Financial Institution Managers and Directors

£73,521

Average salary

Average annual salary UK 2020 | Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings

33 hours

Average weekly hours

Average weekly hours UK 2019 | Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings

2.84%

Unemployment rate

Unemployment rate UK 2019 | Labour Force Survey

Definition: Financial institution managers and directors

*SOC Code (Standard Occupational Classification): 1150

Financial institution managers and directors plan, organise, direct and co-ordinate the activities and resources of banks, building societies, insurance companies and post offices.

Common tasks include:

plans, organises, directs and co-ordinates the activities of financial institutions;
verifies that accounting, recording and information storage and retrieval procedures are adhered to;
authorises loans and mortgages in accordance with bank or building society policy;
promotes financial services, establishes contact with the local business community and professional firms;
preparing general reports and briefs on more complex cases for senior management;
ensures compliance with the statutory regulatory framework.

Qualifications

Entry is possible with A levels/H grades, S/NVQ levels 4 and 5, a degree or equivalent qualification. Those with higher qualifications obtain accelerated training. Internal promotion to management is also possible. On-the-job training is provided. Professional qualifications are available and often mandatory.

*Introduced in 1990, SOC is a multi-purpose common classification of occupations in UK. Jobs are defined in terms of skill level and skill content, including qualifications, training and work experience.

Employment status: Financial institution managers and directors

Regional employment: Financial institution managers and directors

Future employment: Financial institution managers and directors

Top 12 industries: Financial institution managers and directors

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Equality focus: Financial institution managers and directors

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