Hey,

No, you don't need to have Masters or Diplo ma in finance and advance accounting tally.

The eligibility you require to become a branch manager is given below;

1. Degree level - Bachelor's degree in accounting, business administration or finance.

CPA or CFA ( optional ) but it's certification is helpful.

2. Experience - 5 years of financial services as loan officer, financial analyst or assistant Branch manager.

3. Key skills - Customer service, communication, accounting, decision-making, time management skills, knowledge skills, knowledge of federal and state regulation regarding financial reporting.

The duty of branch manager includes,

• Daily operation of financial institution's satellite offices.

• Supervise Branch workers.

• Oversee cash flow and other financial instruments.

• Proper understanding of loan products and  a good background in community involvement, etc.

In case you are looking for a promotion and want a prosperous future then you need to have a Master in Finance, economics or related field, you could also go for courses like CFA or CPA because it's certification is really useful and beneficial in promiprom your position. A graduate degree may help you to switch or advance your position to like Regional Manger or Regional Vice President.

I hope this information is helpful to you and in case of any further doubt or query, feel free to revert back. I would be happy to help.

All the very best !!

• It depends in your job profile. If you are selected for the job which is more specialised in operations and handling the various aspects for the bank then there is need to do the specialisation. If you are selected for mainly sales then there is no such need of it.