GITNUXREPORT 2025

Upskilling And Reskilling In The Asset Management Industry Statistics

Majority invest in upskilling; reskilling boosts innovation and workforce resilience.

Jannik Linder

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

First published: April 29, 2025

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63% of firms report that leadership supports reskilling initiatives actively

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78% of asset management firms have increased their investment in employee upskilling over the past two years

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65% of asset managers believe reskilling will be critical to their growth strategy

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52% of asset management professionals have completed at least one upskilling program in the past year

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67% of asset managers plan to implement AI and machine learning training by 2025

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58% of asset management firms are partnering with educational providers to upskill their staff

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73% of senior executives see reskilling as essential to adapting to regulatory changes

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69% of respondents believe that continuous learning is key to retaining talent in asset management

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36% of asset managers prioritize reskilling initiatives for mid-career employees

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82% of asset management firms expect to increase their budget for reskilling initiatives in the next year

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40% of asset management professionals have taken online courses to improve their technical skills

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55% of firms have implemented mentorship programs to facilitate reskilling

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60% of asset management companies use data-driven assessments to identify employee training needs

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34% of firms have faced budget constraints that hinder reskilling efforts

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70% of asset managers believe that AI literacy will soon be a core competency

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57% of asset management companies are investing in leadership development to facilitate reskilling

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49% of asset management firms are exploring gamified learning solutions for technical training

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50% of asset managers expect external training providers to play a bigger role in reskilling efforts

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72% of firms see diversity and inclusion training as part of their reskilling initiatives

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39% of professionals seek certifications as part of their reskilling in asset management

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74% of asset managers use simulation-based training to teach complex financial modeling

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42% of asset management firms have conducted skills audits in the past year

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44% of employees report that reskilling opportunities improved their job satisfaction

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38% of asset managers reported increased productivity following reskilling programs

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61% of asset management firms are integrating reskilling into their overall talent strategy

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54% of firms believe that soft skills are equally important as technical skills in reskilling efforts

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45% of asset management professionals have increased their digital literacy through self-directed learning

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81% of firms plan to expand their reskilling programs to include sustainability and ESG considerations

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59% of asset management firms have identified cybersecurity skills as a priority area for reskilling

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67% of firms expect their reskilling efforts to reduce dependency on external hiring

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74% of asset management leaders consider reskilling as a key factor to remain competitive

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36% of mid-career employees reported that reskilling led to lateral moves within firms

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55% of firms have incorporated digital badges and micro-credentials into their training programs

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80% of future hiring in asset management will depend on demonstrated recent upskilling activities

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43% of employees participating in reskilling programs report feeling more engaged at work

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69% of asset management firms acknowledge that regulatory complexity has increased the need for compliance-related training

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61% of small to mid-size firms outsource parts of their reskilling efforts due to resource constraints

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78% of respondents agree that reskilling initiatives increase innovation within their asset management teams

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54% of firms have faced challenges in measuring the long-term impact of their reskilling programs

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63% of asset managers plan to leverage artificial intelligence to personalize training programs for employees

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74% of respondents believe that reskilling will become a regulatory requirement in the near future

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57% of firms implement cross-training programs to foster versatility among their workforce

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41% of senior management have undergone reskilling themselves to better lead digital transformation efforts

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52% of asset management companies report increased collaboration as a benefit of reskilling initiatives

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49% of entry-level hires have specific reskilling requirements before starting their roles

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35% of firms have adopted virtual coaching as part of their reskilling programs

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71% of firms report that reskilling has enhanced their ability to adopt new regulatory policies faster

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55% of firms have initiated reskilling focused on sustainable investing and ESG frameworks

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63% of employees prefer digital and self-paced learning over traditional classroom training

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61% of firms have a dedicated budget line for reskilling activities

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48% of firms consider reskilling as a key factor to reduce talent turnover

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77% of asset management firms have seen measurable improvement in employee performance after reskilling programs

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59% of respondents believe that integrating reskilling data into HR systems enhances workforce planning

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67% of firms report increased cross-departmental collaboration as a benefit of reskilling initiatives

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43% of professionals have used LinkedIn Learning to acquire new skills relevant to asset management

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65% of firms are using real-time feedback tools to improve their reskilling programs

