Finance & Accounting

Banking Professional

Works in retail, corporate or operational roles across the banking sector.

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What this career is

Banking careers span branch operations, credit, treasury, compliance and corporate banking. Public sector entry is typically through competitive examinations.

Typical education pathway
Graduation in any discipline; entry through bank recruitment examinations

What professionals typically do

  • Serve customers and manage accounts or credit
  • Assess loan applications and documentation
  • Apply regulatory and compliance requirements
  • Support branch or corporate banking operations

Typical education pathways

  • Graduation in any discipline for most entry examinations
  • B.Com, BBA or MBA in finance for specialised roles

Important skills

  • Financial products
  • Customer service
  • Compliance
  • Accuracy

Suitable student interests

  • Finance
  • Working with people
  • Structured work

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