Financial services
Industry Sector
Overview
Think working in financial services is all about knowing the ins and outs of banking? Think again. Scotland’s financial services industry offers a wide range of career opportunities. You could be working as an insurance claims handler, an accountant or financial advisor. There are also roles in supply chain management, marketing and ICT.
Scotland is renowned for its strength in financial services and offers fantastic opportunities for people with all levels of experience and education. Whether you’re fresh out of school, a university graduate or considering a career change, you could find your dream job in finance.
Many roles come with excellent salary and benefits packages, as well as the offer of training to progress your career further. There are also excellent prospects of working in different locations as you develop your career.
The Industry Now
Around 85,000 people are employed in the industry in Scotland
32% of industry workers are qualified to graduate level with many achieving professional qualifications with employer support
Around half of those working in the industry are involved in banking
Employment in asset management and servicing has grown by 23% since 2009
The Future
Digital skills will be in demand as changes in technology lead to new ways of interacting with customers and analysing the market
Customer service roles will continue to be important, especially with the development of new technology like banking apps
Risk, compliance and investment accounting will be increasingly in demand
Jobs in this industry
The people
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Opportunities
More Information
- Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA): Find out about careers in accountancy
- Scottish Financial Enterprise: The body representing Scotland's financial services industry
- Investment 2020: Opportunities for school and college leavers. Get your investment career started as a trainee
- Chartered Institute for Securities and Investment (CISI): Information on training, work experience, apprenticeships and more
- International Financial Services District Glasgow: Opportunities in Glasgow, including work experience and internships
- All About Finance Careers: Jobs, courses and advice for school leavers, students and graduates