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Skills & careers

Access to diverse talent is a critical success factor for financial services. We work with Scotland’s financial sector, schools, colleges and universities on a range of initiatives to ensure we have a sustainable pipeline of people joining the sector while also supporting people to upskill and reskill.

Financial services are rapidly responding to technological changes which create huge opportunities for the sector’s growth and development. Meeting this opportunity requires us to address key skills haps, particularly in technology-based roles.

We’ve now launched the updated version of our Skills Action Plan.

The updated designed to prepare Scotland’s financial services sector for an AI and data driven future.

Originally launched in 2022, the plan has been refreshed to reflect the rapid rise of AI and other emerging technologies that are transforming the way we work.

Recommendations within the strategy include:

  • Equipping the workforce with the skills needed for an AI-led world

  • Strengthening partnerships between industry, government, and education

  • Working with the Financial Services Skills Commission to identify future skills gaps

  • Providing insight on policies such as apprenticeships and education reform

Download Action Plan
Flowchart illustrating steps for career development, including start your career, select your role, apply for a position, search for a course, learn the skills, get into finance, and apply via CV.

getinto.finance

getinto.finance is a digital skills hub designed to help you explore career opportunities in the financial sector. Its backed by the industry and supported by Scotland’s universities and colleges, so it’s full of handy resources to help you make an informed decision about your career options.

Visit getinto.finance

Get involved

Education engagement: working with schools, colleges and universities to help inspire more people across scotland. We are constantly looking for partners and volunteers to join us. If you or your firm would like to take part in future education engagement work please get in touch at skillsandtalent@sfe.org.uk

Skills insights: We are helping connect industry with education by connecting our SFE members with education partners, gathering insights about emerging skills gaps and supporting the development of development programmes for professionals in different stages of their career

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