Banking

The banking industry is frequently in the headlines, and not always for the right reasons. But there’s more to the sector than meets the eye.
For graduates, banking offers a tough but rewarding career which is notoriously competitive to get in to. The sector has many different areas, including Investment Banking, Stock Broking, Corporate Banking and everything in between! Perhaps surprisingly, a career in banking is not just for those who have studied Finance at university but open to any student who has an excellent academic record.
To succeed in banking you’ll have to put the work in and 12+ hour days are often considered the norm. But if you’re prepared to put in the hard work and rise to the challenge, the rewards in banking are certainly there.

What's in it for you?

There’s a wealth of opportunities in banking not least because within the industry are innumerable opportunities in areas such as law, HR, public relations and marketing, to name a few. Career progression is often based on merit and could see you rise fast in to senior positions - if you can handle the pressure and long working hours.
Banking also presents a great opportunity to work on the global stage; London is one of the world’s foremost financial hubs and many banks from abroad are headquartered in the City of London and in the Canary Wharf area. This industry presents a wide range of opportunities with responsibility at an early stage and fast career progression. Combine that with very good pay and benefits and you might find banking is the career path for you.

Are you dedicated to a career in banking?

Are you a resilient person?

Can you think outside the box and come up with new ideas?

Do like to think big and see the potential of working on the global stage?

Are you hardworking and able to perform under pressure?

Are you confident in adjusting to new situations and challenges?

Are you passionate about developing and growing your own skills?

Can you demonstrate authority to demonstrate your leadership potential?

Can you show that your skills and experience to a career in banking?

Investment Banking
Investment Banks are focused on helping large organisations, including governments and commercial companies - to raise money through selling securities on the markets. This enables scaling up to be possible for these organisations, on a large scale.
Corporate Banking
Corporate Banking provides tailored financial services to large companies and organisations and are distinct from Retail Banking. The complexity and volume of transactions are often much larger in Corporate Banking often adding greater risk.
Retail Banking
Retail Banking provides banking services, loans and advice to businesses and the public generally through high-street branches.