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How to become a bank manager
You can get into this job through:
- a university course
- a college course
- an apprenticeship
- working towards this role
University
You could take a degree before applying for a management trainee scheme. Most degrees are acceptable, though you may gain relevant skills from subjects like:
- management
- accounting
- economics
- finance
- law
- marketing
- maths
You could get work experience during your degree through:
- taster days or work shadowing opportunities
- banking vacation schemes
- spring or summer internships
- a year in industry placement
Work experience will give you a head start when applying for trainee manager jobs when you graduate.
Entry requirements
You'll usually need:
- 2 to 3 A levels, or equivalent, for a degree
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College
You could do a course at college that may give you some of the skills and knowledge to apply for trainee bank manager positions.
For example you could do a T Level in Finance.
Entry requirements
You'll usually need:
- 4 or 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C), or equivalent, including English and maths for a T level
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Apprenticeship
You could join a bank as an apprentice and work your way up to management positions.
Relevant apprenticeships include the:
- financial services administrator advanced apprenticeship
- senior financial services customer adviser advanced apprenticeship
- financial services professional higher apprenticeship
- chartered manager degree apprenticeship
If you want to work in commercial or investment banking you could do a Level 7 senior investment and commercial banking professional, higher apprenticeship.
Entry requirements
You'll usually need:
- 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C), or equivalent, including English and maths, for an advanced apprenticeship
- 4 or 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C) and A levels, or equivalent, for a higher or degree apprenticeship
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Work
You could apply to join a bank in a customer service job and work your way up.
You'll usually need a least 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C), including English and maths, or equivalent qualifications.
You could take further training on the job while you study for management qualifications.
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Further information
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What it takes
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What it takes
Skills and knowledge
You'll need:
- excellent verbal communication skills
- business management skills
- customer service skills
- the ability to sell products and services
- leadership skills
- knowledge of economics and accounting
- ambition and a desire to succeed
- to be thorough and pay attention to detail
- to be able to use a computer and the main software packages competently
What you’ll do
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What you'll do
Day-to-day tasks
You will be responsible for the day-to-day running of your branch or a number of branches. You could:
- communicate and put into practice, business, marketing and sales plans
- monitor sales targets and budgets, and produce figures and reports
- assess lending risk
- motivate staff to meet targets
- learn about the needs of individual and business customers
- make sure that staff follow rules and procedures
- develop relationships with the local community and businesses
- deal with customer complaints
Working environment
You could work in an office.
You may need to wear smart business clothes.
Career path and progression
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Career path and progression
You could work towards chartered banker status with the Chartered Banker Institute. This could help broaden your career options at senior management level.
With experience, you could take on responsibility for several branches in a local area. You could move into head office operations, or work with the bank's overseas division.
You could also work in corporate or investment banking.
Current opportunities
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Current opportunities
Apprenticeships In England
Chartered Manager - Kraft Heinz Apprenticeship Program
- Wage: £21,000.00 Annually
- Location: London
Financial Services Administrator Apprentice
- Wage: £20,000.00 Annually
- Location: LONDON ROAD, SUNNINGDALE, ASCOT
Courses In England
Business Management (Financial Management) - BA Hons Degree - Topup (Subject to Re-Validation)
- Provider: BLACKPOOL AND THE FYLDE COLLEGE
- Start date: 11 September 2023
- Location: Blackpool
Diploma in Financial and Management Accounting (RQF Level 3)
- Provider: RNN GROUP
- Start date: 12 September 2023
- Location: Rotherham
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