OSCA occupation

OSCA 171131: Financial Institution Manager

Organises and controls the general operational activities of a branch of a bank, building society, credit union or similar financial institution. This record sits in Financial Institution Managers. Related ANZSIC industry links are included for faster classification cross-checking. Skill level 2 is attached to this occupation record.

Should you use OSCA or ANZSCO?

OSCA 2024 is the current Australian occupation classification for storing, organising and reporting occupation information. Use this OSCA record for current Australian statistical and analytical classification work.

Some migration and administrative programs still specify ANZSCO 2022. Check the exact system named by the agency or form rather than replacing the code automatically.

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Role overview

Organises and controls the general operational activities of a branch of a bank, building society, credit union or similar financial institution.

Use this page to confirm the official title, the parent unit group, the task list and the related ANZSIC industry context before using the occupation in classification, reporting or migration-adjacent workflows.

Occupation facts

Skill level
2
Major group
1 Managers
Sub-major group
17 Office Administration and Service Managers
Minor group
171 Office Administration and Practice Managers
Unit group
1711 Financial Institution Managers

Tasks

  • Develops and implements business plans, budgets, policies and procedures
  • Oversees operational functions and provides solutions to operational issues
  • Implements displays, and promotes branch functions and business development
  • Manages product offerings and client applications
  • Deals with customer enquiries to provide quotes and advice, and handle complaints
  • Ensures that funds balance at the close of business
  • Oversees preparation of financial reporting and branch progress reports

Skill level guidance

Skill level helps place the occupation inside the ABS hierarchy. Use it as a classification cue, then check the actual task list and occupational context before making a decision for HR, visa or reporting work.

How to use this occupation page

Start with the official OSCA title and task list. Then confirm the parent unit group and compare the related occupations on this page if the job title is broad, overlapping or used differently across employers.

The ANZSIC links are there to help when the same occupation appears across several industries and you need the business-side classification as well.

Compliance risk score

4 of 4 factors passing

10 / 10
Verified official source
- ABS OSCA occupation record present
Previous edition migration
- OSCA to ANZSCO correspondence attached
Complete hierarchy
- Major, sub-major, minor and unit group links are present
Legacy crosswalk
- Legacy ANZSCO correspondence attached

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171131 Financial Institution Manager

Frequently asked questions

What does OSCA 171131 do?

Financial Institution Manager is the current ABS occupation record used to describe a specific occupation. It sits in the OSCA hierarchy and carries skill-level context plus related titles and tasks.

How should I read the skill level?

The skill level tells you the educational or training depth that the ABS associates with the occupation. It is a classification signal, not a salary band or a qualification checklist on its own.

Why is industry context shown on an occupation page?

Industry context helps when the title is common or ambiguous. It shows where the occupation is typically employed so you can compare it with the right ANZSIC family.

Source and trust

Official source
ABS OSCA 2024 release and correspondence tables
Last reviewed
2026-04-17

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