facebookNot a investment related question, but I'm curious with regards to the prospects of working in the banking industry given how so many banks are cutting jobs recently. ? - Seedly

Yeo Enk Loui

28 Oct 2019

Career

Not a investment related question, but I'm curious with regards to the prospects of working in the banking industry given how so many banks are cutting jobs recently. ?

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Alvin Teo

28 Oct 2019

Aviva Relationship Consultant at Aviva Affinity Channel

While it seems no good, our index relies a lot on the banking industry.

And our consumerism requires a lot of banking as well.

If bank sales maybe not so much.

If bank teller you have a short and limited runway as its been many eons since I’ve visited one.

Then again, DBS CEO’s pay is cray cray so prospect wise it’s good if you are in the game.

Pascal S

27 Oct 2019

MBA Graduate at Singapore Management University

Hi

It depends on the type of opportunities you are seeking in the banking industry. The latter is really broad otherwise.
I might have a contrarian view - If you are able to join a bank now in a relatively mobile role, you should be able to make it once the tide reverses.
Hope this helps

Cheers,

Pascal

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