1. + Mystery Industry Functions, Titles and Positions Loan Officer Branch Manager Bank Teller Programmer Sales Trust Officer

2. + Commercial Banking

3. + Commercial banks take deposits from individual and institutional customers, which they then use to extend credit to other customers. Most of us maintain checking accounts at commercial banks and use their ATMs. The money we deposit in our neighborhood bank branch or credit union supports economic activity through business loans, mortgages, auto loans, and home repair loans. Banks also provide loans in the form of credit card charges, and render local services including safe deposit, notary, and merchant banking.

4. + Skills, Activities, and Positions Retail Banking Small to mid-sized Management, customer relations Corporate Banking Big name banks Wide range of services Analytic, strategic Securities Now many firms High achieving Nontraditional Options Credit card companies Credit reporting agencies

5. + Linked in Professionals Commercial Real Estate Manager for Tennessee at BB&T – Nashville, TN Commercial Banking Relationship Manager at Wells Fargo – Tampa, FL Vice President at JPMorgan – New York, NY Credit Analyst at JPMorgan Chase – New York, NY Commercial Credit Analyst – Denver, CO

6. + Commercial Banking Resources  Define Finance: http://www.definefinance.com/ http://www.definefinance.com/  Careers in Finance: http://www.careers-in- finance.com/http://www.careers-in- finance.com/  Vault Banking Guides: http://careerinsider.vault.com/wps/portal/ca reerinsider?parrefer=2125 http://careerinsider.vault.com/wps/portal/ca reerinsider?parrefer=2125  Mergers and Acquisitions: http://www.mergersandinquisitions.com/ http://www.mergersandinquisitions.com/

7. + Interesting Facts Second most satisfying job in United States, according to Money Magazine Banking is in a period of tremendous consolidation There is a shortage of middle- managers at smaller banks