Breaking Into Banking: Career Insights from RBC & BMO Leaders

UBC LINK hosted its first banking-focused career forum, bringing together professionals from RBC and BMO to provide students with a practical introduction to the Canadian banking industry. Speakers included: - Yvonne Zhang, Branch Manager, BMO - Kenny Yin, Personal Banker, BMO - Michael Wang, Relationship Manager, Business Markets, RBC - Vincent Wen, Banking Advisor, RBC The session explored banking career pathways, entry-level recruitment, internal progression opportunities, and the skills employers look for when evaluating candidates. Through panel discussions and small-group networking sessions, students gained direct access to professionals working across multiple banking functions and learned how to navigate the transition from university to industry. Key topics: - Banking career pathways - Recruitment and hiring expectations - Professional development within financial institutions - Networking and relationship building