PORA NEWS
A career in the banking sector is one of the most coveted professions under the sun! Qualities pertaining to a robust personality, strong leadership, intellectual communication and the right attitude are key to hatching a career in banking.
Here are some of the reasons why a banking professional needs to be much more than a person with a high-class degree from a reputed educational institution.
High Pressure Environment
The banking sector involves working with challenging objectives, rigorous and changing deadlines and a variety of new information appearing with no prior notice. A successful banking professional must think independently and work collaboratively to handle the high pressure environment of a bank. This means being resilient, professional as well as diplomatic given any situation.
Rapid Advancements in Technology and Trends
Professionals do not have to be exactly “tech –savvy” to survive in the banking market. But the need to feel updated with the changing trends goes a long way in preparing oneself for the global future of the banking sector. Staying motivated and in tune with industry advancements can shape your career as a successful banker. Banking professionals are expected not only to have a ample knowledge base, but should feel the urge to be well informed in terms of emerging changes and techniques.
Global growth
The banking market in Singapore is rapidly evolving as a global centre of financial management. Soft skills such as ability to work as a part of cross culture work environment, team management skills and effective communication skills are indispensable to propel your career to the next higher level.
The need to think out-of-the-box
Innovation is at the core of the banking market. Banking professionals need to exhibit the ability to remain extremely sharp, learn quickly and seize new ideas with ease. A high level of intellectual naturally lends itself to curiosity analytical prowess as well as innovation.
Banking professional with the ability to think outside the box, resolve problems, and predict and forestall problems that have not yet materialized are highly valued. To be a successful banker and to be a part of the challenging world of banking and finance, every banker must be agile, proactive and flexible to equip himself to the changing needs of the world economy.