How to become a bank manager
You can get into this job through:
- a university course
- a college course
- an apprenticeship
- working towards this role
University
You could take a degree before applying for a management trainee scheme. Although a specific subject is not needed particularly relevant degree subjects include:
- management
- accounting
- economics
- finance
- law
- marketing
- maths
You could do a retail banking vacation scheme, internship or year placement during your degree. This will give you a head start when applying for trainee manager jobs when you graduate.
Entry requirements
You'll usually need:
- 2 to 3 A levels, or equivalent, for a degree
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College
You could do a course at college that may give you some of the skills and knowledge to apply for trainee bank manager positions.
Courses include:
- T Level in Finance
Entry requirements
You'll usually need:
- 4 or 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C), or equivalent, including English and maths for a T level
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Apprenticeship
You could join a bank as an apprentice and work your way up to management positions. Apprenticeships relevant to this role include:
- Level 3 Financial services administrator
- Level 3 Senior financial services customer adviser
- Level 6 Financial services professional
- Level 6 Chartered manager degree apprenticeship
If you want to work in commercial or investment banking you could do a Level 7 Senior investment and commercial banking professional higher apprenticeship.
Entry requirements
You'll usually need:
- 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C), or equivalent, including English and maths, for an advanced apprenticeship
- 4 or 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C) and A levels, or equivalent, for a higher or degree apprenticeship
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Work
You could apply to join a bank in a customer service job and work your way up.
You'll usually need a least 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C), including English and maths, or equivalent qualifications.
You could take further training on the job while you study for management qualifications.
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Further information
You can find more advice about training and working in banking from the London Institute of Banking and Finance and Chartered Banker Institute.