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2015-11-26 16:22:20

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Deepak Sharma

Contributor-Level 8

Hi Anil,
Banking jobs include in:
1. Retail.
2. Corporate.
3. Investment Banking and
4. Treasury Operations.
Openings are available at various levels, from Bank Clerical to Probationary Officers. Opportunities include in Nationalized banks and Private banks. Usually recruitment is done on the basis of a written test. The advertisements for recruitment appear in newspapers as well as the Employment News.
MBA Finance is very reputed course to make a career in Banking/Finance. An MBA Finance trains on various subjects like:
1. Corporate Finance.
2. Costing.
3. Budgeting.
4. International Finance.
5. Working Capital Management.
6. Investments and Secur
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2015-11-26 13:08:06

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Lalit BhandariIf I agreed with you, we'd both be wrong!

Scholar-Level 16

Hi Anil,
Banking and Financial Services careers include a variety of banking and money management services such as saving, investing and retirement plans. Careers in banking and financial services range from customer service banking and sales positions, financial advisers and analyst positions. They typically work in commercial banks, mortgage companies, savings and loan establishments and credit unions. Government agencies and companies also require financial services professionals to manage their portfolios and statements and also to audit and regulate other institutions.
Skills and personality
• Ability to comprehend large amounts of
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2015-11-24 12:26:10

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Neha Agarwal

Guide-Level 14

Hi Anil,
Investment banking is a good platform for young individuals to progress in the banking industry. Certain core skills are required to excel in this field:
Good working stamina
Effective communication skills
Mental and emotional vigor to withstand pressure situations
The flair to provide valuation estimations and be able to back up calculations rationally
Courses offered in India:
Diploma in Investment Banking and Equity Research
MBA in Investment Banking
PG Programme in Security Analysis, Portfolio Management & Investment Banking
UG Programme in Security Analysis, Portfolio Management & Investment Banking
BA in Finance & Investment Bankin
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2015-11-24 12:22:21

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Neha Agarwal

Guide-Level 14

Hi Anil,
You can opt for Advance Diploma in Banking, Finance & Insurance Mgmt / Advance Diploma in Finance Mgmt. Both these courses are specialized courses for professionals who wish to attain perfection & detail knowledge in Banking & Insurance Industry.
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2015-11-20 11:35:04

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Neha Agarwal

Guide-Level 14

Hi Roni,
*Course options-
Post Graduate Diploma in Finance
Post Graduate Diploma in BFSI
Post Graduate Program Investment Banking and Strategy
PGDM - Banking, Insurance and Financial Services
Post Graduate Diploma In Banking Operations
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2015-11-20 11:34:30

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Neha Agarwal

Guide-Level 14

Hi Roni,
Banking is one of the most sought after career choice among the students. It is an entry into a well paid, secure and status career.
Public sector banks recruit candidates at 2 levels- the officer level and the clerical level. After XII (Commerce or any subject) Graduation followed by banking examination for Probationary officers can be taken.
Foreign and Private banks recruit bright candidates from the parent organization on the basis of merit or campus selections are made at reputed management institutes. MBA/ Masters in Finance Control/ CA/ Certified Analysts course/ Business Economics/ Public Relations /Law are preferred qua
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2015-11-20 11:21:42

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Neha Agarwal

Guide-Level 14

Hi Anil,
Yes, you can do post graduation diploma in banking and finance after BBA. Eligibility to do this program is 10+2+3.
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2015-11-19 18:11:55

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Neha Agarwal

Guide-Level 14

Hi Anil,
Banking is a career that offers opportunities to students from all streams, be it humanities, commerce or science. However, to make a career in banking, you must be good at analyzing numbers, that is, your mathematics must be strong enough to interpret and analyse numerical data. You must be prepared for the Banking Entrance Exams and for the interviews that follow these entrance examinations.
After 10+2 you can make banking as you career. You can do graduation taking banking as a specialisation. After that you can sit for Bank PO exams or go ahead with higher education-
PG Diploma in Banking
Diploma in Banking & Finance
Diploma in
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2015-11-19 18:06:20

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Neha Agarwal

Guide-Level 14

Hi Anil,
Engineers, agricultural scientists, home economists, chemists, lawyers, language specialists can enter banking through the special category intake.
Foreign and Private banks recruit bright candidates from the parent organization on the basis of merit or campus selections are made at reputed management institutes. MBA/ Masters in Finance Control/ CA/ Certified Analysts course/ Business Economics/ Public Relations /Law are preferred qualifications for Multinational and Private Banks.
Essential skills-
Skills required
Team leadership qualities
Integrity, confidentiality and honesty in all dealings with money, customers & staff
Foreign e
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2015-11-19 17:44:19

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Neha Agarwal

Guide-Level 14

Hi Anil,
As per your query you may opt for finance as your specialization, as after pursuing this course you may look out for exciting careers in banks, financial consultancies and financial institutions.
You may get involved in consumer and investment banking, institutional finance, merchant banking, corporate finance and international finance.
Once you complete your B.com you may work for 2-3 years and then opt for MBA in finance as it will further enhance your career prospects.
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