Build your Board Career in Fintech & Regulated Financial Services
Expert-led On-Demand Online Course
Participating Headhunters
Course Lecturers include:
Patrick Dunne OBE
Experienced Chair & Board Member. Founder of Boardelta and author of award-winning “Boards”.
Boardelta
Ralph Grayson
Founder Partner at Ralph Grayson. Advisory board and board leadership specialist.
Sainty Hird & Partners
Susanne Chishti
Chair at FINTECH Circle, Advisory Board at Elevator Ventures, NED at Crown Agents Bank.
FINTECH Circle
Elevator Ventures
Ian Merricks
VenturePath, The ScaleUp Investment Platform, UK ScaleUp Investment Mission Patron.
Whitehorse Capital
Hyder Jumabhoy
Partner at White & Case LLP, Co-head of Global Financial Institutions Industry Group & Co-head of EMEA Financial Services M&A
White & Case LLP
Simon Poole
Non-Executive Director helping boards use AI responsibly and effectively.
Grounded Thinking
Board Lecturers from
Tier 1 - Online Curriculum
Six modules. Every door you need opened.
A fintech-specific curriculum covering board readiness, portfolio strategy, regulatory
accountability, AI literacy, and fundraising from seed to exit.
Module 1
Board Fundamentals
Led by
Patrick Dunne OBE
- Board overview
- Directors' duties in regulated sectors
- Role of Board vs Executive
- Sub-committees: Audit, Risk, Remuneration, Nomination
- Key roles: Chair, SID, NED, CEO, CFO
- Governance frameworks
Module 2
Portfolio Career Strategy
Led by
Ralph Grayson
- Advisory vs NED vs Fractional roles
- Working with founders vs CEOs
- Listed board dynamics
- Career progression: Advisor NED Chair
- Coaching importance
- Income mix & portfolio structuring
Module 3
Fintech Advisory & NED Landscape
Led by
Susanne Chishti
- Fintech market dynamics
- Positioning & credibility
- Commercial structuring (fees, equity)
- Case studies
Module 4
Fundraising Journey
Led by
Ian Merricks
- Capital raising stages
- Founder pressures
- Round execution strategies
- Board advisor role in fundraising
Module 5
Regulatory Accountability
Led by
Hyder Jumabhoy
- FCA & PRA governance expectations
- Senior Managers & Certification Regime (SMCR)
- Fiduciary, reputational, and personal risk exposure
- Importance of D&O insurance
AI for Board Members
AI for Board Members
Led by
Simon Poole
- AI strategy and data foundations
- Opportunities and risks of agentic AI
- The board's role in AI-driven transformation
- AI regulation in financial services
Tier 1 - Online Curriculum
Four modules: Chair & NED Interviews
Insights from experienced board members on building a successful portfolio career.
Interview
Charles McManus
Interview
Ann Cairns
Interview
Helena Coles
Interview
Jim Coyle
Tier 1 - Online Curriculum
Headhunter Sessions
Understand how board roles are sourced and how to position yourself effectively with leading search firms.
Interview
Deborah Cooper – Miles Advisory
Interview
Kate Grussing CBE – Sapphire Partners
Interview
Lisa Mazza – Teneo
Interview
Paul Reynolds – Norman Broadbent
Interview
Tanya Gass – Norman Broadbent
Interview
Suki Sandhu – Audeliss
Interview
Julia Fearn – Warren Partners
Interview
Khurram Hussain – Warren Partners
Interview
Emily Blott – Russell Reynolds Associates
Access the Online
FINTECH Circle Board Programme 2026
£999
incl. VAT · Online Only For the board-curious
Testimonials
What our members say.
“FINTECH Circle helped us fill two
strategic NED roles, one of whom was
also instrumental in closing our last
funding round. The introductions have
added immense value and helped
accelerate Aventur’s growth and
valuation significantly.”
Stacey Body
Co-Founder & CEO, Aventur
“FINTECH Circle is a very valuable network of exceptional finance and technology professionals. I am delighted that I found my NED role via an introduction through FINTECH Circle.”
Sonja Lang
NED Aventur · CEO, Mindful Clarity
“I’ve joined the Board Programme to step up and serve better, both my career and our industry. Susanne Chishti and FINTECH Circle thank you for accepting me in your programme!”
Monica Millares
Chief Product Officer at Purpose Driven Fintech and Advisory Board Member and Product, Strategy & Commercial Operator in B2C Fintech
Get Board Ready with the World 1st Fintech Focused Board Programme
- Online Access to all Course Materials for 1 year
-
Top 10 Tips for writing your Board CV in
Finance & Fintech
- Guide to how to find your 1st Board Role in this sector
- Career Advice from top Industry head-hunters including Audeliss, Miles Advisory, Norman Broadbent, Sapphire Partners, Teneo, Warren Partners and Russell Reynolds Associates
What You Get
Become Board Certified
Upon completion of all 8 Modules you will receive the FINTECH Circle Board Certificate.
What you'll leave with
A defensible, paid
portfolio career strategy.
01
A defensible portfolio-career strategy
02
Clear role boundaries and practical knowledge
03
Confidence to spot where you add most value across sectors and company stages
04
Long-term credibility — and a measurable lift in interview success
The difference
What makes this
programme different.
Unlike generic portfolio or board programmes, this one:
Focuses on regulated financial
services only
services only
Covers fractional, advisory, NED and
Chair roles together
Chair roles together
Includes personal career tips by top
industry headhunters
industry headhunters
Emphasises judgement, boundaries
and downside risk
and downside risk
Reflects how regulators actually
interpret behaviour
interpret behaviour
Is grounded in real fintech scenarios
The FINTECH Circle Board Programme
What is Included in the Board Course?
Join the Worlds 1st Fintech-focused Board Course
Get UK board-ready with the only board programme backed by top Headhunters and senior Fintech leaders
You’ll immediately gain access to:
- Watch 12+ Hours of Premium Board-Level Training- Available 24/7
- Meet Leading Executive Search Firms & Top Headhunters
- Complete 8 x Strategic Modules designed for Future Board Leaders
Access the Online
FINTECH Circle Board Programme 2026
£999
incl. VAT · Online Only For the board-curious