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OSCA 2024 · 171131 · Skill level 2

Financial Institution Manager: OSCA 171131

ABS OSCA 2024 v1.0 · visa lists checked 21 October 2026

Financial Institution Manager is OSCA 2024 code 171131. It corresponds to ANZSCO 149914 Financial Institution Branch Manager, which is on the CSOL and ROL. Visa lists still use the ANZSCO code.

ANZSCO equivalent

ANZSCO code for OSCA 171131

Skilled visa lists still use ANZSCO codes, so this is the code that decides your visa options.

  • ANZSCO 149914

    Financial Institution Branch Manager

    On the Core Skills Occupation List, Regional Occupation List.

    Visas for ANZSCO 149914

The job

What a financial institution manager does

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

Skill level 2: Associate degree, advanced diploma or diploma, or at least 3 years of relevant experience

Specialisations

  • Bank Manager
  • Credit Union Manager

Main tasks

Main 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

Questions

OSCA 171131: common questions

What is the OSCA code for financial institution manager?
The OSCA 2024 code is 171131 (Financial Institution Manager), skill level 2. OSCA is the Australian Bureau of Statistics occupation classification released on 6 December 2024.
What is the ANZSCO code for OSCA 171131?
ANZSCO 149914 Financial Institution Branch Manager. "In part" means only some of that ANZSCO occupation moved to this OSCA code.
Is Financial Institution Manager on Australia's skilled occupation lists?
The lists use ANZSCO codes. ANZSCO 149914 Financial Institution Branch Manager is on the Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL) and Regional Occupation List (ROL), according to the Home Affairs list checked on 21 October 2026.
Does Home Affairs use OSCA codes for visas?
Not yet. As of 21 October 2026, skilled occupation lists, skills assessments and visa applications still use ANZSCO codes.

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Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, OSCA 2024 v1.0 (CC BY 4.0); Department of Home Affairs, checked 21 October 2026. General information only, not immigration advice.

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