Job Responsibilities
Customer service provided by each of the branches under my
control. Achievement of targets for sale of Banking, Financial
and related services as well as attracting new clients.
Management of all issues arising whether customer related, staff
or any financial matters
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Job Requirements
Entry to the bank can be with as little as 3 GCSEs but there are
also opportunities for graduate entrants.
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Uppers
Sorting out financial issues for clients whether businesses or individuals.
Coaching members of staff and seeing them progress in their careers. Meeting
people, including business leaders, in the local community
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Downers
Dealing with underperforming members of staff.
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Lifestyle
There is a good career path, but it is necessary to put in a
lot of hard work and quickly progress up the career ladder to
obtain good remuneration, which is only at the higher levels for
more senior managers. Obtaining professional qualifications
through study of degree level qualification in banking will also
help this progress.
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Compensation
Starting salary is from around ??12k per annum and rises mainly
through taking on additional responsibility. Annual bonuses are
paid by performance targets being achieved and can be
substantial for over performance. Share Option schemes are
awarded to the very highest performers each year and can be
exercised after 3 years if performance criteria are met. For new
entrants the pension scheme does not commence until the age of
23 and is contributory. There is now no final salary sheme
available for anyone who has entered the bank over the last few
years
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Advice to Jobseekers
There is a good career path, but it is necessary to put in a
lot of hard work and quickly progress up the career ladder to
obtain good remuneration, which is only at the higher levels for
more senior managers. Obtaining professional qualifications
through study of degree level qualification in banking will also
help this progress.
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