This sector is very important to the City of London as it is the biggest financial market in Europe. The sector includes investment, the trading of shares, development of financial technology, insuring and managing risk, accountancy and business advice and retail banking. The sector employs around 2.5 million people directly and indirectly through associated organisations and contributes 12% of the UK’s total economic output. In this project you will learn about working with clients and look at how the future development of banking will support this fundamental role of the sector. This project has been created alongside staff from major finance companies.
Job Market Data
3% of jobs required in 2024 will be in Finance, Insurance and Banking
9% of people aged 17-18 want to work in the sector according to an ONS survey from 2021
For more information have a look at the complete ONS data
Project Driving Question: How will the Future of Banking support Clients?
Project Guide: FINANCE, INSURANCE AND BANKING sector: Project Guide Slides
Immersion Event: AI, Personal Assistants and Tech
Part 1: A deeper look into finance, insurance and banking and the roles available
TASK: Create a report on the jobs available in the sector
Part 2a: Working with Clients
TASK: Organise the Staff Team
Part 2b: Client Research
TASK: Write a report on your client
Part 2c: Client SWOT Analysis
TASK: Complete a SWOT Analysis of Health Munch UK
Part 3a: Sustainability and Net Zero
TASK:
Part 3b: The Changing Nature of the Workplace
TASK:
Live visit to see BDO
Part 3c: The Future of Finance
TASK: Develop your Future Finance Plan
Part 4: Presentation
Final Evaluation