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45% of senior leadership agree that reskilling directly contributes to achieving strategic business objectives

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34% of firms have formalized reskilling strategies as part of their digital transformation roadmap

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78% of asset management companies are considering or implementing microlearning modules to support scalable reskilling

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66% of employees believe reskilling opportunities improve overall morale

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69% of asset managers see reskilling as essential to future-proofing their workforce against technological disruption

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45% of firms report a skills gap in digital technologies such as AI and data analytics

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41% of asset management companies are adopting onboarding training programs focused on digital skills

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54% of asset management firms report challenges in identifying skills gaps

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47% of staff in asset management report that they lack sufficient training for emerging technologies

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66% of asset management firms track the ROI of their upskilling programs

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48% of employees feel that their current skills will be obsolete within five years

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68% of respondents highlight that digital transformation accelerates the need for reskilling in asset management

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70% of entry-level employees in asset management are receiving targeted training for digital tools

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50% of professionals believe that virtual reality training enhances their acquisition of complex financial concepts

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68% of respondents see data analytics skills as critical for future success in asset management

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44% of asset managers plan to implement AI-driven learning platforms within the next two years

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Key Highlights

78% of asset management firms have increased their investment in employee upskilling over the past two years
65% of asset managers believe reskilling will be critical to their growth strategy
52% of asset management professionals have completed at least one upskilling program in the past year
45% of firms report a skills gap in digital technologies such as AI and data analytics
67% of asset managers plan to implement AI and machine learning training by 2025
58% of asset management firms are partnering with educational providers to upskill their staff
73% of senior executives see reskilling as essential to adapting to regulatory changes
41% of asset management companies are adopting onboarding training programs focused on digital skills
69% of respondents believe that continuous learning is key to retaining talent in asset management
36% of asset managers prioritize reskilling initiatives for mid-career employees
82% of asset management firms expect to increase their budget for reskilling initiatives in the next year
54% of asset management firms report challenges in identifying skills gaps
40% of asset management professionals have taken online courses to improve their technical skills

As the asset management industry grapples with rapid digital transformation and increasing regulatory hurdles, a striking 78% of firms are ramping up their investment in employee upskilling, highlighting the pivotal role reskilling and upskilling initiatives will play in shaping future success.

Leadership Perspectives on Reskilling

63% of firms report that leadership supports reskilling initiatives actively

Leadership Perspectives on Reskilling Interpretation

With 63% of firms reporting active leadership support for reskilling, the asset management industry is clearly steering itself toward a future where adaptability isn't just encouraged—it's a core investment.

