GITNUXREPORT 2025

Remote And Hybrid Work In The Asset Management Industry Statistics

Remote and hybrid work boost efficiency, collaboration, digital transformation, and retention.

Jannik Linder

Co-Founder of Gitnux, specialized in content and tech since 2016.

First published: April 29, 2025

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40% of asset management companies experienced a rise in cybersecurity concerns due to remote work

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55% of asset management firms have experienced challenges in maintaining compliance and regulations remotely

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48% of firms experienced challenges with remote team communication

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29% of asset management firms have faced increased IT security costs due to remote working

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62% of asset management firms report that remote work has led to improved compliance monitoring

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39% of firms have experienced difficulties in maintaining team cohesion remotely

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50% of asset managers have reported challenges with remote onboarding processes

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41% of asset management firms cited challenges in remote leadership and management

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68% of companies reported increased data security breaches related to remote work

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42% of firms conduct regular remote work policy reviews to adapt to changing circumstances

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78% of asset managers report that remote work has increased their operational efficiency

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30% of asset management firms reported cost savings associated with remote work policies

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53% of firms surveyed plan to reduce office space further over the next year

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49% of asset management firms increased their use of outsourcing and external consultants for remote support

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43% of asset management firms are planning to expand remote work policies over the next 12 months

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57% of risk management tasks are now performed remotely by asset managers

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65% of asset management professionals believe remote work has expanded their geographical hiring pool

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70% of asset managers agree that remote work has allowed for more flexible working hours

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46% of asset managers believe remote work has led to better investment research quality

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38% of firms have adopted a results-only work environment to manage remote teams effectively

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63% of asset managers indicate that remote work has reduced their carbon footprint due to less commuting

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69% of asset managers believe that remote work has improved risk management processes by enabling continuous monitoring

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59% of asset management firms have adopted mobile-only workflows to support remote tasks

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49% of data analytics in asset management is now performed remotely

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66% of asset management firms see remote work as a means to increase global collaboration

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65% of asset management firms adopted hybrid work models in 2023

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52% of asset managers believe remote work improves employee satisfaction

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85% of employees in asset management firms prefer a hybrid work environment

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60% of asset managers report improved talent acquisition with flexible work options

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72% of asset management professionals believe remote work can lead to burnout

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64% of employees in asset management say remote work grants better work-life balance

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77% of asset management leaders believe hybrid work models enhance employee productivity

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68% of asset managers find remote work helpful in workforce retention

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40% of asset management firms reported higher employee turnover in 2023, partly due to remote work challenges

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36% of asset managers are investing more in cybersecurity training for remote staff

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54% of asset management firms have adopted hybrid work policies specifically for client-facing teams

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45% of employees in asset management report that remote work has improved overall job satisfaction

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55% of asset management firms are exploring or implementing more flexible working arrangements to attract younger talent

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50% of firms engaged in virtual training programs for remote employees in 2023

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54% of asset managers consider remote work a key factor in employee retention strategies

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70% of asset managers see increased collaboration due to digital tools in remote work settings

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45% of asset management firms increased investment in digital infrastructure in 2023

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80% of asset managers use cloud-based platforms to support remote trading and research activities

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66% of asset managers believe that remote work has accelerated digital transformation initiatives

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42% of asset management firms report increased use of AI and machine learning tools for remote data analysis

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35% of asset managers have implemented virtual onboarding processes for new hires

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58% of asset management firms use virtual collaboration tools daily

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44% of asset management firms have reported an increase in virtual client meetings

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50% of asset management companies increased their use of data analytics to support remote investment decisions

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33% of asset management firms have implemented virtual reality or augmented reality tools for remote client engagement

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59% of asset management firms are planning to increase their investment in remote work technologies in 2024

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47% of asset management firms report increased engagement through digital communication platforms

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37% of asset management organizations are experimenting with asynchronous work to enhance productivity

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Key Highlights

78% of asset managers report that remote work has increased their operational efficiency
65% of asset management firms adopted hybrid work models in 2023
52% of asset managers believe remote work improves employee satisfaction
40% of asset management companies experienced a rise in cybersecurity concerns due to remote work
85% of employees in asset management firms prefer a hybrid work environment
30% of asset management firms reported cost savings associated with remote work policies
70% of asset managers see increased collaboration due to digital tools in remote work settings
45% of asset management firms increased investment in digital infrastructure in 2023
60% of asset managers report improved talent acquisition with flexible work options
55% of asset management firms have experienced challenges in maintaining compliance and regulations remotely
72% of asset management professionals believe remote work can lead to burnout
80% of asset managers use cloud-based platforms to support remote trading and research activities
43% of asset management firms are planning to expand remote work policies over the next 12 months

With 78% of asset managers swearing that remote work has boosted operational efficiency and 85% preferring hybrid models, the asset management industry is experiencing a digital transformation that is redefining collaboration, talent acquisition, and client engagement—despite challenges like cybersecurity concerns and maintaining team cohesion.

