicing processes.
  • Embed compliance and control measures into operational workflows.
  • Apply Lean principles to back-office and operational banking functions.
  • Use process mining and automation appropriately in financial services.
  • Lead transformation initiatives balancing efficiency, compliance, and customer expectations.

How You Will Learn

Participants will explore operational excellence concepts through practical financial services scenarios, structured process analysis, and collaborative improvement activities. Learning focuses on applying Lean, process optimisation, compliance integration, and customer journey enhancement techniques across banking and insurance operations to strengthen operational performance and transformation capability.

Who should Attend?

This training course is designed for professionals responsible for operational performance, customer experience, compliance, and transformation initiatives within financial services organisations. It benefits individuals involved in improving operational efficiency and regulatory alignment.

This Operational Excellence for Banking and Financial Services training course is suitable to a wide range of professionals but will greatly benefit:

  • Banking and insurance operations leaders
  • Customer experience and operations managers
  • Compliance, AML, and KYC operations managers
  • Continuous improvement and transformation professionals
  • Process and business analysts in financial institutions
Course Outline
Day 1

Financial Services OPEX Foundations

This day introduces operational excellence principles within banking and financial services environments. Participants explore customer expectations, compliance demands, and operational transformation drivers. The topics covered will include:

  • Why banking operations are different
  • The cost-customer-compliance triangle
  • Lessons from leading financial services transformations
  • Customer journey thinking in regulated environments
Day 2

Lean and Six Sigma in Banking Operations

This day focuses on applying Lean and Six Sigma methodologies to banking and insurance operations. Participants examine process redesign opportunities across operational and transactional functions. The topics covered will include:

  • Back-office process redesign — settlements, reconciliations, exceptions
  • Lending and underwriting flow
  • Insurance claims processing
  • Workshop: applying DMAIC to a banking process
Day 3

Customer Journeys and Digital Onboarding

This day explores customer onboarding redesign and digital service optimisation within financial services. Participants examine KYC, AML, and channel management improvement opportunities. The topics covered will include:

  • End-to-end customer onboarding redesign
  • KYC, AML, and customer due diligence streamlining
  • Digital channels and channel orchestration
  • Workshop: redesigning a customer onboarding journey
Day 4

Compliance by Design and Process Governance

This day examines governance frameworks, compliance integration, and operational risk management within banking operations. Participants explore process ownership and regulatory assurance strategies. The topics covered will include:

  • Embedding controls into process design, not after the fact
  • Three Lines of Defence and process ownership
  • Process mining for regulatory assurance
  • Operational risk and OPEX integration
Day 5

Transformation and the Digital Future

This day focuses on automation, operational transformation planning, and the future of banking operations. Participants examine workforce, technology, and organisational readiness considerations. The topics covered will include:

  • Automation, RPA, and AI in financial services operations
  • Building the OPEX transformation roadmap
  • Talent, culture, and the future of banking operations
  • Final presentations and certification
Certificates
  • Upon successful completion of this training course, GLOMACS Certificate will be awarded to the delegates. Continuing Professional Education credits (CPE): In accordance with the standards of the National Registry of CPE Sponsors, one CPE credit is granted per 50 minutes of attendance
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Customisation & In-House Delivery

Delivering this training course in-house enables financial institutions to align operational excellence initiatives with internal compliance requirements, customer service objectives, and transformation priorities. Customisation allows participants to focus on real operational challenges, supporting more effective process redesign, governance improvement, and operational efficiency across banking and financial services functions.

Why Choose Saudi GLOMACS?

Saudi GLOMACS is the official Saudi Arabian division of GLOMACS International (glomacs.com), delivering internationally recognised training courses both within Saudi Arabia and across international locations. Our training courses are aligned with the highest professional and institutional standards, supported by a strong understanding of the professional landscape in Saudi Arabia and access to global expertise.

Saudi GLOMACS enables professionals and organisations to strengthen leadership, capability, and long-term excellence through consistently high-quality learning experiences.

Official Saudi Presence

Official Saudi Arabian division of GLOMACS with established global credibility.

International Benchmarks

Internationally benchmarked training courses aligned with professional best practices.

Trusted Across Sectors

Trusted by professionals and institutions across public and private sectors.

Flexible Delivery

Training courses delivered within Saudi Arabia and across international locations.

Additional Benefits of this course for Organisations and Professionals in Saudi Arabia

Organisations & Professionals in KSA will have the following additional benefits from this Operational Excellence for Banking and Financial Services training course:

  • Improved banking operational efficiency
  • Stronger compliance and governance practices
  • Faster customer onboarding processes
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction outcomes
  • Better operational risk management
  • Increased digital transformation capability
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Frequently Asked Question

Saudi GLOMACS combines three decades of global training experience with a clear focus on Saudi market relevance. This allows it to deliver training that is both internationally credible and locally applicable, across a broader range of disciplines than niche or single-focus providers.

Participants include professionals from public sector, semi-government, and private sector organisations, across a wide range of roles and industries. Attendees range from administrative and operational professionals to technical specialists, managers, and senior decision-makers.

Yes. Saudi GLOMACS designs and delivers bespoke in-house training tailored to organisational objectives, sector requirements, and workforce needs. Training can be delivered in Saudi Arabia or internationally, depending on requirements.

Courses delivered in Saudi Arabia are adapted to reflect local regulatory frameworks, organisational structures, sector conditions, and professional expectations. This ensures training is relevant, practical, and aligned with Saudi workplace realities.

No. Saudi GLOMACS delivers courses in Saudi Arabia and internationally, including delivery across Europe and Asia. This allows organisations and professionals to access training both locally and abroad.

No. While governance and leadership are part of the portfolio, Saudi GLOMACS delivers training across the entire business and professional lifecycle, including administrative, technical, legal, regulatory, and sector-specific training.

Saudi GLOMACS offers professional training across a wide range of disciplines, including administration, leadership and management, governance and regulation, law, oil and gas, energy, engineering, finance, digital technologies, and sector-specific specialisations.

Training supports professionals across all career stages, from operational roles to specialist and senior responsibilities.

GLOMACS has been delivering professional training for over thirty years, with courses delivered across Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and other international markets.

Saudi GLOMACS is a Saudi-based professional training provider delivering courses tailored to the Saudi market and applicable internationally. It operates within the global GLOMACS framework and draws on more than three decades of international training experience.

No. Our training courses are delivered globally through international locations and online platforms, enabling participants from Saudi Arabia and around the world to learn together. This global delivery approach ensures exposure to diverse perspectives, international best practices, and cross-cultural insights while maintaining strong relevance to regional and organisational needs.

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Yes, in-house and customised strategy training courses are available to support organisations seeking tailored strategic capability development. These courses can be aligned with your industry context, organisational challenges, and long-term strategic objectives.

For further details or to discuss customisation requirements, you may call or WhatsApp +966 (54) 286 8546 or email [email protected] . You can also submit a detailed enquiry through our in-house training page at: https://sa.glomacs.com/in-house-seminars

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