Your success in this job will depend on how detail-oriented you are, your knowledge of accounting and your ability to communicate. Being a loan officer requires that you have good selling skills, an ability to understand a business and a solid understanding of how banking works. Most people in upper management at banks were once loan officers. Most importantly, you are responsible for establishing relations with customers. This job can be very satisfying, is never boring and requires you to be hands-on.
Many bank managers start as tellers or customer service representatives.
Key things go have for this position are customer service skills, empathy, quantitative ability, strong work ethic, organization and and a solid understanding of banking. Can move up to be a market manager and oversee branches in a market. This work will give you knowledge of business, investing, estate planning, taxes, probate law and will involve a lot of counseling. Your job will be to make mortgage loans to homebuyers and businesses. This involves heavy contact with real estate professionals, credit checks, and dealing with new buyers.