GITNUXREPORT 2025

Upskilling And Reskilling In The Finance Industry Statistics

Finance industry invests heavily in upskilling to address skills gaps and remain competitive.

Jannik Linder

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

First published: April 29, 2025

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44% of finance industry employers have adopted gamified learning platforms to enhance training engagement

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42% of financial institutions report difficulty in finding candidates with the required digital skills for reskilling

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58% of finance sector companies offer leadership development programs focused on upskilling future leaders

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78% of financial services firms have increased their investments in employee upskilling since 2020

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65% of finance professionals believe that reskilling is necessary to meet the future demands of the industry

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52% of financial firms have fully implemented digital upskilling programs

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84% of finance executives are concerned about a skills gap in their teams

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60% of financial industry employees report that they need additional training in AI and automation tools

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The top three skills financial firms are focusing on for upskilling are cybersecurity, data analytics, and machine learning

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72% of finance industry HR leaders say that reskilling has improved employee engagement

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The global financial industry is projected to spend over $20 billion on employee training and development by 2025

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70% of finance sector workers believe that continuous learning will be vital for career progression

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58% of financial institutions have used online learning platforms to facilitate upskilling

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48% of finance professionals have received training on blockchain technology in the last year

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Reskilling initiatives in finance have led to a 25% reduction in turnaround times for loan processing

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80% of financial firms see upskilling as a strategic priority for digital transformation

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67% of finance workers consider data analysis skills critical for future roles

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55% of financial organizations have partnered with edtech companies to provide specialized training

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63% of finance industry HR managers report a positive impact of reskilling programs on employee retention

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45% of finance professionals feel unprepared for roles requiring AI expertise

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76% of finance companies offer internal digital learning portals for skill development

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85% of finance firms have identified upskilling their workforce as essential to their competitive strategy

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69% of finance industry leaders believe that upskilling can help reduce operational costs

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59% of finance professionals see reskilling programs as a way to adapt to regulatory changes

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90% of financial firms increased investment in cybersecurity training after recent cyberattacks

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73% of finance companies have implemented AI-based learning tools for employee training

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The average finance industry reskilling program lasts approximately 6 months

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50% of finance firms plan to expand their reskilling budgets by at least 20% in the next year

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65% of finance employees believe that upskilling opportunities impact their job satisfaction positively

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59% of financial organizations view upskilling as key to increasing operational resilience

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78% of finance firms see a direct link between upskilling and increased innovation output

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61% of finance professionals say they are more likely to stay in their current role if provided with regular upskilling opportunities

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54% of financial institutions plan to implement AI-specific reskilling programs within the next 12 months

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68% of finance industry leaders agree that cultural change is necessary to support upskilling initiatives

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80% of employees in financial services believe that reskilling can help them adapt to industry disruptions

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59% of finance companies have faced challenges in reskilling older employees

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85% of financial firms plan to incorporate more personalized learning experiences into their upskilling programs

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62% of finance industry HR leaders believe that reskilling programs are essential to digital transformation success

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77% of finance professionals are willing to learn new skills if provided with flexible training options

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49% of financial firms have reported a positive ROI from their reskilling investments

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66% of finance companies report that upskilling has improved their ability to comply with regulatory requirements

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45% of finance employees are concerned about the relevance of their current skills in the next five years

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71% of financial services firms have increased investment in reskilling during economic downturns

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74% of finance learners prefer hybrid learning models combining online and in-person training

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81% of finance executives view upskilling as critical to navigating industry disruption

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47% of financial industry workers have accessed micro-credentials for skill enhancement

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69% of finance organizations have recognized the importance of soft skills like communication and adaptability in their reskilling initiatives

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55% of finance firms report increased productivity following upskilling programs

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63% of finance industry HR leaders believe that the focus on skills flexibility has increased due to digital transformation

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77% of finance professionals believe that upskilling in emerging technologies is essential for career advancement

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80% of financial institutions view upskilling as a way to improve customer experience through better data utilization

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Key Highlights

78% of financial services firms have increased their investments in employee upskilling since 2020
65% of finance professionals believe that reskilling is necessary to meet the future demands of the industry
52% of financial firms have fully implemented digital upskilling programs
84% of finance executives are concerned about a skills gap in their teams
60% of financial industry employees report that they need additional training in AI and automation tools
The top three skills financial firms are focusing on for upskilling are cybersecurity, data analytics, and machine learning
72% of finance industry HR leaders say that reskilling has improved employee engagement
The global financial industry is projected to spend over $20 billion on employee training and development by 2025
70% of finance sector workers believe that continuous learning will be vital for career progression
58% of financial institutions have used online learning platforms to facilitate upskilling
48% of finance professionals have received training on blockchain technology in the last year
Reskilling initiatives in finance have led to a 25% reduction in turnaround times for loan processing
80% of financial firms see upskilling as a strategic priority for digital transformation

As the financial industry braces for rapid technological change and escalating digital demands, an impressive 78% of firms have boosted their investment in employee upskilling since 2020, highlighting a critical shift towards continuous learning as the key to future success.

