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Definition • Commercial banks are in the business of providing banking services to individuals, small businesses and large organizations. While the banking sector has been consolidating, it is worth noting that far more people are employed in the commercial banking sector than any other part of the financial services industry.
Trends & Needs • Broad Business Understanding and People Skills Needed • Accounting and Writing Skills are Crucial • High Grades less important than work ethic • International talent is in high demand at money-center banks. • Corporate Investment Products in High Demand • Days of Easy Hours Long Gone
Skills • People skills: High • Sales skills: High • Communication skills: High • Analytical skills: Medium • Ability to synthesize: Medium • Creative ability: Medium • Initiative: Medium • Work hours:40-60/week
Jobs • Trainee/credit analyst $48,000 • Bachelor's Degree Junior Loan Officer $60,000 • Bachelor's Degree + 3 Years Loan Officer $100,000 • 5-7 years Senior Corporate Loan Officer $115,000 • 10 years-Mortgage Originator$40,000 • 1 year or more Financial Analyst$58,000 • 3 years or more- Personal Banker$40,000
Top Banks • Bank of America • J.P Morgan Chase • Citigroup • Wells Fargo • PNC Financial Services • U.S. Bancorp • Bank of the New York Mellon • State Street