Eight member banks of the Hellenic Bank Association plan to fill more than 600 new jobs in 2027, reaffirming the banking sector’s role as a steady driver of growth in the Greek economy through its support for employment, continued investment in upgrading the workforce’s skills and efforts to attract new talent.
Piraeus, National Bank of Greece, Alpha Bank, Eurobank, CrediaBank, Optima bank, Citi and Bank of Epirus, under the auspices of the Hellenic Bank Association, are organising “The Monday Festival” on Saturday 28 November at the “Piraeus 260” venue in Tavros.
The event, according to the announcement, is an interbank platform for dialogue and information aimed at young people taking their first steps in the workplace, as well as experienced professionals who want to learn about the realities of working in banks today.
In a sector undergoing transformation, technological progress and innovation are bringing changes to job roles and career opportunities.
The initiative aims to make these changes easier to understand and more accessible, highlighting the range of modern roles and the different paths that can lead to a career in banking. Participants will be able to learn about opportunities and the skills required for the jobs to be filled next year.
In response to employees’ needs, banks in Greece have developed highly competitive pay packages in a modern and constantly evolving working environment. They offer jobs that open up multiple paths for career development, combining banks’ traditional role in supporting the economy, business and society with a leading role in technological progress.
Average pay in the banking sector is at significantly higher levels than the average salary in the private sector. Depending on the circumstances, it may also come with additional remuneration, an expanded package of modern benefits focused on work-life balance, flexible and remote working options, and prospects for rapid career progression in cutting-edge fields.
Supporting families is a high priority for the banking sector, with additional benefit packages aimed especially at new parents and families with three or more children.
Banks recruit significant numbers of people each year, strengthening both their customer service networks and central functions. They focus on areas that support their transformation and adaptation to the demands of the modern era, including cutting-edge fields such as:
- IT & AI Transformation
- Digital Banking & Data Analytics
- ESG & Sustainable Finance
- Corporate & Investment Banking
- Wealth & Risk Management
- Digital Marketing & Customer Experience
At “The Monday Festival”, through interactive meetings, themed workshops and discussions with bank executives, attendees will have the opportunity to gain an overview of the sector today and what it is like to work at a bank. They will also learn about the skills of the future, professional networking tools and practical steps for entering the sector.
Admission to “The Monday Festival” is free. Advance booking is required via the website themondayfestival.gr.