BANKING is a sector which touches us all. We all use – and make – money, so why don’t more people choose banking as a career?
While the 2008 global financial crash saw the sector’s image tarnished, since then tighter regulation has seen the industry’s reputation improve and many banks played a vital role in their communities during Covid.
Around 360,000 people work in banking in the UK and 1.1 million in the wide financial services sector.
While it’s true that some investment bankers make millions with bumper bonuses on top, there are also dozens of other jobs including frontline roles in high street banks to IT experts powering online banking.
So if you’re ready to bank on a new career, here’s how to do it with Sun Jobs.
What types of jobs are available in banking?
There are dozens of different banking roles and as the industry is heavily reliant on tech, many entirely new jobs are being created too.
The most famous jobs include traders, who price and execute trades, working with bonds, currencies, stocks and options in investment banks and hedge funds, plus asset managers who manage the bank’s investments and risk managers who assess and manage risks.
Jobs at high street banks – also known as retail banks – include mortgage and protection advisers, branch managers, banking consultants and customer services staff.
Both types of banking offer ‘back office’ positions supporting the movement of money plus more conventional jobs in IT, HR and marketing.
What salary will I make in banking?
This will vary widely according to your role.
A customer services junior at a retail bank may make around £22,000.
A mortgage adviser might take home around £50,000 while traders can earn anything from £45,000 to £200,000 plus bonuses.
What qualifications will I need to get a job in banking?
Most investment bankers will have an undergraduate degree in finance or accounting, or take part in a degree apprenticeship to gain their training.
Find out more at careerfinder.ucas.com/jobs/banking-and-financial-services/apprenticeship/london-greater
High Street banks offer positions from entry-level at ages 16 and 18 and the qualifications will depend on the type of job you are interested in.
There are also several professional qualifications which can help further your career. See libf.ac.uk/study/professional-qualifications/banking.
How can I get into banking?
Investment banks are trying hard to widen their talent pool and become more diverse.
Most offer internships and online and in-person taster days to prospective employees. Search on each bank’s website for details.
High Street banks recruit on a year-round basis so check their website for local vacancies.
For roles such as customer service, banking experience isn’t essential as you will receive full training.
Some banks, including Barclays and HSBC also offer work experience in their retail areas so apply for internships to see if it’s the right career for you.
Want to be in the money? Apply for one of the top banking jobs on Sun Jobs this week.
Network Operations Centre Lead, Bank of America, Chester
Tech expert? Click to collect a great salary with this Bank of America job.
The Job: Bank of America is hiring a Network Operations Centre Lead with previous experience leading an Operations function to join its team in Chester.
What You’ll Do: You will collaborate on the strategic transformation of the global network operations through SRE/NRE practices, with a focus on using data to drive strategic movements.
You will partner with your peers in the US, Singapore and India to provide unrivalled and uninterrupted network support.
You’ll Need: You’ll need relevant industry certifications in Network Technologies; experience with technologies such as firewall, proxy, DDI, load balancing and AAA; and a proven track record of working in an Agile environment.
Apply Now: Find out more, or discover more opportunities with Bank of America.
Customer Service Advisor, The Co-Operative Bank, Skelmersdale
No banking experience? No problem. This Co-Op job is open to anyone with customer service experience.
The Job: The Co-Operative Bank is hiring a Customer Service Advisor to work within its newly refurbished contact centre.
What You’ll Do: You will take high volumes of calls and identify customers’ banking needs to offer tailored solutions, as well as educate customers on safer ways of banking, and profile callers to ensure you are talking to the right person.
You’ll Need: The ideal person for this role will be computer literate, with the ability to navigate confidently and quickly around multiple systems while speaking to customers on the phone.
Excellent communication skills, a background in customer service, and good listening and problem-solving skills are a must.
Apply Now: Apply for this position, along with other opportunities at The Co-Operative Bank.
Software Developer C# .Net Core API – Digital Bank, client server, London
Build the future of baking in this exciting digital role.
The Job: Client Server is hiring a Software Developer with strong C# .Net Core skills and a good knowledge of API development to work at a pioneering digital challenger bank.
What You’ll Do: You’ll design and develop clean and highly performant code with a focus on backend systems and APIs using C# .Net Core.
You’ll be an integral part of an Agile team, and will participate in technical discussions and decision-making.
You’ll Need: Strong backend C# .Net Core experience, a proven history of developing APIs, and experience working on large, scalable software systems with complexity.
Apply Now: See further details of this role, along with other jobs via Client Server.
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