Challenges and Future Planning

40% of asset management companies experienced a rise in cybersecurity concerns due to remote work
55% of asset management firms have experienced challenges in maintaining compliance and regulations remotely
48% of firms experienced challenges with remote team communication
29% of asset management firms have faced increased IT security costs due to remote working
62% of asset management firms report that remote work has led to improved compliance monitoring
39% of firms have experienced difficulties in maintaining team cohesion remotely
50% of asset managers have reported challenges with remote onboarding processes
41% of asset management firms cited challenges in remote leadership and management
68% of companies reported increased data security breaches related to remote work
42% of firms conduct regular remote work policy reviews to adapt to changing circumstances

Challenges and Future Planning Interpretation

While remote work has undeniably bolstered compliance monitoring in asset management, it simultaneously casts a shadow with heightened cybersecurity risks, soaring IT costs, and the daunting challenge of maintaining team cohesion and effective leadership amidst the virtual frontier.

Operational Changes and Cost Savings

78% of asset managers report that remote work has increased their operational efficiency
30% of asset management firms reported cost savings associated with remote work policies
53% of firms surveyed plan to reduce office space further over the next year
49% of asset management firms increased their use of outsourcing and external consultants for remote support

Operational Changes and Cost Savings Interpretation

Amidst rising efficiency and cost savings, asset managers are increasingly embracing remote work and outsourcing, signaling a future where physical offices may become relics rather than necessities.

Remote Work Adoption and Attitudes

43% of asset management firms are planning to expand remote work policies over the next 12 months
57% of risk management tasks are now performed remotely by asset managers
65% of asset management professionals believe remote work has expanded their geographical hiring pool
70% of asset managers agree that remote work has allowed for more flexible working hours
46% of asset managers believe remote work has led to better investment research quality
38% of firms have adopted a results-only work environment to manage remote teams effectively
63% of asset managers indicate that remote work has reduced their carbon footprint due to less commuting
69% of asset managers believe that remote work has improved risk management processes by enabling continuous monitoring
59% of asset management firms have adopted mobile-only workflows to support remote tasks
49% of data analytics in asset management is now performed remotely
66% of asset management firms see remote work as a means to increase global collaboration

Remote Work Adoption and Attitudes Interpretation

As remote work continues to reshape the asset management landscape, nearly half of firms plan to expand such policies, revealing a strategic shift that broadens the talent pool, enhances risk and investment processes, and underscores a greener, more flexible, and globally connected industry—proving that in a world of assets, the real value might just be in rethinking where, when, and how we work.

Talent Management and Employee Benefits

65% of asset management firms adopted hybrid work models in 2023
52% of asset managers believe remote work improves employee satisfaction
85% of employees in asset management firms prefer a hybrid work environment
60% of asset managers report improved talent acquisition with flexible work options
72% of asset management professionals believe remote work can lead to burnout
64% of employees in asset management say remote work grants better work-life balance
77% of asset management leaders believe hybrid work models enhance employee productivity
68% of asset managers find remote work helpful in workforce retention
40% of asset management firms reported higher employee turnover in 2023, partly due to remote work challenges
36% of asset managers are investing more in cybersecurity training for remote staff
54% of asset management firms have adopted hybrid work policies specifically for client-facing teams
45% of employees in asset management report that remote work has improved overall job satisfaction
55% of asset management firms are exploring or implementing more flexible working arrangements to attract younger talent
50% of firms engaged in virtual training programs for remote employees in 2023
54% of asset managers consider remote work a key factor in employee retention strategies

Talent Management and Employee Benefits Interpretation

As asset management firms embrace hybrid models to boost satisfaction and retention, they simultaneously grapple with balancing productivity and burnout—an intricate dance that underscores remote work's complex impact on industry resilience and talent strategy.

Technology Adoption and Digital Tools

70% of asset managers see increased collaboration due to digital tools in remote work settings
45% of asset management firms increased investment in digital infrastructure in 2023
80% of asset managers use cloud-based platforms to support remote trading and research activities
66% of asset managers believe that remote work has accelerated digital transformation initiatives
42% of asset management firms report increased use of AI and machine learning tools for remote data analysis
35% of asset managers have implemented virtual onboarding processes for new hires
58% of asset management firms use virtual collaboration tools daily
44% of asset management firms have reported an increase in virtual client meetings
50% of asset management companies increased their use of data analytics to support remote investment decisions
33% of asset management firms have implemented virtual reality or augmented reality tools for remote client engagement
59% of asset management firms are planning to increase their investment in remote work technologies in 2024
47% of asset management firms report increased engagement through digital communication platforms
37% of asset management organizations are experimenting with asynchronous work to enhance productivity

Technology Adoption and Digital Tools Interpretation

In the rapidly evolving landscape of asset management, it’s clear that digital tools have become the backbone of remote collaboration, as firms increasingly invest in infrastructure, embrace AI, and experiment with immersive technologies, signaling a future where virtual and augmented realities may soon be as integral to portfolio management as traditional analysis.