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What does it take to become a private banker?
Hi Damon,
Thanks for your question. Private bankers are financial services sales agents who serve all the financial needs of a single affluent individual or a business. You can read about the career path to become a private banker via the US Bureau of Labor Statistics web page on “Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents”: http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos122.htm Be sure to check out the section on required training and qualifications.
You can read about general careers in banking via this page: http://www.bls.gov/oco/cg/cgs027.htm
There are some articles about careers at private banks on this site: http://www.fincareer.com/
If you are seeking more specific advice, please feel free to ask another question.
Good luck!
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