Banking, Finance & Insurance

Hi,
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.
An undergraduate degree is essential to kick start your career in banking-
B.COM Bnaking and Finance
BBA Finance
B.A Economics
Thereafter, you can sit for Bank PO exams or go ahead with higher education-
MBA Banking & Finance
PG Diploma in Banking & Operations
M.COM
PG Diploma in Financial Planning and Wealth Management
The essential skills-
Skills required
Team leadership qualities
Integrity, confidentiality and honesty in all dealings with money, customers & staff
Foreign exchange transactions need an analytical, quick and mature mind
Good communications skills in speech & writing
Numerical aptitude
Well-organised mind and well-rounded personality
Employment Opportunities-
Public sector Banks
Private sector banks
Multinational Banks
All financial institutions
Also refer-
https://www.shiksha.com/getArticleDetail/2036/Banking-For-A-Career
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Hi,
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.
An undergraduate degree is essential to kick start your career in banking such as-
B.COM
BBA Finance
B.A Economics
Thereafter, you can sit for Bank PO exams or go ahead with higher education-
MBA Banking & Finance
PG Diploma in Banking & Operations
M.COM
PG Diploma in Financial Planning and Wealth Management
The essential skills-
Skills required
Team leadership qualities
Integrity, confidentiality and honesty in all dealings with money, customers & staff
Foreign exchange transactions need an analytical, quick and mature mind
Good communications skills in speech & writing
Numerical aptitude
Well-organised mind and well-rounded personality
Employment Opportunities-
Public sector Banks
Private sector banks
Multinational Banks
All financial institutions
Also refer-
https://www.shiksha.com/getArticleDetail/2036/Banking-For-A-Career
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Hi,
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.
An undergraduate degree is essential to kick start your career in banking.
Thereafter, you can sit for Bank PO exams or go ahead with higher education-
MBA Banking & Finance
PG Diploma in Banking & Operations
M.COM
PG Diploma in Financial Planning and Wealth Management
The essential skills-
Skills required
Team leadership qualities
Integrity, confidentiality and honesty in all dealings with money, customers & staff
Foreign exchange transactions need an analytical, quick and mature mind
Good communications skills in speech & writing
Numerical aptitude
Well-organised mind and well-rounded personality
Employment Opportunities-
Public sector Banks
Private sector banks
Multinational Banks
All financial institutions
Also refer-
https://www.shiksha.com/getArticleDetail/2036/Banking-For-A-Career
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Hi,
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.
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.
So you can pick the stream considering the above facts and also as per your skills, interest, aptitude and career goal.
You can even start working on the essential skills-
Team leadership qualities
Integrity, confidentiality and honesty in all dealings with money, customers & staff
Foreign exchange transactions need an analytical, quick and mature mind
Good communications skills in speech & writing
Numerical aptitude
Well-organised mind and well-rounded personality
Also refer-
https://www.shiksha.com/getArticleDetail/942/Career-In-Banking
https://www.shiksha.com/getArticleDetail/176/Banking-Courses-And-Institutions
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Hi,
*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
1. Indian Institute of Financial Planning- 1 Year Post Graduate Diploma in Advance Financial Planning and Wealth Management
An industry integrated curriculum that prepares students to take off from day one in organizations they join after the completion of course. All inputs related to the job requirements are provided to the students under this programme.
2. Indian Institute of Banking and Finance- Diploma in Banking and Finance
1 Year, Diploma
It is a yearlong program; specifically designed for students who want to enhance their knowledge and skills in the field of banking and finance. This program provides a competitive edge to students by providing them with the required practical exposure.
3. NIBF (Institute of Banking & Finance )- Post Graduate Program in Banking & Finance
For Students interested in pursuing a career in Banking & financial Services, the PGPBF is an unique opportunity to obtain first hand knowledge, both theoretical and practical from an institute established by the Banking and Financial industry professionals.
You may visit the respective websites for further details.
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Hi,
If you have done MBA in Finance, you should have many opportunities to start a career in Banking sector. 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 PO can be taken.
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.
So you can pick the stream considering the above facts and also as per your skills, interest, aptitude and career goal.
You can even start working on the essential skills-
Team leadership qualities
Integrity, confidentiality and honesty in all dealings with money, customers & staff
Foreign exchange transactions need an analytical, quick and mature mind
Good communications skills in speech & writing
Numerical aptitude
Well-organised mind and well-rounded personality
If you think that your MBA is not sufficient then you can opt for some short term courses in Banking . The best institute for this IFBI which is a part of NIIT. They have many centres across the country. There are 2 PG Diploma courses. One is for 3 months and another is for 4 months. After the successful completion , you can get paid internships and they also prepares for various Banking exams. These PG Diploma courses are really helpful to create successfull career in the BFSI sector. Also refer-
https://www.shiksha.com/getArticleDetail/942/Career-In-Banking
https://www.shiksha.com/getArticleDetail/176/Banking-Courses-And-Institutions
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