Jobs in the retail banking sector cover a huge variety of roles. There is room for almost every skill and qualification, from back room administration and communications support, to legal work drawing up contracts and monitoring regulatory compliance, analysis, strategic development and marketing
With few exceptions, working in these organisations requires experience, training, relevant education and the ability to work well with others. Computer literacy, including experience with the MS Office suite, is an essential requirement. Experience in credit cards and financial services, particularly retail banking, will be expected
Analyst, marketing and communications roles will demand in-depth knowledge and experience of the industry, the ability to identify and articulate key concepts, and fluent presentation skills. Median salaries range from £40,000 - £50,000, with senior managerial positions attracting as much as £80,000. There is often scope for entry-level positions in clerical work on temporary basis at £10/hour while at the other end of the scale, project skills employed for three or six months at a time can pay £200 - £600 per day.