They would see a lot of interaction with the associates in our company that make us so great. Hopefully they would learn something new as would I, and we would have a great time together.
CAREER
Financial Managers
Overview
Salary Median (2020)
$134,180
Projected Job Growth (2019-2029)
+15.5% (much faster than the average)
Most Common Level of Education
Bachelor's degree
Career
Roadtrip Nation Leaders in This Career
What Financial Managers Do
Plan, direct, or coordinate accounting, investing, banking, insurance, securities, and other financial activities of a branch, office, or department of an establishment.
Other Job Titles Financial Managers May Have
Banking Center Manager (BCM), Branch Manager, Credit Administration Manager, Financial Center Manager, Regional Manager, Service Center Manager
How Leaders Describe a Typical Day at Work
On a typical day a student would observe me assisting clients with their financial needs. That could mean helping them open an account, assist them with managing their debts or any financial concerns they may have. A student would also observe me coaching my staff and addressing any operational concern of the day.
Tasks & Responsibilities May Include
- Establish and maintain relationships with individual or business customers or provide assistance with problems these customers may encounter.
- Plan, direct, or coordinate the activities of workers in branches, offices, or departments of establishments, such as branch banks, brokerage firms, risk and insurance departments, or credit departments.
- Recruit staff members.
- Prepare operational or risk reports for management analysis.
- Evaluate data pertaining to costs to plan budgets.
Education
Level of Education Attained by Financial Managers
Most common level of education among people in
this career: Bachelor's degree (42%)
Some college, no degree
17%
Bachelor's degree
42%
Master's degree
20%
Other*
21%
*All other responses combined for clarity.
Majors Related to Career
Educational Paths Suggested by Leaders
Suggested Path
High School
Bachelor
Graduate
Business Administration and Management, General
Suggested Path
High School
Bachelor
Psychology, General
Graduate
Psychology, General
Additional Skills & Experiences That Can Help You Excel
Learning to motivate people in a positive way, to encourage their growth and nuture their passions as you help them direct that in a positive way.
Some skills which are needed are customer service skills and a genuine concern for your customers and your fellow employees. To do your best on a daily basis and encourage your employees to do the same.
Getting Started
Recommended First Step for:
Middle School Students
Someone once told me you can never speak / write / read enough in a professional setting. Do that, and find ways to connect with people. I think that will help in all aspects of life.
You must love problem solving and helping people, along with an understanding of math.
High School Students
College Students
Everyone
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