Slide Deck Layout for “Roles in an International Bank”

Slide 1: Title Slide

Title: “Mapping Your Career in an International Bank”
Subtitle: “The Big Picture of Banking Roles Explained”
Visual: A professional image of a bank or interconnected icons representing various departments.

Design Instructions for PowerPoint:

1. Insert a background image of a modern bank or abstract network graphic.
2. Add a rectangle with dark blue color (#003366) at 50% transparency for text overlay.
3. Use a bold font like Montserrat Bold for the title in white (#FFFFFF).
4. Use Open Sans for the subtitle in light gray (#E0E0E0).

Slide 2: Balance Sheet Overview

Title: “The Bank’s Balance Sheet”
Content:

• Assets (Loans, Cash & Reserves, Investments).
• Liabilities (Deposits, Borrowings).
• Equity (Shareholder Contributions).
• Job Roles: Credit Analyst, Treasury Manager, Relationship Manager.

Design Instructions for PowerPoint:

1. Create a 3-column table:
   • Column 1: Assets (green, #4CAF50).
   • Column 2: Liabilities (blue, #2196F3).
   • Column 3: Equity (purple, #9C27B0).
2. Use SmartArt to visually group roles under each column with arrows connecting to balance sheet categories.
3. Add icons to represent roles (e.g., briefcase for Relationship Manager).

Slide 3: Income Statement Overview

Title: “The Bank’s Income Statement”
Content:

• Revenues:
  • Interest Income (e.g., from loans).
  • Non-Interest Income (e.g., fees, trading income).
• Expenses:
  • Interest Expense (e.g., on deposits).
  • Operating Expense (e.g., salaries, IT).
• Job Roles: Investment Banker, Operations Specialist, Trade Finance Specialist.

Design Instructions for PowerPoint:

1. Use a flowchart layout:
   • Left side: Revenues (gold, #FFC107).
   • Right side: Expenses (red, #F44336).
   • Middle: Profit/Loss in green (#4CAF50).
2. Use arrows to connect revenue/expense items to specific job roles.

Slide 4: Career Impact Summary

Title: “Your Role in the Bank’s Success”
Content:

• Credit Analysts → Minimize risks.
• Relationship Managers → Grow revenue.
• Treasury Managers → Optimize liquidity.

Design Instructions for PowerPoint:

1. Create a pyramid chart:
   • Base: Banking Roles.
   • Middle: Division Contributions (Revenue, Risk Management, etc.).
   • Top: Bank’s Success.
2. Apply a gradient fill: Gold at the top (#FFD54F) fading to blue (#003366) at the base.

Slide 5: Call to Action

Title: “Where Do You Fit In?”
Content:

• Call-to-Action: “Learn more about international banking roles and start your journey!”
• Add a QR code or a link for more resources.

Design Instructions for PowerPoint:

1. Insert a dark blue background (#003366).
2. Highlight the CTA in white text (#FFFFFF) with a green button (#4CAF50).
3. Add a QR code linking to the podcast or further resources.

Steps to Create in PowerPoint

Slide Setup:

1. Backgrounds:
   • Go to Design > Format Background.
   • Use solid fills or gradient fills with the suggested color codes.
2. Shapes and SmartArt:
   • Use Insert > SmartArt for diagrams.
   • Adjust colors by selecting shapes and using Shape Fill.
3. Text Boxes:
   • Use Insert > Text Box for titles and subtitles.
   • Adjust font and size in the Home tab.
4. Icons:
   • Use Insert > Icons for professional visuals (e.g., briefcase, bank, arrows).
   • Color icons to match the palette using Graphics Format > Fill.
5. QR Code:
   • Use an online QR code generator to link to a resource, then insert as an image.