NOC 10021 is the Canadian National Occupational Classification code for Banking, credit and other investment managers. It is classified TEER 0 — Management occupations, which meets the skill requirement for Express Entry. An officer decides whether you can claim this code by comparing the duties written in your reference letter against the official main duties below — not by your job title.
Classification
Business, finance & administration
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Definition
Banking, credit and other investment managers plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the activities of financial establishments or operational departments within such establishments, or credit departments in industrial and commercial establishments. They oversee business development and manage overall performance in accordance with established strategic directions and policies. Banking managers are employed by banks, trust companies and credit unions. Credit managers are employed by credit departments in department stores, utility companies, car dealerships, insurance companies or other industrial or commercial organizations. Other investment managers are employed by credit card companies, consumer loan companies, mutual fund investment firms, mortgage investment companies or other financial establishments concerned with extending loans and financing and investments.
Main duties
Example job titles
Overview
Under the National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021, NOC 10021 represents Banking, credit and other investment managers. These professionals fall under TEER Category 1 and are responsible for planning, organizing, directing, controlling, and evaluating the operations of financial establishments or departments such as banks, trust companies, credit unions, and commercial credit departments. Common job titles under this classification include bank branch manager, credit manager, and investment manager.
To qualify for this high-demand role in Canada, candidates typically require a bachelor's degree in business administration, commerce, economics, or a related discipline. Additionally, several years of experience within the financial sector, such as in retail banking, commercial lending, or investment management, is standard. Since this is a TEER 1 occupation, individuals in this category may be eligible for Canadian immigration pathways like Express Entry (Federal Skilled Worker Program) and various Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs).
Educational overview summarizing this occupation. Always confirm against the official NOC profile and IRCC before relying on it.
Yes — Banking, credit and other investment managers is TEER 0, and TEER 0–3 occupations meet the skill-level requirement for Express Entry programs such as the Federal Skilled Worker Program and the Canadian Experience Class. Full eligibility also depends on your work experience, language results and other program criteria.
Banking, credit and other investment managers is classified as TEER 0 — Management occupations. Always confirm the exact employment requirements on the official NOC profile before relying on them.
Yes — Banking, credit and other investment managers is regulated in Québec, so practising there requires recognition from the relevant professional body, and Québec immigration programs take this into account.
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Occupation data: Statistics Canada / ESDC — National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021.