Potential Career/Occupation Information

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Overview:	Branch managers of banks and other financial institutions manage all of the functions of a branch office, which may include hiring personnel, approving loans and lines of credit, establishing a rapport with the community to attract business, and assisting customers with account problems. The trend is for branch mangers to become more oriented toward sales and marketing. It is important that they have knowledge about all types of products that the bank sells. They must keep abreast of the rapidly growing array of financial services and products offered.
Duties:	Establish and maintain relationships with individual or business customers or provide assistance with problems these customers may encounter. Examine, evaluate, or process loan applications. 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. Oversee the flow of cash or financial instruments. Recruit staff members and oversee training programs. Network within communities to find and attract new business. Approve, reject, or coordinate the approval or rejection of lines of credit or commercial, real estate, or personal loans. Prepare financial or regulatory reports required by laws, regulations, or boards of directors. Establish procedures for custody or control of assets, records, loan collateral, or securities to ensure safekeeping. Review collection reports to determine the status of collections and the amounts of outstanding balances.
Degree(s):	A.A. Liberal Arts and Sciences  A.S. Liberal Arts and Sciences (Mathematics and Science)  A.A.S. Accounting  A.A.S. Management: Marketing Concentration  A.S. Business Administration (Accounting and Marketing)
Job Outlook:	Employment in this field is projected to grow 5% to 8% percent from 2018 to 2028, which matches the average growth rate for all occupations.
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Education Level:	Typically, a Bachelor’s Degree from a 4-year college (some are 5 years) is required to be considered for this occupation.
Additional Training/Education:	A bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, economics, or business administration is the minimum academic preparation. Many employers are now beginning to seek graduates with a master’s degree, preferably in business administration, economics, finance, or risk management. These academic programs develop analytical skills and provide knowledge of the latest financial analysis methods and technology.
Recommended Skills:	Paying attention to what other people are saying, and taking time to understand the points being made. Determining how much money is required to get a job done, allocating those monies, and then accounting for all expenditures. Assigning duties to others, motivating them, and evaluating their performance. Using mathematics and/or statistics to solve problems. Being aware of the reactions of others, and understanding why they react the way they do. Talking, giving speeches, or speaking in a group to convey information, explain ideas, or give instructions.
Recommended Values:	Persuading and influencing others to change their attitudes, behavior, and/or opinions. Having a routine job where the duties are very predictable and not likely to change over a long period of time. Gaining the respect of others by the nature and/or level of responsibility of your work. Being able to decide on how to get something done without significant direction from someone else. Having a level of income that will afford you with luxuries, and which will allow you to become financially independent.

* National data collected by the Department of Labor in 2014 with projections through 2024. For New York green job information .

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Understanding acquiring positions in this field may be enhanced through continuing academic study (i.e. earning a baccalaureate or a master's degree) and/or work experience in the field, Queensborough Community College has established transfer agreements with other institutions for students who wish to further pursue their educational goals. Students are highly encouraged to meet with one of our Career Services to fully understand the opportunities available through study in their degree program.