banker
UK: ˈbæŋkə | US: ˈbæŋkər
n. a person who owns or manages a bank
n. a person employed in the banking industry
n. (informal) a person who controls resources or finances
The word "banker" derives from the Middle English term "banke," meaning a financial institution (itself from Old Italian "banca," meaning "bench" or "moneylender's table"), combined with the agentive suffix "-er," indicating a person associated with an activity. Historically, bankers were moneylenders who conducted business on benches in marketplaces, a practice dating back to medieval Italy. The suffix "-er" (from Old English "-ere") consistently denotes professions or roles, making "banker" a transparent compound.
The banker approved the loan for the new business.
She became a successful banker after years of hard work.
The banker advised his clients on investment strategies.
Many bankers attended the international finance conference.
The scandal led to stricter regulations for bankers.