AI skills in financial services
- Discover the critical AI skills gaps hindering growth
- Learn actionable strategies to build an AI-enabled workforce
- Explore how applied AI training drives tangible business value

The current AI landscape in financial services
AI skills are in critical short supply
Financial institutions are investing in AI, but the widening skills gap is hindering the ability to maximise its potential and exposing significant risks.
Real AI direction requires real skills
Technology alone isn’t enough. Comprehensive, applied training is essential to unlock AI's transformative power and mitigate risks.
Building AI skills at every level will drive transformation
The financial services landscape is evolving rapidly. Continuous upskilling across all roles is crucial for staying competitive and compliant.
Featured insights
67%
of financial services firms are leveraging AI for process automation and operational efficiencies.
46%
of UK financial firms report having only a ‘partial understanding’ of the AI technologies they use.
32%
of survey respondents said risk management is a key skills gap.
About the guide

The path to AI maturity in financial services
From identifying critical skills gaps to implementing strategic upskilling programmes, financial institutions need a clear roadmap to harness AI effectively. This report provides that roadmap.
Featuring brand new insights from over 150 leaders in the financial services sector, we reveal the current state of AI adoption, the challenges faced, and the actionable steps needed to create an AI-enabled workforce.
Our research underscores that the time for strategic AI training is now: for businesses to reconsider their approach and invest in their people to unlock the full potential of AI.