Transforming talent selection in the banking & finance sector
Banking and finance are an industry being revolutionized by changes in the economic climate, new technology and AI, compliance regulations and the emergence of new roles such in data and cybersecurity. With pressures affecting talent acquisition, our assessments help you to select the best candidates for the role every time.
Solving talent shortages with problem-solving
Soft skills are a top priority in HR's strategy to fill new roles in the finance sector. 77% recognize that critical thinking skills are crucial in banking professions. Create a team for the future by identifying candidates, via psychometric tests, with strong behavorial skills such as problem-solving, communication and leadership; the outcomes can help reduce costs and make efficient hiring decisions.
Driving growth and talent mobility
Data-driven insights can help you place the right people in the right roles and identify opportunities for current employees to upskill in their career and progress within the organization. Our range of psychometrics assessments can help you reduce the risk of a misplaced hire and drive talent retention.
40%
of finance roles will be either new or significantly reshaped due to finance technology.
48%
of finance leaders have seen their employees leave the finance profession.
73%
of finance leaders expecting to boost AI staffing through 2025.
7%
is the employment growth expected in the US business and finance sector from 2021 to 2031.
Identify top soft skills in your talent pool
Many new roles in the finance industry are technology driven and require new skills sets to succeed. Using skills-based hiring you can combine highly researched talent assessments with AI power to widen your talent pool from the very start to quickly identify and advance candidates with the skills you require.
Improve your candidate experience
Long, drawn-out recruitment processes can affect talent acquisition. 56% of candidates (PwC) would discourage others from applying if they had a bad experience. Streamline your process and improve candidate quality with a reliable and unbiased hiring process that puts candidates' engagement first.
Succeed in your talent acquisition with our psychometric solutions
Obtain informed insights that you can trust into your candidate's ability, personality and potential with this range of assessments. Combined they can create a complete picture of your candidate(s) and significantly improve your ability to make a great hire.
"We use Pearson TalentLens assessments to ensure the reliability of our recruitment process and to guarantee a common foundation for professional development for all employees in the company."
Jérémy Bouleux - Recruitment, Integration, and Employer Brand Manager - Caisse d’Epargne
Featured Resources
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HR Trends: Talent Acquisition and Retention in the Banking and Financial Sector
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HR Challenges in the Banking and Financial Sector
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