At LSB, we designed FIM to go beyond conventional business education — delivering real-world impact, not just theory.

• Rooted in Reality: Finance as it really works, not just how it’s written in textbooks. FIM dives into the systems, processes, and challenges professionals face every day.
• Led by the Industry, for the Industry: Learn from C-level executives, regulators, entrepreneurs, and global academics who bring current expertise from the frontlines of finance.
• Strategic Thinking Meets Operational Execution: FIM equips participants to think like decision-makers and act with the precision of experienced operators.
• Built for Working Professionals: A fully online, 12-month format designed to fit real schedules — with optional in-person learning experiences in global financial hubs.
• Recognized Certification: Earn the Financial Industry Certified Professional (FICP) designation a LSB mark of practical competence and credibility across the sector.
• Tailored for Organizations: FIM can be customized, co-branded, and co-delivered to align with your company’s goals, industry, and internal training needs.

FIM empowers professionals and institutions to truly understand how the financial industry works and thrive within it. Whether you are entering the industry, pivoting roles, or accelerating toward leadership, FIM gives you practical insight, peer connection, and recognized certification.

Learn how the financial system operates from the inside out, gain practical, strategic knowledge that will elevate your credibility, performance, and future career steps.

• Practical, cross-sector curriculum led by industry experts
• Real-world simulations and case-based learning
• A powerful network of peers, executives, and global institutions
• Flexible format designed for full-time professionals
• International designation: Financial Industry Certified Professional (FICP)

FIM is a strategic training solution for companies that operate within or alongside the financial industry. Whether you’re a bank, consultancy, insurer, payments company, or regulator, FIM helps you build agile, cross-functional teams equipped to lead in today’s complex financial landscape.

FIM helps companies address key needs:

• Upskilling & Workforce Readiness – Fill knowledge gaps in risk, compliance, product, and strategy
• Talent Retention & Attraction – Boost engagement with meaningful professional development
• Innovation & Cross-functionality – Promote design thinking and strategic collaboration across teams
• Regulatory Excellence – Ensure teams align with best-in-class practices
• Custom Fit – Tailor content to your company’s structure, language, and priorities

We start by working closely with your team to understand your organization’s challenges, priorities, and goals. Through structured conversations and diagnostic tools, we assess:

• Strategic objectives and current capability gaps
• Organizational context and transformation initiatives
• Key expectations for outcomes

This phase ensures the program is designed to align with your vision, enhance talent development, and drive tangible business value.

Your challenges become our blueprint for impact.

Based on the assessment, our team of industry experts and instructional designers collaborate with your internal stakeholders to:

• Customize modules, case studies, and projects that reflect your reality
• Align learning outcomes with business challenges and team needs
• Integrate experiential learning for immediate relevance and long-term retention

This co-design process ensures the program resonates with participants and becomes a true extension of your internal strategy.

Learning is more powerful when it’s designed with — not just for — your people.

Once the program is designed, we deliver it with our faculty and industry practitioners  bringing knowledge, insights, and energy to every session.

For organizations seeking deeper involvement, we also offer a co-delivery model:

• Selected internal leaders can be trained to co-facilitate the program alongside our faculty
• These co-deliverers receive leadership coaching to boost both program impact and internal knowledge transfer
• This creates a culture of learning, ownership, and long-term propagation of the insights across the company

We don’t just teach, we help you build internal champions for growth.

At the end of each program cycle, we conduct a joint evaluation with your stakeholders to measure impact and gather insights for improvement.

• Did we move the needle on your goals?
• Are teams more confident and capable in critical areas?
• What can we improve in future iterations?

This phase ensures a strong return on investment and sets the stage for future cycles adapted, updated, and continuously aligned with your business.

Transformation is a journey and we stay with you at every step.

If your organization prefers a faster, ready-to-implement option, you can access the standard open-enrollment FIM program — a powerful solution for upskilling employees across functions.

We offer Corporate Learning Partnership rates for companies looking to enroll multiple participants in the open program, with flexible seat packages and volume-based discounts.

Customized or not, FIM is ready to support your team’s development journey.

