The number of open positions at major banks varies month to month, but the largest employers typically have hundreds of openings across all levels
The biggest U.S. banks—JPMorgan Chase, Bank of America, Wells Fargo, Citigroup, and Goldman Sachs—post new jobs constantly, though the total count shifts with business cycles, technology investment, and seasonal hiring. JPMorgan Chase alone employs over 300,000 people globally and regularly lists 500 to 2,000 open roles on its careers page. Bank of America, with roughly 200,000 employees, typically shows 300 to 1,500 positions available. The exact number on any given day depends on whether the bank is expanding, consolidating, or replacing staff who left.
Most of these openings are not in the branches you see on Main Street. The majority sit in back-office operations, technology, compliance, risk management, and customer service centers. Branch teller and personal banker roles exist but represent a smaller slice of the total. Regional and mid-size banks—like U.S. Bancorp, PNC, or Truist—also hire continuously and may have 100 to 500 positions open at any time, though these numbers fluctuate more than the largest institutions.
Key Takeaways
- The five largest U.S. banks post between 300 and 2,000 open positions each, though the total changes based on business needs and hiring cycles.
- Most bank jobs are in technology, operations, compliance, and customer service—not in retail branches.
- You can see current openings by visiting each bank's careers page directly, which updates daily.
- Hiring volume tends to increase in spring and fall, and drops during summer and the winter holidays.
- Entry-level roles, tech positions, and compliance jobs are typically the most abundant across the industry.
Where to find the actual job counts for specific banks
The fastest way to see how many jobs a bank has open is to go to its careers website. JPMorgan Chase's careers page (careers.jpmorgan.com) shows a live count of open positions by location and job category. Bank of America (careers.bankofamerica.com), Wells Fargo (wellsfargojobs.com), Citigroup (citigroup.com/careers), and Goldman Sachs (goldmansachs.com/careers) all display their current openings the same way. You can filter by job level, function, and geography to see what is actually hiring in your area.
These numbers change daily. A bank might show 800 positions on Monday and 950 by Friday as new roles are posted and filled positions are removed. If you are tracking hiring trends over time, check the same bank's page on the same day each week—that gives you a real sense of whether hiring is ramping up or slowing down.
LinkedIn's job search also aggregates bank positions across all employers, and you can filter by company and location. The count there lags slightly behind the banks' own sites because LinkedIn updates less frequently, but it is useful for comparing hiring volume across multiple banks at once.
Why bank hiring numbers swing so much
Banks are not steady employers. Hiring surges when a bank launches a new product line, opens a technology center in a new city, or invests heavily in digital banking. It drops when interest rates rise (which can slow mortgage and lending activity), when a bank consolidates after a merger, or when it automates a function that previously required people. The 2023 banking stress—when several regional banks failed—caused hiring freezes at some institutions and accelerated hiring at others as customers moved their money.
Seasonal patterns matter too. Spring (March through May) and fall (September through November) are peak hiring seasons for most banks, because that is when budgets refresh and new fiscal years begin. Summer and December typically see fewer new postings. If you are job hunting at a bank, timing your search for September or March gives you more options to choose from.
Technology hiring has grown steadily for years. Banks now hire software engineers, data scientists, cybersecurity specialists, and cloud architects as aggressively as they hire loan officers or compliance analysts. This shift means that if you have tech skills, you will find more openings at banks than you might expect.
How hiring differs between the largest banks and regional ones
The five largest banks have the resources to hire year-round and maintain a large pipeline of candidates. They post jobs constantly, have formal graduate programs and internships, and can afford to be selective. A JPMorgan Chase or Bank of America posting might draw thousands of applications for a single role.
Regional banks like U.S. Bancorp, PNC, Truist, or KeyBank hire more selectively and often have fewer total openings at any moment. But they may move faster on hiring decisions and have less competition per role. If you live in a region where a mid-size bank is headquartered, that bank often has more local openings than you would find at a national competitor.
Credit unions, which are smaller and member-owned, hire far fewer people overall but often have tight-knit cultures and promote from within. If you are looking at a credit union, the number of open positions will be much smaller—often 10 to 50 at any time—but the roles may be more stable and the work environment more personal.
