About Us
We promote the continued growth of the financial services sector through training, social exchange and research.
Vision
To be the leading source for professional development & research for the financial services industry within the region.
Mission
The Jamaica Institute of Financial Services is committed to the continuous building of human and organizational capability in the practice of banking, investments and finance, through research and professional development of knowledgeable,responsive and customer-driven professionals
Core Values
Integrity
Commitment
Excellence
History
Official launch of the Jamaica Institute of Bankers (JIOB) by the Hon. G. Arthur Brown, Governor Bank of Jamaica (BOJ)
Cooperation Agreement signed with Institute of Bankers (IOB) London and College of Arts Science & Technology (CAST) regarding Associate of Institute of Bankers (AIB) Diploma Programme
Jamaicanization of Stage 1 of the AIB course to take into consideration the Jamaican banking environment
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) programme established at CAST in collaboration with JIOB
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) programme established at CAST in collaboration with JIOB
Official Launch of Universities of Manchester & Wales MBA Programme
First Presentation of Graduates of the MBA Programme held
Became a founding member of Caribbean Association of Banking and Financial Institutes (CABFI)
The Jamaica Bankers Association assumed full responsibility for the operations of JIOB
Hosted the World Conference of Banking Institutes in Jamaica
Designated as the approved Caribbean Centre for the administration of MBS Worldwide MBA programmes in the region
Commenced offering Diploma and Certificate Programmes in Compliance, in partnership with the International Compliance Association (ICA) and MBS
MBS & JIOB decide to discontinue the MBA programme in Jamaica
Cooperation agreement with Mona School of Business, (Now Mona School of Business & Management) to collaborate on training programmes for the financial sector
Commenced offering the Certified International Financial Planner programme in collaboration with Keith Checkley & Associates and Chartered Banker Institute (Scotland).
Commenced offering the Certified Credit Professional (CCP) programme online, in collaboration with the Chartered Institute of Bankers Scotland (CIOBS)
Name changed to the Jamaica Institute of Financial Services (JIFS)
Commenced offering the Certified International Risk Manager (CIRM) programme through the CIOBS
Established a relationship with Bangor University to offer the Chartered Banker MBA (CBMBA) within the Caribbean
Launch of JIFS Finance Club at Red Bones – A social exchange for managers and executives within the financial services sector
Established mentorship relationship with UWI Banking League, a student led organization at the Faculty of Social Sciences, University of the West Indies Mona
First graduates of the cohort of CBMBA students
Agreement signed with Association Cambiste Internationale (ACI) Financial Markets to offer the Foreign Exchange (FX) Global Code Certificate Programme in Jamaica
Symbolic signing ceremony of FX code of conduct at the Bank of Jamaica
First intake of Financial Crimes & Compliance MBA, Bangor University
Mandate
Financial Services Training Institute
Through strategic partnerships with globally recognized institutions including the Bangor School of Business and the International Compliance Association (ICA), we offer courses that are well suited for professionals in the Jamaican and Caribbean business context.
Research Club
Our Research Club conducts industry research, surveys, and circulates relevant research material to member organisations. We also conduct on demand research on behalf of our members.
Finance Club
We also create opportunities for social exchange though the JIFS Finance Club, which holds quarterly social events aimed at building valuable relationships among senior executives within the industry.
Team Members
Darlene Jones
Coleen Grant
Colin Brown
Tishelle Nunes
Abigail Wint
Partners
International Partners
We’ve formed partnerships with organizations across the world to provide you with the best professional certification programmes available.
Keith Checkley and Associates has worked with JIFS to design specialized programmes which are certified by the Chartered Banker Institute (CBI) Scotland.
We’ve been partnering with the ICA since 2007 to offer diplomas and certificates in Compliance.
Local Partners
JIFS gives an annual award to the Best Overall Student in Economics at the University of Technology, College of Business & Management
JIFS has a cooperation agreement with the UWI to collaborate on its Banking and Finance programme. Since 2011, we’ve been working with the MSBM offering an annual comprehensive 3-day Executive Leadership Seminar.
JIFS is a founding member of the Caribbean Association of Banking and Finance Institutes (CABFI) and is a service member of the Caribbean Association of Banks (CAB).