Reskilling and Talent Development

78% of asset management firms have increased their investment in employee upskilling over the past two years
65% of asset managers believe reskilling will be critical to their growth strategy
52% of asset management professionals have completed at least one upskilling program in the past year
67% of asset managers plan to implement AI and machine learning training by 2025
58% of asset management firms are partnering with educational providers to upskill their staff
73% of senior executives see reskilling as essential to adapting to regulatory changes
69% of respondents believe that continuous learning is key to retaining talent in asset management
36% of asset managers prioritize reskilling initiatives for mid-career employees
82% of asset management firms expect to increase their budget for reskilling initiatives in the next year
40% of asset management professionals have taken online courses to improve their technical skills
55% of firms have implemented mentorship programs to facilitate reskilling
60% of asset management companies use data-driven assessments to identify employee training needs
34% of firms have faced budget constraints that hinder reskilling efforts
70% of asset managers believe that AI literacy will soon be a core competency
57% of asset management companies are investing in leadership development to facilitate reskilling
49% of asset management firms are exploring gamified learning solutions for technical training
50% of asset managers expect external training providers to play a bigger role in reskilling efforts
72% of firms see diversity and inclusion training as part of their reskilling initiatives
39% of professionals seek certifications as part of their reskilling in asset management
74% of asset managers use simulation-based training to teach complex financial modeling
42% of asset management firms have conducted skills audits in the past year
44% of employees report that reskilling opportunities improved their job satisfaction
38% of asset managers reported increased productivity following reskilling programs
61% of asset management firms are integrating reskilling into their overall talent strategy
54% of firms believe that soft skills are equally important as technical skills in reskilling efforts
45% of asset management professionals have increased their digital literacy through self-directed learning
81% of firms plan to expand their reskilling programs to include sustainability and ESG considerations
59% of asset management firms have identified cybersecurity skills as a priority area for reskilling
67% of firms expect their reskilling efforts to reduce dependency on external hiring
74% of asset management leaders consider reskilling as a key factor to remain competitive
36% of mid-career employees reported that reskilling led to lateral moves within firms
55% of firms have incorporated digital badges and micro-credentials into their training programs
80% of future hiring in asset management will depend on demonstrated recent upskilling activities
43% of employees participating in reskilling programs report feeling more engaged at work
69% of asset management firms acknowledge that regulatory complexity has increased the need for compliance-related training
61% of small to mid-size firms outsource parts of their reskilling efforts due to resource constraints
78% of respondents agree that reskilling initiatives increase innovation within their asset management teams
54% of firms have faced challenges in measuring the long-term impact of their reskilling programs
63% of asset managers plan to leverage artificial intelligence to personalize training programs for employees
74% of respondents believe that reskilling will become a regulatory requirement in the near future
57% of firms implement cross-training programs to foster versatility among their workforce
41% of senior management have undergone reskilling themselves to better lead digital transformation efforts
52% of asset management companies report increased collaboration as a benefit of reskilling initiatives
49% of entry-level hires have specific reskilling requirements before starting their roles
35% of firms have adopted virtual coaching as part of their reskilling programs
71% of firms report that reskilling has enhanced their ability to adopt new regulatory policies faster
55% of firms have initiated reskilling focused on sustainable investing and ESG frameworks
63% of employees prefer digital and self-paced learning over traditional classroom training
61% of firms have a dedicated budget line for reskilling activities
48% of firms consider reskilling as a key factor to reduce talent turnover
77% of asset management firms have seen measurable improvement in employee performance after reskilling programs
59% of respondents believe that integrating reskilling data into HR systems enhances workforce planning
67% of firms report increased cross-departmental collaboration as a benefit of reskilling initiatives
43% of professionals have used LinkedIn Learning to acquire new skills relevant to asset management
65% of firms are using real-time feedback tools to improve their reskilling programs
45% of senior leadership agree that reskilling directly contributes to achieving strategic business objectives
34% of firms have formalized reskilling strategies as part of their digital transformation roadmap
78% of asset management companies are considering or implementing microlearning modules to support scalable reskilling
66% of employees believe reskilling opportunities improve overall morale
69% of asset managers see reskilling as essential to future-proofing their workforce against technological disruption

Reskilling and Talent Development Interpretation

With 78% of asset management firms ramping up their investment in employee reskilling—especially as 67% plan to train staff in AI and machine learning by 2025—it's clear that in a rapidly evolving industry, staying still is the riskiest move; effectively, reskilling isn't just a competitive advantage but the industry's new survival skill.

Skills Gaps in Digital and Technical Capabilities

45% of firms report a skills gap in digital technologies such as AI and data analytics
41% of asset management companies are adopting onboarding training programs focused on digital skills
54% of asset management firms report challenges in identifying skills gaps
47% of staff in asset management report that they lack sufficient training for emerging technologies
66% of asset management firms track the ROI of their upskilling programs
48% of employees feel that their current skills will be obsolete within five years
68% of respondents highlight that digital transformation accelerates the need for reskilling in asset management
70% of entry-level employees in asset management are receiving targeted training for digital tools
50% of professionals believe that virtual reality training enhances their acquisition of complex financial concepts
68% of respondents see data analytics skills as critical for future success in asset management

Skills Gaps in Digital and Technical Capabilities Interpretation

As asset management firms scramble to bridge their digital skills gap amidst rapid technological change, nearly half admit their teams feel undertrained for the future, highlighting both the urgency and the challenge of turning upskilling investments into tangible competitive advantage in a data-driven world.

Technology Adoption and Implementation

44% of asset managers plan to implement AI-driven learning platforms within the next two years

Technology Adoption and Implementation Interpretation

With nearly half of asset managers gearing up to employ AI-driven learning platforms within two years, it’s clear that the industry is embracing digital transformation not just as a trend, but as a strategic imperative for staying ahead in a rapidly evolving market.