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What is an international banker and how to become one

Updated January 8, 2025
2 min read
There is more than meets the eye when it comes to being an international banker. For example, did you know that they make an average of $16.21 an hour? That's $33,710 a year! Between 2018 and 2028, the career is expected to grow 17% and produce 123,100 job opportunities across the U.S.
ScoreInternational BankerUS Average
Salary
2.6

Avg. Salary $33,710

Avg. Salary $59,228

Stability level
9.5

Growth rate 17%

Growth rate 0.3%

Diversity
3.2
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 0.33%

Asian 7.85%

Black or African American 5.69%

Hispanic or Latino 10.17%

Unknown 4.03%

White 71.93%

Gender

female 50.00%

male 50.00%

Age - 46
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 3.00%

Asian 7.00%

Black or African American 14.00%

Hispanic or Latino 19.00%

White 57.00%

Gender

female 47.00%

male 53.00%

Age - 46
Stress level
9.5

Stress level is very high

7.1 - high

Complexity level
9.3

Complexity level is advanced

7 - challenging

Work life balance
4.9

Work life balance is fair

6.4 - fair

Key steps to become an international banker

  1. Explore international banker education requirements

    Most common international banker degrees

    Bachelor's

    74.3 %

    Master's

    14.3 %

    Associate

    8.6 %
  2. Start to develop specific international banker skills

    SkillsPercentages
    International Trade47.05%
    Bank Products18.39%
    KYC14.49%
    Financial Objectives8.24%
    Customer Service6.94%
  3. Complete relevant international banker training and internships

    Accountants spend an average of 1-3 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New international bankers learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as an international banker based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real international banker resumes.
  4. Research international banker duties and responsibilities

    • Lead the district in sales by initiating and document a proactive customer profiling effort and sale calls.
    • Develop business relationships and provide financial advisory skills for business owners seeking depository accounts, notary services and lines of credit.
    • Develop business relationships and provide financial advisory skills for business owners seeking depository accounts, notary services and lines of credit.
  5. Apply for international banker jobs

    Now it's time to start searching for an international banker job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

    1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
    2. Consult your professional network
    3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
    4. Watch out for job scams

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Average international banker salary

The average international banker salary in the United States is $33,710 per year or $16 per hour. International banker salaries range between $24,000 and $45,000 per year.

Average international banker salary
$33,710 Yearly
$16.21 hourly

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Updated January 8, 2025

Zippia Research Team
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Editorial Staff

The Zippia Research Team has spent countless hours reviewing resumes, job postings, and government data to determine what goes into getting a job in each phase of life. Professional writers and data scientists comprise the Zippia Research Team.

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