Ah yes, the world of banking & finance—where money moves faster than your morning espresso, spreadsheets spread wider than your network, and “return on investment” isn’t just a phrase, it’s a way of life. Whether you’re crunching numbers in retail banking, underwriting big loans, or steering investment deals, you’ll need your wits (and possibly caffeine).
$101,344
Average Salary
6.89%
Annual Sector Growth
963500
Job offer
1096275
Companies
Digital-only banks (neobanks) are booming, offering seamless, mobile-first services to younger users .
AI & automation are transforming customer service, fraud detection, and back-office workflows .
Embedded finance & Banking-as-a-Service (BaaS) are integrating financial services into non-financial platforms, unlocking fresh revenue streams .
M&A and capital markets rebound—investment banking fees and deal activity are surging again (investment banking revenues expected to grow ~13% in 2025) .
Regulatory alignment and modernization—greater global coordination is underway via Basel and FSB, aiming to harmonize capital, AML, and cross-border standards .
AI & automation tools (especially in customer support, risk analysis, and fraud detection)
Embedded finance platforms & BaaS integration
Financial modeling / Valuation skills (for M&A, capital markets, investment banking)
Regulatory compliance expertise (AML, Basel updates, capital adequacy)
Digital banking & fintech literacy (mobile-first strategies, neobank operations)