GITNUXREPORT 2025

Remote And Hybrid Work In The Securities Industry Statistics

Remote work boosts securities productivity; hybrid models dominate industry trends.

Jannik Linder

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

First published: April 29, 2025

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45% of securities industry employees prefer hybrid work models

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30% of securities industry employees experience burnout due to remote work challenges

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83% of remote securities professionals prefer flexible schedules

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55% of securities firms report challenges in maintaining culture with remote teams

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70% of securities traders believe remote work has improved work-life balance

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58% of securities firms experienced challenges with remote employee engagement

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33% of securities employees report feeling less connected to their teams remotely

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74% of younger securities professionals prefer hybrid work models

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47% of institutional securities clients prefer remote meetings over in-person visits

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78% of securities firms measure remote work success through employee satisfaction and productivity metrics

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55% of securities firms reported increased employee turnover related to remote work policies

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49% of securities employees reported difficulty in maintaining work-life boundaries remotely

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72% of securities firms reported no decrease in client satisfaction with remote services

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64% of securities companies see remote work as a tool to improve employee retention

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47% of securities employees prefer remote work for flexibility, but 39% still favor some in-office presence

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49% of securities employees report improved access to training materials remotely

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53% of securities firms experienced increased employee engagement with remote wellness programs

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60% of securities firms reported increased productivity with remote work in 2023

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80% of securities firms have implemented remote onboarding processes

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55% of securities firms reported cost savings due to remote work arrangements

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70% of compliance officers in securities firms believe remote work complicates regulatory adherence

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65% of securities firms experienced cybersecurity concerns related to remote work

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62% of securities firms increased their cybersecurity budgets in 2023 due to remote work

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42% of securities firms report that remote work has increased their compliance risks

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44% of securities firms faced challenges in remote data security and management

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66% of securities firms increased cybersecurity training for remote employees in 2023

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50% of securities firms experienced challenges in remote data sharing and collaboration

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53% of securities industry professionals believe remote work has increased operational risks

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72% of securities firms reported increased need for remote IT support

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57% of securities firms utilize digital signature solutions to facilitate remote work compliance

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52% of securities firms adopted virtual reality tools for remote client engagement

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37% of securities firms have implemented AI-driven compliance monitoring remotely

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29% of securities firms utilize virtual collaboration platforms for client meetings

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35% of securities firms increased their investment in remote collaboration tools in 2023

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50% of securities traders work remotely at least part of the week

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48% of senior securities executives see hybrid work as the future of finance workspaces

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40% of securities firms discontinued some in-office roles in favor of remote positions

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68% of securities industry HR leaders reported difficulty in remote talent recruiting

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25% of securities firms increased their investment in remote work technology by more than 50%

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45% of securities industry employees reported a positive impact on productivity due to remote work

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69% of securities firms increased remote training programs for employees

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22% of securities firms have adopted hybrid working policies for all departments

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60% of securities analysts work remotely at least some of the time

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51% of securities firms increased their use of cloud technologies for remote work

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38% of securities firms reported challenges with remote collaboration across different time zones

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48% of securities companies have expanded remote work policies to include international employees

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63% of securities firms believe remote work has improved their ability to attract global talent

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46% of securities firms adopted flexible remote work policies following the pandemic

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61% of securities firms have adopted remote-only onboarding processes

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58% of securities firms believe remote work enables better work-life integration

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54% of securities firms reported that remote work has led to more flexible client engagement strategies

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30% of securities industry professionals faced difficulties with remote performance management

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65% of securities firms plan to maintain remote work policies beyond 2025

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Key Highlights

60% of securities firms reported increased productivity with remote work in 2023
45% of securities industry employees prefer hybrid work models
35% of securities firms increased their investment in remote collaboration tools in 2023
80% of securities firms have implemented remote onboarding processes
50% of securities traders work remotely at least part of the week
70% of compliance officers in securities firms believe remote work complicates regulatory adherence
55% of securities firms reported cost savings due to remote work arrangements
65% of securities firms experienced cybersecurity concerns related to remote work
30% of securities industry employees experience burnout due to remote work challenges
83% of remote securities professionals prefer flexible schedules
48% of senior securities executives see hybrid work as the future of finance workspaces
40% of securities firms discontinued some in-office roles in favor of remote positions
55% of securities firms report challenges in maintaining culture with remote teams

Remote and hybrid work have transformed the securities industry in 2023, with 60% of firms citing increased productivity, while balancing benefits like cost savings and talent attraction against challenges such as regulatory compliance, cybersecurity risks, and maintaining company culture.

