Prepare for the Future of Banking Leadership

The financial sector is evolving, and the demand for skilled professionals is rising:

  • Economic Expansion: More businesses mean more financial transactions.
  • Retirement of Baby Boomers: Leadership roles in banking and lending are being vacated with no succession plan in place for experienced bankers to fill these critical roles.
  • Complexity of Financial Transactions: Professionals must navigate regulations, governance, risk, and global finance.


Industry Trends

  • Commercial loan demand is rising (Federal Reserve, 2024).
  • Businesses need financing for equipment and growth.
  • Commercial real estate loans have doubled from 2012 to 2024.


In High Demand

There are 75,100 financial manager openings per year. Who will fill them?

  • Financial Managers: 17% projected job growth (2023–2033, BLS).
  • Securities & Financial Services: 7% job growth (2023–2033, BLS).
  • Investment Banking: Demand is increasing as global markets expand.

     

Learn More

Contact Missy Orlando, assistant vice president, strategic partnerships & workforce/business development at 610-413-8300 or Missy.Orlando@Alvernia.edu.

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