• Mid to senior-level professionals working in or transitioning into financial services
• Ambitious individuals seeking a 360° view of financial systems, products, and sector dynamics
• Leaders looking to expand their strategic and operational expertise

• Financial institutions aiming to develop cross-functional, future-ready teams
• Fintechs, banks, insurers, asset managers, and regulators building talent pipelines
• Public entities driving national financial development strategies
• Consulting firms working with financial clients and industry transformation
• Companies that serve or support the financial sector — including technology providers, payment processors, legal firms, and infrastructure partners
• Organizations that view talent development in finance as a key value for their clients, affiliates, or franchisees

• Live online classes led by world-class faculty and industry professionals
• Real-world simulations and practical casework designed to strengthen retention and strategic application
• Optional study trips to global financial hubs and leading institutions — for those who want immersive, international exposure
• Guest speakers and fireside chats with top-tier executives, regulators, and innovators shaping the industry
• Evening or weekend sessions tailored to support full-time professionals and allow seamless career continuity

For corporate partners opting for customized experience, FIM offers flexible delivery formats, including:

• Hybrid or blended learning models, mixing online and on-site sessions
• Tailored guest speakers and exclusive industry panels, aligned to specific business needs
• Custom study trips or local company visits that bring your industry’s ecosystem directly into the learning experience

Whether you choose the open format or a fully tailored experience, FIM is built to fit your goals, your team, and your rhythm.

FIM is open to ambitious professionals seeking to deepen their expertise and broaden their impact in the financial industry. Admission is selective to ensure a high-quality peer learning environment.

Start Your Application Online
Begin by filling in some basic details through our online application form.

Complete Your Application
Once submitted, you’ll receive an email with a secure link to upload the following documents:

• Your Motivation Letter
• Your CV
• A copy of your Diplomas or Transcripts
• Your Passport or National ID

IMPORTANT:

• A non-refundable application fee of €100 is required to proceed with the review process.
• To be considered for admission, candidates must:
  • Be proficient in English (all classes and course materials are delivered in English)
  • Hold at least a Bachelor’s degree
  • Have a minimum of 3 years of professional experience

Selected applicants may be invited to a short online conversation to better understand their goals, align expectations, and confirm mutual fit.

Admission Decision

Within two weeks of submitting your full application, you will receive:

• Your official admission result

• A formal offer letter (if accepted)

• Clear enrollment instructions

Enrollment Confirmation

If admitted, you’ll need to complete the following steps to confirm your enrollment in the program:

• Submit your signed agreement

• Make your tuition payment

Whether you’re looking to pivot your career or accelerate your growth in your current role, the FIM Program is here to support your journey and unlock new opportunities in the financial industry.

Our corporate registration process is built on partnership. Whether you are enrolling teams in the open program or exploring a custom solution, we make it seamless and collaborative.

Corporate Engagement Process:

1. Initial Contact
   Reach out to our Corporate Relations team via email or schedule a discovery call.
2. Needs Assessment & Consultation
   We’ll work together to:
   • Understand your team’s goals
   • Recommend the right format (open program or custom solution)
   • Propose seat packages or co-creation options
3. Proposal & Agreement
   Based on your preferences, we provide a tailored offer:
   • Number of seats
   • Customization scope (if any)
   • Pricing and scheduling options
4. Participant Enrollment
   Once the agreement is signed:
   • We onboard your employees
   • Provide program welcome kits and learning schedules
   • Offer support throughout the learning journey

Our goal is to become your strategic partner in learning — not just a training provider.

The total investment for the open FIM program is:
€9,000 (VAT included)

Corporate Learning Partnership Benefit:
If your employer is part of LSB’s Corporate Learning Partnership, you qualify for an exclusive 60% scholarship, bringing your total to:
€3,600 (VAT included)

LSB Weekend MBA Students & Alumni:
Enjoy a special alumni discount  available exclusively for our current Weekend MBA participants and graduates.

Considering the MBA?

If you are currently enrolled in the FIM program and decide to apply for the LSB Weekend MBA or Full-Time MBA, your FIM tuition can be fully deducted from the cost of the MBA program upon admission.

These programs are designed to be complementary and can even be pursued concurrently, offering a unique opportunity to accelerate your career with both strategic and operational expertise.

Many participants choose to combine FIM and the MBA to enhance their learning, expand their network, and maximize their professional growth.

Please note: admission to the MBA is subject to a separate application and selection process.

For companies enrolling teams in the open FIM program, pricing is defined within the Corporate Learning Partnership agreement, including volume-based discounts and flexible seat options.

Customized Programs

Tailored FIM programs are priced based on the results of an assessment conducted with your team — factoring in:

• Customization level
• Delivery format (online, hybrid, in-person)
• Participant volume and co-creation needs

The more aligned we are with your business goals, the more value we can deliver.