Job prospects for a CA as Banking Ombudsman and skills required

Job prospects for a CA as Banking Ombudsman and skills required

I am a student of CA and would like to know if there is job prospect for me for the position of a Banking Ombudsman. Where can I be employed as a Banking Ombudsman other than the Reserve Bank of India are is the skill-set required for this job?

Yes, you can apply for the position of a Banking Ombudsman after completing the CA program. There are employment opportunities for a Banking Ombudsman in Commercial banks, regional rural banks, Scheduled primary co-operative banks and Finance Consultancies. Below are the skill-set for these jobs:

• Proficient knowledge of general banking and international banking

• Good at listening to issues

• Good at secrecy

• Good communication skills

• open-mindedness

• even-handedness

• Good writing skills

• Positive attitude towards dealing with customers

If you believe that you posses these skills, you must try your hands for this position. Best of luck!