Banking

Banking

Scotland has a long and distinguished history in banking and is proud to house some of the biggest names in the banking industry including:

• BNP Paribas
• Citi
• Clydesdale Bank (part of National Australia Banking Group)
• J.P. Morgan
• Lloyds Banking Group (including the Bank of Scotland)
• Morgan Stanley
• Tesco Bank
• The Royal Bank of Scotland
• Virgin Money

Providing thousands of jobs for people of all nationalities in Scotland, these banks are amongst some of the best employers in Scotland.

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Scotland's strengths in banking

Scotland's strengths in the banking industry include:

• Retail Banking
• Corporate Banking
• Treasury
• Insurance services
• Actuarial services
• Consultancy services
• Mortgage services
• Investment management
• Corporate finance

Working in banking in Scotland

The vibrancy of the banking industry and the wide range of opportunities available combined with Scotland's excellent quality of life, make this vibrant country an ideal choice for your next career move.

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Academic opportunities in Scotland’s financial services industry

Scotland is leading the market in financial services innovation – not just in products and services, but also in education and training.

• Risk is a big feature and Heriot-Watt University in Edinburgh is meeting this need through the recent launch of the Scottish Financial Risk Academy, the first of its kind in the UK.
• The Chartered Institute of Banking in Scotland has also modified its professional training to produce more rounded bankers who are equipped to deal with today’s environments.
• The new Investment Accounting Diploma developed by Scottish Investment Operations (SIO) has been created to fill skills requirements in the investment industry.