Employee Preferences and Satisfaction

45% of securities industry employees prefer hybrid work models
30% of securities industry employees experience burnout due to remote work challenges
83% of remote securities professionals prefer flexible schedules
55% of securities firms report challenges in maintaining culture with remote teams
70% of securities traders believe remote work has improved work-life balance
58% of securities firms experienced challenges with remote employee engagement
33% of securities employees report feeling less connected to their teams remotely
74% of younger securities professionals prefer hybrid work models
47% of institutional securities clients prefer remote meetings over in-person visits
78% of securities firms measure remote work success through employee satisfaction and productivity metrics
55% of securities firms reported increased employee turnover related to remote work policies
49% of securities employees reported difficulty in maintaining work-life boundaries remotely
72% of securities firms reported no decrease in client satisfaction with remote services
64% of securities companies see remote work as a tool to improve employee retention
47% of securities employees prefer remote work for flexibility, but 39% still favor some in-office presence
49% of securities employees report improved access to training materials remotely
53% of securities firms experienced increased employee engagement with remote wellness programs

Employee Preferences and Satisfaction Interpretation

While nearly half of securities industry employees embrace hybrid models and see remote work boosting work-life balance, a significant proportion grapple with burnout, engagement challenges, and maintaining firm culture—highlighting that flexibility in finance is a balancing act between digital innovation and human connection.

Organizational Performance and Cost Savings

60% of securities firms reported increased productivity with remote work in 2023
80% of securities firms have implemented remote onboarding processes
55% of securities firms reported cost savings due to remote work arrangements

Organizational Performance and Cost Savings Interpretation

With 60% of securities firms citing increased productivity, 80% streamlining onboarding remotely, and 55% reaping cost savings, it's clear that in the evolving landscape of finance, remote and hybrid work is no longer just a trend but a strategic ledger entry.

Security and Cybersecurity Challenges and Measures

70% of compliance officers in securities firms believe remote work complicates regulatory adherence
65% of securities firms experienced cybersecurity concerns related to remote work
62% of securities firms increased their cybersecurity budgets in 2023 due to remote work
42% of securities firms report that remote work has increased their compliance risks
44% of securities firms faced challenges in remote data security and management
66% of securities firms increased cybersecurity training for remote employees in 2023
50% of securities firms experienced challenges in remote data sharing and collaboration
53% of securities industry professionals believe remote work has increased operational risks
72% of securities firms reported increased need for remote IT support
57% of securities firms utilize digital signature solutions to facilitate remote work compliance

Security and Cybersecurity Challenges and Measures Interpretation

While remote and hybrid work models in the securities industry have boosted flexibility, they have also turned cybersecurity and compliance into high-stakes balancing acts, with over half the firms recognizing increased operational and regulatory risks alongside a surge in cybersecurity investments and training to keep the digital walls secure.

Technological Implementation and Innovation

52% of securities firms adopted virtual reality tools for remote client engagement
37% of securities firms have implemented AI-driven compliance monitoring remotely
29% of securities firms utilize virtual collaboration platforms for client meetings

Technological Implementation and Innovation Interpretation

As securities firms navigate the digital frontier, a majority are embracing cutting-edge tools—virtually, compliantly, and collaboratively—highlighting that in finance, innovation isn't just an option; it's the new standard.

Work Remote and Hybrid Work Adoption

35% of securities firms increased their investment in remote collaboration tools in 2023
50% of securities traders work remotely at least part of the week
48% of senior securities executives see hybrid work as the future of finance workspaces
40% of securities firms discontinued some in-office roles in favor of remote positions
68% of securities industry HR leaders reported difficulty in remote talent recruiting
25% of securities firms increased their investment in remote work technology by more than 50%
45% of securities industry employees reported a positive impact on productivity due to remote work
69% of securities firms increased remote training programs for employees
22% of securities firms have adopted hybrid working policies for all departments
60% of securities analysts work remotely at least some of the time
51% of securities firms increased their use of cloud technologies for remote work
38% of securities firms reported challenges with remote collaboration across different time zones
48% of securities companies have expanded remote work policies to include international employees
63% of securities firms believe remote work has improved their ability to attract global talent
46% of securities firms adopted flexible remote work policies following the pandemic
61% of securities firms have adopted remote-only onboarding processes
58% of securities firms believe remote work enables better work-life integration
54% of securities firms reported that remote work has led to more flexible client engagement strategies
30% of securities industry professionals faced difficulties with remote performance management
65% of securities firms plan to maintain remote work policies beyond 2025

Work Remote and Hybrid Work Adoption Interpretation

As securities firms double down on remote and hybrid strategies—investing more in tech, expanding global talent pools, and embracing flexible work—it's clear that in the fast-paced world of finance, adapting to the virtual shift isn't just a trend but a strategic move with staying power, despite lingering challenges in collaboration and performance management.