What does a Banker do?
Bankers have many subtitles depending on their role inside a financial business. But at their core, Bankers facilitate transactions between customers and institutions, or between corporations and other entities. A banker will be the liaison before, during and after transactions have occurred. They are tasked with making sure all business is conducted in accordance with current laws and regulations while providing financial benefit for their employer and clients.
Bankers can have a wide range of educational backgrounds. Low-level Bankers will usually possess a bachelor's degree in finance. From there, aspiring bankers can pursue an advanced degree in many financial related fields, and obtain their Clean u4 or Series 7 certifications. Due to the nature of ushering assets, a keen eye for detail and a strong set of ethics are desirable qualities in Bankers.
- Conduct all transactions in line with Local, State and Federal laws
- Ensure all exchanges are documented properly
- Provide factual information to clients about business opportunities
- Seek out new avenues of business in your market
- Keep up on current financial trends
- Be informed of current changes to laws and standards
- Pursue ongoing education
- Understand and practice all guidelines of AML and KYC
- Advanced degree in related field (preferred)
- Clean 4U certification (preferred)
- Series 7 certification (preferred)
- Excellent analytical processing
- Self-motivated attitude
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- An understanding of AML and KYC
- Robust researching, resourcing and networking expertise
- Submission to a background check
Banker Salaries
Average Base Pay
Banker Career Path
Learn how to become a Banker, what skills and education you need to succeed, and what level of pay to expect at each step on your career path.
Years of Experience Distribution
Banker Insights
American National Bank and Trust Company“Great employers who make sure that you are taken care of and want you to progress in your career here!”
HSBC“Salaries are good but not competitive specially that they don't provide any type of bonuses throughout the year.”
People's United Bank“Pay isn’t great and when you move up within company raises are little to nothing.”
Bank Central Asia“Good benefit with 2 times bonus (1st bonus based on performance 2nd is year end bonus)”
Chase“My manager was great in considering my school work but I know that varies from branch to branch.”
Citizens“Because there is a lot of tenure here there are very minimal career advancement opportunities.”
Chase“If you have a good team it can be a great place to work for.”
Citizens“No raise offered to moving to bigger busier branch meaning much more work and higher goals just to get the same bonus.”
Frequently asked questions about the role and responsibilities of a Banker
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