China’s banking job market has started to become slightly bearish as the credit growth of the big four state-owned banks has declined and the A-share market has performed poorly. This is helping to drive some banking professionals into other parts of the financial industry, or even into the corporate sector, where they stand to enjoy a better work-life balance. Clemmie Zhang, senior consultant, financial services, Antal International Beijing, says most banks, especially municipal commercial banks, have been affected by the downturn. “They have to adapt to the new business environment and set proper internal systems, as well as have new financial products, in order to have long-term success.” When the economic environment is pessimistic, it is even more difficult for […]