Research Report
Essential Skills for Success in Financial Services
Our research identified the key skills that drive success in financial services organizations and skills gaps that are most in need of development.
Success in the financial industry is driven by a unique combination of specialized expertise, strategic thinking, and innovation—particularly in adapting to regulatory changes, implementing new technologies, and developing customer-centric products and services.
With analysis of over 36,000 financial services candidates that have completed our Global Skills Assessment—which measures 96 workplace skills in just one 15-minute assessment—our science team were able to discover what skills really result in success, and how the skills of those applying to roles in financial services compare with the general population.
In this report, you will find:
- Fifteen key skills that were identified as critical to success in financial services organizations
- Why measuring the skills of your workforce is critical for organizational and employee growth
- Five key skills gaps that exist today, and why they matter for financial services
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