Academy
Â鶹ÊÓƵ Banking & Financial Services Academy
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.