Banking area is related to money, credit and other products offered by banks. These institutions can be commercial banks that offer accounts for any person, saving banks, and cooperative banks. This industry involves several areas such as reinsurance, acquisitions, investments, private banking, fund management, insurance broking, trading, finance, among others, so there is a wide variety of professionals working on it.

People working on Banking area usually perform many of the following tasks:
• Advising about types of accounts.
• Managing money.
• Analysing client needs for insurance plans.
• Creating reports.
• Negotiating deals.

• Having math skills.
• Being methodical and organised.
• Having good communication skills.
• Being accurate.
• Being able to work with a team.
• Having understanding of client confidentiality.
• Being able to make decisions under pressure.
• Having IT skills.
• Being able to learn quickly.
• Being reliable and trustworthy.

Banking is a wide area where qualification requirements depend on institutions and jobs offered. A general recommendation is to have a 2:1 degree or graduate training in math, economics, finance, or related subject, including a suitable number of UCAS points. It is also recommended to have an IT degree for certain job placements where it is necessary the use of computer software.

MBA or other specialist postgraduate qualifications are also welcome among candidates because they increase chances to get a better job.