GITNUXREPORT 2025

Upskilling And Reskilling In The Securities Industry Statistics

Most firms prioritize digital skills, AI, cybersecurity, and industry-specific upskilling.

Jannik Linder

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

First published: April 29, 2025

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42% of securities companies have seen a 20% improvement in compliance training effectiveness after adopting digital learning tools

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76% of securities firms have seen a measurable improvement in compliance accuracy after digital training adoption

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70% of securities professionals feel more confident in handling regulatory changes after targeted reskilling

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41% of securities companies are investing in virtual reality (VR) training modules

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62% of securities firms reported that greater diversity in tech skills enhanced innovation

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80% of securities companies plan to invest more in AI-based personalized learning solutions by 2025

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62% of securities professionals express interest in learning about decentralized finance (DeFi) to stay ahead

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55% of securities firms utilize virtual labs for immersive training in emerging technologies

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66% of securities firms plan to incorporate moreinteractive and mobile learning formats into their training modules

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68% of securities firms reported a significant need for upskilling their workforce in data analytics by 2024

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45% of securities professionals believe that reskilling initiatives directly correlate with increased customer trust

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52% of securities institutions have increased investment in digital skills training over the past two years

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70% of securities firms plan to implement AI-focused training programs in the next year

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60% of recent securities industry layoffs were due to skills gaps in emerging technologies

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72% of securities companies view upskilling as essential to staying compliant with evolving regulations

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55% of securities industry employees feel inadequately prepared for digital transformation

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48% of securities firms reported a hiring slowdown due to lack of internally reskilled talent

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80% of securities firms have formal reskilling programs for at least one department

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65% of securities industry leadership believes reskilling will be critical for competitive advantage in the next five years

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37% of securities firms experienced an increase in cyber security threats, prompting more reskilling in cybersecurity roles

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58% of securities industry HR managers cite skills shortages as the main obstacle to digital innovation

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49% of securities firms have integrated AI and machine learning into their training programs

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38% of securities professionals plan to seek reskilling opportunities in blockchain technology in the next year

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54% of securities firms aim to upskill their employees to better serve digital clients

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66% of securities professionals indicated that cross-skilling has increased during the past year

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75% of securities firms see upskilling as a way to retain top talent in a competitive industry

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67% of securities firms report that tech-focused reskilling initiatives have led to faster product development cycles

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50% of securities professionals feel they need more training in risk management tools

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84% of securities firms have hired external trainers for specialized digital skills

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56% of securities companies are using gamification as a method to enhance upskilling efforts

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39% of securities professionals have completed at least one certification related to fintech in the past year

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73% of securities firms plan to expand their online digital learning platforms in the next 12 months

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59% of securities industry HR leaders rate reskilling for digital roles as the top priority for talent development

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47% of securities firms are integrating ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) skills training into their reskilling initiatives

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69% of securities professionals feel that continuous learning opportunities improve their job satisfaction

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44% of securities firms experienced reduced onboarding time due to integrated digital upskilling programs

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53% of securities firms have increased cross-departmental training programs to foster agility

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41% of securities professionals believe their organizations lack sufficient reskilling programs for future technological changes

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54% of securities firms focus on reskilling middle management to lead digital transformation initiatives

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65% of securities professionals report that reskilling programs have helped reduce operational errors

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49% of securities firms have adopted virtual apprenticeships as part of their upskilling strategy

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60% of securities industry training budgets are allocated specifically to digital technology skills

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67% of securities firms track reskilling program success through employee performance metrics

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74% of securities firms report an increase in innovation capabilities following targeted upskilling programs

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82% of securities professionals believe that reskilling in AI and automation will be crucial for their future roles

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55% of securities companies are utilizing data visualization tools in their employee training programs

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38% of securities firms report difficulties in retaining trained talent after reskilling initiatives

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50% of securities firms have incorporated blockchain-related training into their development programs

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61% of securities professionals have expressed interest in modular, microlearning formats for skill enhancement

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45% of securities firms have seen a direct link between reskilling initiatives and increased market share

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73% of securities companies prioritize reskilling in cybersecurity to mitigate increasing threats

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46% of securities firms reported a 15% increase in employee productivity after upskilling programs focused on digital tools

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53% of securities organizations believe that reskilling reduces employee turnover

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67% of securities firms have increased their investment in leadership development programs linked to digital skills

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42% of securities professionals are enrolled in fintech-specific online certification courses

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54% of securities firms report cost savings as a benefit of digital upskilling initiatives

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77% of securities firms believe that ongoing digital reskilling is essential to adapt to future industry regulations

