Category
Business & Finance
What It Is
Helps individuals with banking products, loans, or basic financial services at a bank or credit union.
Best For
People who like structured environments, customer service, and want a path toward financial advising or lending.
Avoid If
You dislike sales targets tied to financial products.
Degree Required
No degree required for entry roles, though some employers prefer one for advancement tracks.
Skills Needed
Customer service, basic financial literacy, sales, attention to compliance detail.
Training Path
Entry-level bank teller or personal banker role, with employer-provided training and internal promotion path.
Certs / Licenses
NMLS registration required for loan officers; Series 6/7 licenses needed for those moving into investment products.
Time to First Job
Immediate entry-level hiring; employer training happens on the job.
Cost to Enter
$0 for entry roles (employer-trained); licensing costs apply only for advancement.
Income Range
General estimate: $34,000-$42,000 entry-level, $50,000-$75,000+ as loan officer/personal banker. Verify local data.
First Job Titles
Bank Teller, Personal Banker Trainee.
Companies Hiring
National and regional banks, credit unions, mortgage lenders.
Best Next Step
Apply directly to local bank/credit union teller or personal banker openings; most training happens on the job.