Digital Transformation & Technology Adoption

44% of finance industry employers have adopted gamified learning platforms to enhance training engagement

Digital Transformation & Technology Adoption Interpretation

With nearly half of finance employers turning to gamified learning, it's clear that even in numbers-driven sectors, turning training into a game is the smartest way to score in employee engagement.

Industry Challenges and Concerns

42% of financial institutions report difficulty in finding candidates with the required digital skills for reskilling

Industry Challenges and Concerns Interpretation

With nearly half of financial institutions struggling to find candidates with vital digital skills, the industry faces a digital talent gap that could threaten its future competitiveness unless swift upskilling initiatives are prioritized.

Leadership Development and Skills Priorities

58% of finance sector companies offer leadership development programs focused on upskilling future leaders

Leadership Development and Skills Priorities Interpretation

With 58% of finance companies prioritizing leadership development through upskilling, it's clear that the industry is investing heavily in cultivating tomorrow's leaders—or else risking being led astray by those without the right skills now.

Reskilling and Upskilling Initiatives

78% of financial services firms have increased their investments in employee upskilling since 2020
65% of finance professionals believe that reskilling is necessary to meet the future demands of the industry
52% of financial firms have fully implemented digital upskilling programs
84% of finance executives are concerned about a skills gap in their teams
60% of financial industry employees report that they need additional training in AI and automation tools
The top three skills financial firms are focusing on for upskilling are cybersecurity, data analytics, and machine learning
72% of finance industry HR leaders say that reskilling has improved employee engagement
The global financial industry is projected to spend over $20 billion on employee training and development by 2025
70% of finance sector workers believe that continuous learning will be vital for career progression
58% of financial institutions have used online learning platforms to facilitate upskilling
48% of finance professionals have received training on blockchain technology in the last year
Reskilling initiatives in finance have led to a 25% reduction in turnaround times for loan processing
80% of financial firms see upskilling as a strategic priority for digital transformation
67% of finance workers consider data analysis skills critical for future roles
55% of financial organizations have partnered with edtech companies to provide specialized training
63% of finance industry HR managers report a positive impact of reskilling programs on employee retention
45% of finance professionals feel unprepared for roles requiring AI expertise
76% of finance companies offer internal digital learning portals for skill development
85% of finance firms have identified upskilling their workforce as essential to their competitive strategy
69% of finance industry leaders believe that upskilling can help reduce operational costs
59% of finance professionals see reskilling programs as a way to adapt to regulatory changes
90% of financial firms increased investment in cybersecurity training after recent cyberattacks
73% of finance companies have implemented AI-based learning tools for employee training
The average finance industry reskilling program lasts approximately 6 months
50% of finance firms plan to expand their reskilling budgets by at least 20% in the next year
65% of finance employees believe that upskilling opportunities impact their job satisfaction positively
59% of financial organizations view upskilling as key to increasing operational resilience
78% of finance firms see a direct link between upskilling and increased innovation output
61% of finance professionals say they are more likely to stay in their current role if provided with regular upskilling opportunities
54% of financial institutions plan to implement AI-specific reskilling programs within the next 12 months
68% of finance industry leaders agree that cultural change is necessary to support upskilling initiatives
80% of employees in financial services believe that reskilling can help them adapt to industry disruptions
59% of finance companies have faced challenges in reskilling older employees
85% of financial firms plan to incorporate more personalized learning experiences into their upskilling programs
62% of finance industry HR leaders believe that reskilling programs are essential to digital transformation success
77% of finance professionals are willing to learn new skills if provided with flexible training options
49% of financial firms have reported a positive ROI from their reskilling investments
66% of finance companies report that upskilling has improved their ability to comply with regulatory requirements
45% of finance employees are concerned about the relevance of their current skills in the next five years
71% of financial services firms have increased investment in reskilling during economic downturns
74% of finance learners prefer hybrid learning models combining online and in-person training
81% of finance executives view upskilling as critical to navigating industry disruption
47% of financial industry workers have accessed micro-credentials for skill enhancement
69% of finance organizations have recognized the importance of soft skills like communication and adaptability in their reskilling initiatives
55% of finance firms report increased productivity following upskilling programs
63% of finance industry HR leaders believe that the focus on skills flexibility has increased due to digital transformation
77% of finance professionals believe that upskilling in emerging technologies is essential for career advancement
80% of financial institutions view upskilling as a way to improve customer experience through better data utilization

Reskilling and Upskilling Initiatives Interpretation

With over 78% of financial firms investing more in employee upskilling since 2020, it's clear that in finance, staying still is the fastest way to fall behind in a race where agility, digital mastery, and continuous learning are now the ultimate competitive currencies.