What types of jobs make up most of the openings
Customer service and call center roles are always abundant at major banks. These positions handle account inquiries, fraud reports, and general customer support. Banks hire hundreds of people for these roles each year, and turnover is high, so openings are constant. Most require a high school diploma and offer on-the-job training.
Operations and back-office roles—data entry, loan processing, account reconciliation—represent another large chunk. These jobs are less visible to customers but essential to how banks function. Many are now being automated, which is why the total count of these roles has declined over the past decade, but they still represent significant hiring.
Technology positions have exploded. Banks now hire software developers, systems administrators, database managers, and IT security specialists at rates that rival tech companies. These roles typically require a degree or equivalent experience and pay more than traditional banking roles.
Compliance, risk, and audit roles are growing. Banks face increasing regulatory pressure, so they need people who understand regulations, can audit processes, and can manage risk. These positions usually require a bachelor's degree and sometimes a certification like the Certified Compliance and Ethics Professional (CCEP).
Branch and retail banking roles—tellers, personal bankers, loan officers—still exist but represent a smaller percentage of total hiring than they did 10 years ago. Automation and digital banking have reduced the need for in-person staff, though banks still maintain physical branches in most communities.
How to track hiring trends over time
If you want to understand whether a bank is hiring more or less than it was six months ago, check its careers page on the same date each month and write down the total number of open positions. Over three to six months, you will see a pattern. A bank that consistently posts 1,200 positions is in growth mode; one that dropped from 1,200 to 600 is consolidating.
You can also read a bank's quarterly earnings reports, which often mention hiring plans and headcount changes. JPMorgan Chase, for example, publishes detailed information about how many people it hired and where. These reports are public and available on the bank's investor relations website.
Job boards like Indeed and Glassdoor also track how many positions a company has posted over time. If you search for "JPMorgan Chase jobs" on Indeed, you can see how many results come up, and that number shifts as hiring accelerates or slows. This is less precise than checking the bank's own site, but it gives you a rough sense of hiring volume across the industry.
Entry-level and internship opportunities at major banks
Most major banks run formal internship and early-career programs. JPMorgan Chase's Summer Analyst program, Bank of America's Global Banking and Markets program, and Goldman Sachs's Summer Analyst and Analyst programs are well-known pipelines for recent graduates. These programs hire dozens to hundreds of interns each summer and often convert successful interns to full-time roles.
Entry-level positions in operations, customer service, and compliance are also plentiful. Banks often hire people with just a high school diploma for teller and customer service roles, then promote them into more specialized positions as they gain experience. If you are starting out, a major bank can be a stable employer with clear paths to advancement.
Smaller banks and credit unions sometimes have fewer formal programs but may be more willing to hire people without prior banking experience and train them on the job. The trade-off is that you have fewer peers going through the program at the same time, so the learning curve can be steeper.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do all the major banks hire year-round, or only at certain times?
All major banks hire year-round, but volume peaks in spring and fall. Summer and December see fewer new postings. If you are job hunting, you will have more options to choose from if you search in September or March, but positions are available every month.
What is the easiest bank job to get hired for if I have no experience?
Customer service and teller roles are the most accessible entry points. These positions typically require only a high school diploma and willingness to learn. Banks train new hires on the job, and turnover is high enough that they hire constantly. Once you are in, you can move into operations, compliance, or other roles.
Are there more jobs at big banks or at smaller regional banks?
The five largest banks have far more total openings—hundreds to thousands each. But regional banks may move faster on hiring and have less competition per role. If you live near a regional bank's headquarters, you might find it easier to get hired there than at a national competitor.
How many of the bank jobs posted are actually filled, and how many stay open for months?
Most positions are filled within two to eight weeks, depending on the role and level. Entry-level customer service roles fill quickly. Specialized roles like senior compliance officer or software architect may stay open longer because fewer candidates meet the requirements. You can see how long a role has been posted on most job boards.
Is it harder to get hired at JPMorgan Chase or Bank of America than at smaller banks?
Yes, generally. The largest banks receive far more applications per opening and can be more selective. But they also hire more people in absolute numbers. A smaller regional bank might move faster on your application and have a more personal hiring process, even if it has fewer total openings.