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69% of securities professionals prefer a blended learning approach combining online and practical training methods

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43% of securities firms have established dedicated innovation labs to support reskilling in emerging tech

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51% of securities layoffs in 2023 were attributed to the inability to reskill employees in new technologies

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65% of securities firms are developing internal digital academies for continuous learning

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61% of securities firms have adopted remote learning platforms to broaden access to upskilling

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80% of securities professionals agree that reskilling initiatives have positively impacted overall job satisfaction

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44% of securities firms report increased engagement in professional development following digital upskilling programs

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58% of securities companies are integrating AI-driven talent management tools to identify reskilling needs

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68% of securities firms are planning to increase budgets allocated to digital skills training over the next year

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59% of securities firms believe that reskilling will lead to improved client outcomes

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49% of securities organizations have experienced reduced onboarding time due to digital reskilling efforts

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74% of securities firms leverage data analytics in designing their reskilling programs

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63% of securities firms have identified digital skills as a primary factor in leadership development programs

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73% of securities companies report that reskilling enhances their ability to innovate rapidly

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41% of securities professionals prioritize learning about sustainable investment strategies through upskilling

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79% of securities professionals agree that reskilling programs are vital for future-proofing their careers

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53% of securities firms have linked reskilling initiatives directly to their diversity and inclusion strategies

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65% of securities companies are focusing on reskilling in cloud computing to support scalable infrastructure

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49% of securities professionals have actively sought out cross-industry reskilling opportunities

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Key Highlights

68% of securities firms reported a significant need for upskilling their workforce in data analytics by 2024
45% of securities professionals believe that reskilling initiatives directly correlate with increased customer trust
52% of securities institutions have increased investment in digital skills training over the past two years
70% of securities firms plan to implement AI-focused training programs in the next year
60% of recent securities industry layoffs were due to skills gaps in emerging technologies
72% of securities companies view upskilling as essential to staying compliant with evolving regulations
55% of securities industry employees feel inadequately prepared for digital transformation
48% of securities firms reported a hiring slowdown due to lack of internally reskilled talent
80% of securities firms have formal reskilling programs for at least one department
65% of securities industry leadership believes reskilling will be critical for competitive advantage in the next five years
37% of securities firms experienced an increase in cyber security threats, prompting more reskilling in cybersecurity roles
58% of securities industry HR managers cite skills shortages as the main obstacle to digital innovation
49% of securities firms have integrated AI and machine learning into their training programs

As the securities industry faces rapid technological change, with 68% reporting a critical need for data analytics upskilling by 2024 and 70% planning to adopt AI-focused training, staying ahead now depends on strategic reskilling initiatives that boost innovation, compliance, and client trust.

Regulatory and Compliance Initiatives

42% of securities companies have seen a 20% improvement in compliance training effectiveness after adopting digital learning tools
76% of securities firms have seen a measurable improvement in compliance accuracy after digital training adoption
70% of securities professionals feel more confident in handling regulatory changes after targeted reskilling

Regulatory and Compliance Initiatives Interpretation

With digital learning tools boosting compliance accuracy and confidence, securities firms are clearly investing in upskilling to turn regulatory complexities from threats into opportunities for mastery.

Technological Adoption and Innovation

41% of securities companies are investing in virtual reality (VR) training modules
62% of securities firms reported that greater diversity in tech skills enhanced innovation
80% of securities companies plan to invest more in AI-based personalized learning solutions by 2025
62% of securities professionals express interest in learning about decentralized finance (DeFi) to stay ahead
55% of securities firms utilize virtual labs for immersive training in emerging technologies
66% of securities firms plan to incorporate moreinteractive and mobile learning formats into their training modules

Technological Adoption and Innovation Interpretation

As securities firms increasingly embrace cutting-edge technologies and diverse learning formats—from VR labs and AI-driven personalized courses to exploring DeFi—it's clear that financial institutions are transforming upskilling from a strategic necessity into a competitive advantage in the digital age.

