AICB-SOT Exam Information and Outline
Bank Strategy Operations and Technology (SOT)
Syllabus Update Checked on: November 6, 2026
AICB-SOT Exam Syllabus & Study Guide
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- Exam Format
- Online multiple-choice examination (Pearson VUE) plus 6,000-word work-based assignment
- Passing mark: 60%
- 1. Strategy and Purpose
- Defining strategy, purpose, scope and advantage
- Stakeholders, governance and social responsibility
- Strategic objectives, performance measures and strategy statements
- 2. Banks Strategic Position
- Macro-environment and industry analysis
- Opportunities, threats and digital innovation in banking
- 3. Banks Resources and Capabilities
- Resources and capabilities as competitive advantage
- Influence of history and culture on strategy
- 4. Banks Business Strategy and Model
- Corporate, international and diversification strategy
- Mergers, acquisitions and alliances
- Evaluating strategic options and the strategic planning cycle
- 5. Bank Resources
- Gap analysis, McKinsey 7-S, dynamic capabilities
- Internal and external capability development; financing strategy
- 6. Bank Leadership
- Leadership and strategic change; levers and psychology of change
- Operating models, structures and systems
- Value creation, lean thinking and continuous improvement