Key stage 3

In year 7 and 8 you will begin to look at different industries and sectors. The finance and banking sector is all about money! Do you enjoy calculating and working with numbers? Are you good at managing your personal finance? Looking at your interests and skills will help you identify if this could be the career path for you.

Should do

  • Read the Banking and Finance page on Success at School to learn more about the career pathway.

  • In Maths, ensure that you complete all work to the best of your ability and speak to your teacher about how the skills learnt can apply to banking and finance.

  • Attend a talk by our 'Futures Fellows' on Banking and Finance.

  • Visit the Bank of England 'Education' Knowledge Bank section and find out what banking and finance involves-.

Could do

  • Attend a lecture series related to Banking and Finance in school.

  • Visit the Financial Services section in the Careers Library on Unifrog and watch the videos related to different careers

  • Look how you spend money- create a plan to try and be more efficient in your spending and saving.

  • Ask your parents if they know anyone in the field of banking and finance that you could speak to about the role and complete an interview with them about the key skills that you require.

  • Take part in competitions related to this field run by the London Institute of Banking and Finance.