Workforce Strategies and Reskilling

68% of securities firms reported a significant need for upskilling their workforce in data analytics by 2024
45% of securities professionals believe that reskilling initiatives directly correlate with increased customer trust
52% of securities institutions have increased investment in digital skills training over the past two years
70% of securities firms plan to implement AI-focused training programs in the next year
60% of recent securities industry layoffs were due to skills gaps in emerging technologies
72% of securities companies view upskilling as essential to staying compliant with evolving regulations
55% of securities industry employees feel inadequately prepared for digital transformation
48% of securities firms reported a hiring slowdown due to lack of internally reskilled talent
80% of securities firms have formal reskilling programs for at least one department
65% of securities industry leadership believes reskilling will be critical for competitive advantage in the next five years
37% of securities firms experienced an increase in cyber security threats, prompting more reskilling in cybersecurity roles
58% of securities industry HR managers cite skills shortages as the main obstacle to digital innovation
49% of securities firms have integrated AI and machine learning into their training programs
38% of securities professionals plan to seek reskilling opportunities in blockchain technology in the next year
54% of securities firms aim to upskill their employees to better serve digital clients
66% of securities professionals indicated that cross-skilling has increased during the past year
75% of securities firms see upskilling as a way to retain top talent in a competitive industry
67% of securities firms report that tech-focused reskilling initiatives have led to faster product development cycles
50% of securities professionals feel they need more training in risk management tools
84% of securities firms have hired external trainers for specialized digital skills
56% of securities companies are using gamification as a method to enhance upskilling efforts
39% of securities professionals have completed at least one certification related to fintech in the past year
73% of securities firms plan to expand their online digital learning platforms in the next 12 months
59% of securities industry HR leaders rate reskilling for digital roles as the top priority for talent development
47% of securities firms are integrating ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) skills training into their reskilling initiatives
69% of securities professionals feel that continuous learning opportunities improve their job satisfaction
44% of securities firms experienced reduced onboarding time due to integrated digital upskilling programs
53% of securities firms have increased cross-departmental training programs to foster agility
41% of securities professionals believe their organizations lack sufficient reskilling programs for future technological changes
54% of securities firms focus on reskilling middle management to lead digital transformation initiatives
65% of securities professionals report that reskilling programs have helped reduce operational errors
49% of securities firms have adopted virtual apprenticeships as part of their upskilling strategy
60% of securities industry training budgets are allocated specifically to digital technology skills
67% of securities firms track reskilling program success through employee performance metrics
74% of securities firms report an increase in innovation capabilities following targeted upskilling programs
82% of securities professionals believe that reskilling in AI and automation will be crucial for their future roles
55% of securities companies are utilizing data visualization tools in their employee training programs
38% of securities firms report difficulties in retaining trained talent after reskilling initiatives
50% of securities firms have incorporated blockchain-related training into their development programs
61% of securities professionals have expressed interest in modular, microlearning formats for skill enhancement
45% of securities firms have seen a direct link between reskilling initiatives and increased market share
73% of securities companies prioritize reskilling in cybersecurity to mitigate increasing threats
46% of securities firms reported a 15% increase in employee productivity after upskilling programs focused on digital tools
53% of securities organizations believe that reskilling reduces employee turnover
67% of securities firms have increased their investment in leadership development programs linked to digital skills
42% of securities professionals are enrolled in fintech-specific online certification courses
54% of securities firms report cost savings as a benefit of digital upskilling initiatives
77% of securities firms believe that ongoing digital reskilling is essential to adapt to future industry regulations
69% of securities professionals prefer a blended learning approach combining online and practical training methods
43% of securities firms have established dedicated innovation labs to support reskilling in emerging tech
51% of securities layoffs in 2023 were attributed to the inability to reskill employees in new technologies
65% of securities firms are developing internal digital academies for continuous learning
61% of securities firms have adopted remote learning platforms to broaden access to upskilling
80% of securities professionals agree that reskilling initiatives have positively impacted overall job satisfaction
44% of securities firms report increased engagement in professional development following digital upskilling programs
58% of securities companies are integrating AI-driven talent management tools to identify reskilling needs
68% of securities firms are planning to increase budgets allocated to digital skills training over the next year
59% of securities firms believe that reskilling will lead to improved client outcomes
49% of securities organizations have experienced reduced onboarding time due to digital reskilling efforts
74% of securities firms leverage data analytics in designing their reskilling programs
63% of securities firms have identified digital skills as a primary factor in leadership development programs
73% of securities companies report that reskilling enhances their ability to innovate rapidly
41% of securities professionals prioritize learning about sustainable investment strategies through upskilling
79% of securities professionals agree that reskilling programs are vital for future-proofing their careers
53% of securities firms have linked reskilling initiatives directly to their diversity and inclusion strategies
65% of securities companies are focusing on reskilling in cloud computing to support scalable infrastructure
49% of securities professionals have actively sought out cross-industry reskilling opportunities

Workforce Strategies and Reskilling Interpretation

As securities firms scramble to upskill in AI, blockchain, and ESG—proving that in a rapidly evolving landscape, staying ahead isn't just about profits but about deploying a quantum leap of knowledge before the industry's skills gap turns into a chasm.