Hi, I am 36 yrs old and have been working in a PSU bank as a senior manager. But i feel i will not have much more growth here. I cant decide whther its better to resign and do a MBA abroad or do a MBA for working professionals and then seek another job. Could you suggest any courses which could help to get a better job with experience in retail banking sector.

Ans: Hello Ajai,

I hope you're doing well.

As a banker with 25 years of experience, you must have developed a wide range of skills and expertise that can be useful in many different fields. Here are a few potential career paths you could consider:

Financial Planning and Analysis: With your background in banking and financial management, you could explore opportunities in financial planning and analysis. Many companies require professionals who can analyze financial data, forecast budgets, and develop financial strategies. Your experience in retail banking would be particularly relevant in this field.

Consulting: Consulting firms often hire professionals with a background in banking to advise their clients on financial matters. You could use your knowledge and expertise to help businesses improve their financial performance, streamline their operations, and manage their risk.

Education and Training: Another option is to share your expertise by teaching or training others.

Entrepreneurship: You could also consider starting your own business, perhaps leveraging your banking experience to launch a new venture in the financial sector.

Ans: Though there are students in the top IIMs with 8 to 10 years work experience for the 2 year MBA course, it is recommended to try for a 1 year Executive MBA course if you have more than 5 years of work experience. You need to write the GMAT if you plan to do Executive MBA from the top IIMs, ISB, XLRI, etc.
I believe this would be good for your career growth.

Ans: Hello
Reasons you have mentioned for quitting will be there in most regular jobs.
They only seem to disappear in case we work in our interest/passion areas. Hence you need to do deep reflection to figure out your intersection point of 'skill plus interest'.
Since I am not aware of your exact education/profile details, won't be in a position to recommend any specific path etc.
Please share details & feel free to ask further.
All the Best!!

Ans: You can do an executive MBA course from one of the top management colleges. Alternately do some courses like CFA, FRM or any short term courses and look for relevant jobs. You may have to start from scratch in your career. Alternately look for similar roles in private sector Banks.