Banking Career Guide

Banking careers provide students and grads infinite opportunities to explore. Use this guide to find out more about this egg-citing industry, or to learn how to hatch a student or entry-level Banking job.

Banking Average Starting Salaries

Bank Teller
Vancouver, BC
$28,875
Calgary, AB
$31,000
Saskatoon, SK
$30,806
Winnipeg, MB
$30,648
Toronto, ON
$29,937
Montreal, QC
$30,597
Halifax, NS
$30,469
St. John's, NL
$31,185
NATIONAL AVERAGE
$29,188
Customer Service Representative
Vancouver, BC
$31,164
Calgary, AB
$33,411
Saskatoon, SK
$31,549
Winnipeg, MB
$29,833
Toronto, ON
$34,842
Montreal, QC
$30,187
Halifax, NS
$27,896
St. John's, NL
$27,537
NATIONAL AVERAGE
$34,368
Risk Management Analyst
Vancouver, BC
$44,845
Calgary, AB
$59,093
Saskatoon, SK
$49,309
Winnipeg, MB
$44,824
Toronto, ON
$50,003
Montreal, QC
$35,360
Halifax, NS
$43,445
St. John's, NL
$45,191
NATIONAL AVERAGE
$50,003
Account Manager
Vancouver, BC
$46,023
Calgary, AB
$51,174
Saskatoon, SK
$36,138
Winnipeg, MB
$41,483
Toronto, ON
$47,904
Montreal, QC
$45,241
Halifax, NS
$36,030
St. John's, NL
$36,318
NATIONAL AVERAGE
$45,067
Investment Analyst
Vancouver, BC
$49,378
Calgary, AB
$58,444
Saskatoon, SK
$48,107
Winnipeg, MB
$46,434
Toronto, ON
$58,903
Montreal, QC
$47,320
Halifax, NS
$43,869
St. John's, NL
$44,785
NATIONAL AVERAGE
$55,966
Financial Advisor
Vancouver, BC
$43,486
Calgary, AB
$45,554
Saskatoon, SK
$39,995
Winnipeg, MB
$38,340
Toronto, ON
$48,273
Montreal, QC
$41,790
Halifax, NS
$35,042
St. John's, NL
$34,238
NATIONAL AVERAGE
$44,174

Considering a career in Banking?

Banking is a fast paced, energetic industry with many opportunities for long term career growth. Whether you�re on the front lines of a retail branch or behind the scenes in corporate Banking, working in this industry will expose you to different aspects of the business world � from the Canadian economy to the specific practices of different Banking institutions.

"Your personal and professional growth is unique to you. Be mindful that it can take many forms including on the job learning that includes coaching and feedback and more formal approaches like instructor-led programs and professional designations."

Rehana Ciriani
Director, RBC Career Launch Program

Key skills:

  • Problem solving
  • Analytical skills
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Effective communication

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