Driving Success

Increasingly, commercial banks are moving into activities once considered to be the darling of investment banks. Financial arms are cropping up all over, which is great news for entrants to the B-2-B money world. Specialist companies are also forming, such as venture capitalists and outsourcing solutions. Look beyond the neon bank signs, and you’ll spot some phenomenal opportunities.

Your career can progress at many levels and there are jobs to suit most personalities. Size and the location of organisations will greatly influence the types of opportunities available, but in large global corporations, international secondments and well-structured training programmes are big attractions. Taking professional qualifications will enhance career prospects and increase the size of your pay packet. Some will be mandatory, while others signal a commitment to learning and development and could help you break through any “glass ceilings”.