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Unpleasant/Angry People
Mostly Sitting
Repetitive
Stressful
$37,710
Average Salary
A high school diploma or equivalent is typically required for most financial clerk jobs. These workers usually learn their duties through on-the-job training.
EducationFinancial clerks typically need a high school diploma or equivalent to enter the occupation. Employers of brokerage clerks may prefer candidates who have taken some college courses in business or economics and, in some cases, require a 2- or 4-year college degree.
TrainingMost financial clerks learn how to do their job duties through on-the-job training. Some formal technical training also may be necessary; for example, gaming cage workers may need training in specific gaming regulations and procedures.
AdvancementFinancial clerks can advance to related occupations in finance. For example, a loan interviewer or clerk can become a loan officer, and a brokerage clerk can become a securities, commodities, or financial services sales agent, after obtaining the required education and license.
Important QualitiesCommunication skills. Financial clerks should have good communication skills so that they can explain policies and procedures to colleagues and customers.
Math skills. The job duties of financial clerks, including calculating charges and checking credit scores, require basic math skills.
Organizational skills. Strong organizational skills are important for financial clerks because they must be able to find files quickly and efficiently.
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Average Length of Employment
Top Careers Before Senior Loan Processor
Top Careers After Senior Loan Processor
Gender
Female
73.5%Male
24.6%Unknown
1.8%Ethnicity
White
76.3%Hispanic or Latino
13.1%Asian
8.3%Unknown
1.8%Black or African American
0.6%Languages Spoken
Spanish
60.9%French
4.1%Arabic
4.1%Italian
3.6%Russian
3.0%Hindi
2.5%Carrier
2.5%Vietnamese
2.0%Mandarin
2.0%Chinese
2.0%German
2.0%Cantonese
2.0%Korean
1.5%Portuguese
1.5%Romanian
1.0%Tagalog
1.0%Greek
1.0%Japanese
1.0%Urdu
1.0%Polish
1.0%Senior Loan Processor
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Schools
University of Phoenix
25.6%Kaplan University
5.8%Arizona State University
5.3%Florida State College at Jacksonville
5.3%Orange Coast College
4.6%Columbus State Community College
4.3%Southern New Hampshire University
4.3%Strayer University
4.3%University of North Texas
4.1%Northern Virginia Community College
4.1%Ohio State University
3.6%Fullerton College
3.6%Ashford University
3.4%University of Houston
3.4%American InterContinental University
3.1%Cuyahoga Community College
3.1%Cerritos College
3.1%University of North Florida
2.9%University of Washington
2.9%Liberty University
2.9%Majors
Degrees
Other
34.1%Bachelors
32.9%Associate
13.2%Masters
10.6%Certificate
5.5%Diploma
1.7%Doctorate
1.2%License
0.8%Senior Loan Processor
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JPMorgan Chase Bank
JP Morgan Chase Bank
Washington Mutual Bank
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