How To Get A Job In Finance For Teenagers

Last Updated on: 9th September 2025, 05:28 am

Does Your Teenager Want To Get A Job in Finance?

Let’s be honest, when you hear the word “finance,” you might think it’s just people wearing suits or working endless spreadsheets. And that they are people who enjoy talking about interest rates. But here’s a secret: the world of finance is so much more than that, and yes, it’s open to teens who are curious, motivated, and ready to learn. If you are looking to help your teenager get a job in finance, this is the place to get some tips. If you are reading this, your teenager is probably exploring what they want to do in the future.

If your teenager is anything like mine, they will seriously be thinking about what they want to do when they leave school. Reality is hitting that they only have a year or two left at school. So they have a lot of decisions to make over the next couple of years, and with your support, they will excel at getting the perfect job.

What Are Your Teenagers’ Options For Post-16?

Your teenager doesn’t need to leave school at 16 after they take their GCSEs. Instead, they can stay on to do A-levels at school or college. They can also do a college course to get an equivalent grade. Then they can either enter the workplace or go on to University to further their education. Going to University will give them a better job in the long run, but you do not need to take the uni route.

Another route is the apprenticeship route for your teenager. This is on-the-job training, so even if your child starts straight from the GCSE level, they can get a job where they learn as they work. This normally involves a day or two a week at college as well as being in the workplace environment. An apprenticeship is paid, as they learn too. Your child could then train to be a mortgage adviser, Insurance salesperson or a financial advisor. There are a number of different apprenticeships, whether it’s through the Open University or companies like Simply Academy.

How Your Teenager Can Help Themself Get A Job In Finance

I know teenagers are lazy and they really lack motivation. But being a teenager is hard! They have lived through a global pandemic, had to endure Home Ed with inexperienced parents, and they are now struggling with the prospect of GCSEs. But the best way they can help themself to get a foot on the financial ladder is to get active now. Here are some ways to get some experience ready for a job in the financial sector.

• Part-Time Jobs: Banks sometimes offer Saturday roles for sixth formers, but don’t overlook jobs in shops or cafes—handling money and helping customers are key finance skills!
• School Clubs: Join or start a Young Enterprise team, investment club, or even your school’s “bank.” It’s a fun way to learn about money in a friendly, supportive environment.
• Volunteering: Help out at a charity shop, community group, or even a family business. Balancing tills, tracking donations, or managing a fundraising event are all valuable experiences.

What Skills Does Your Teenager Need?

Being comfortable with numbers helps you to get a financial job. But there is so much more to it like using their digital skills. They need to get comfortable with their digital skills. This means learning how to do spreadsheets, and get them to try using a financial app. Get them their own bank account so they can start budgeting with their own money. Having problem-solving skills and being able to think outside the box is a bonus. They need to be able to solve problems for customers, and they also need to have good communication skills.

Teach Them How To Stand Out With Employers

In a world where 150 people will go for a job where there is 1 available position. Your teenager will need to stand out from the others. Teach them how to do a CV, and add anything that is relevant on there. Include any experience—babysitting, running a bake sale, helping with family finances. It all counts! Practice interview skills with your teenager, and ask questions about why they want to work in finance. Discuss what they can bring to the team and show them how to act in an interview. Explain that eye contact and a smile is important. Get your teenager to start networking; they can tell teachers, family, and friends you’re looking for finance experience. You never know who might know someone at a local bank or business.

For more ideas about the 6th Form, please pop over to see this blog post from Just Average Jen for some warm family advice.