Governance Assurance in Banking: Risks, Roles, and Realities
Location: Dubai – United Arab Emirates
Date: January 27 – 29, 2026
Time: 9:00 AM till 3:00 PM
COURSE INTRODUCTION:
This three-day course, “Governance Assurance in Banking: Risks, Roles, and Realities,” provides internal auditors with a comprehensive understanding of how to evaluate and strengthen corporate governance within banks. It explores the essential pillars of good governance, including board and committee effectiveness, ethical culture, accountability structures, and the integration of governance with risk and compliance functions. Participants gain insight into international governance frameworks and learn how to identify weaknesses, gaps, and risks that may undermine sound oversight and decision-making.
The program emphasizes practical application, guiding auditors through the process of assessing governance effectiveness, testing cultural and behavioral indicators, and formulating impactful audit findings. By the end of the course, participants will be equipped to provide meaningful governance assurance, deliver actionable recommendations, and position internal audit as a key driver of transparency, trust, and performance in the banking sector.
Governance Assurance in Banking: Risks, Roles, and Realities – Dubai – United Arab Emirates – January 27 – 29, 2026
• Understand the key principles and frameworks of corporate governance in banking. • Clarify the roles of the board, committees, management, and control functions. • Assess the effectiveness of governance structures and oversight mechanisms. • Evaluate ethical culture, tone at the top, and behavioral influences on governance. • Apply audit techniques to test governance, risk, and compliance integration. • Report governance audit findings effectively using clear and impactful methods.
TARGET PARTICIPANTS:
• Managers and employees of internal audit and control departments • Managers and employees of financial departments • Risk managers
Governance Assurance in Banking: Risks, Roles, and Realities
Governance Assurance in Banking: Risks, Roles, and Realities
Location: Dubai – United Arab Emirates
Date: January 27 – 29, 2026
Time: 9:00 AM till 3:00 PM
COURSE INTRODUCTION:
This three-day course, “Governance Assurance in Banking: Risks, Roles, and Realities,” provides internal auditors with a comprehensive understanding of how to evaluate and strengthen corporate governance within banks. It explores the essential pillars of good governance, including board and committee effectiveness, ethical culture, accountability structures, and the integration of governance with risk and compliance functions. Participants gain insight into international governance frameworks and learn how to identify weaknesses, gaps, and risks that may undermine sound oversight and decision-making.
The program emphasizes practical application, guiding auditors through
the process of assessing governance effectiveness, testing cultural and behavioral indicators, and formulating impactful audit findings. By the end of the course, participants will be equipped to provide meaningful governance assurance, deliver actionable recommendations, and position internal audit as a key driver of transparency, trust, and performance in the banking sector.
Governance Assurance in Banking: Risks, Roles, and Realities – Dubai – United Arab Emirates – January 27 – 29, 2026
LEARNING OUTCOMES:
• Understand the key principles and frameworks of corporate governance in banking.
• Clarify the roles of the board, committees, management, and control functions.
• Assess the effectiveness of governance structures and oversight mechanisms.
• Evaluate ethical culture, tone at the top, and behavioral influences on governance.
• Apply audit techniques to test governance, risk, and compliance integration.
• Report governance audit findings effectively using clear and impactful
methods.
TARGET PARTICIPANTS:
• Managers and employees of internal audit and control departments
• Managers and employees of financial departments
• Risk managers