Q&A for How to Become a Bank Manager

Get a bachelor's degree from any recognised university, then apply for PO (probationary officer) and then works for few years as PO in the bank. After a short time, if you've excelled, you will get a promotion and each promotion will see you getting closer to your managing post. Getting an MBA can help to fast track things for you, as can taking challenging roles and/or overseas positions.

First, you should apply for the post of P.O. After you work as a P.O. for a duration of time, then you will be promoted to become a bank manager.

To become a bank manager, you must have bachelor’s degree in a field related to finance or business. But some banks encourage their employees to get a master’s degree in business administration.

Look for internship or volunteer opportunities in your field and ask your teachers for advice on how to get started in your chosen career.

Finance, English and basic math courses can be useful for a bank job. However, even if you have taken other classes it should not matter as long as you complete the high school or undergrad. The most important thing for a bank job are the skills like communication, organization, networking, ability to think quickly, customer service and empathetic problem solving.

Look for banks that come for campus recruitment, as they have 1-2 years accelerated programs for fresh graduates to complete on-the-job training and grow into the role of Branch Manager. Alternately, you will need to get some retail experience of cash handling, customer service and sales skills for about 1-2 years and apply to a bank for an entry level relationship banker role and grow to bank manager role in 3-5 years.

Yes. You would typically apply for a student visa (F-1 visa). After completing your degree, you can seek employment in the banking sector back home. Many students use their international education to gain valuable expertise. Be sure to comply with U.S. immigration laws during your studies and after graduation, including any optional practical training (OPT) or work programs available for graduates.

You'll need to pass the required exams to meet the knowledge requirements for becoming a PO.

Typically, it takes 1 to 2 years to earn a Master's degree in business, such as an MBA, depending on the program type. A full-time MBA usually takes about 2 years, while some accelerated programs can be completed in 12 to 18 months. Part-time MBAs may take 3 to 4 years, and an Executive MBA for experienced professionals can take around 1½ to 2 years.

Candidates with an engineering degree are eligible for various bank exams. Certain streams like IT may be eligible for Specialist Officer roles.

To become a bank manager, you need at least a bachelor's degree in finance or a related field, such as a Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com) or Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.).