Jobs of the Future 2030
Equipping workers with the skills needed to succeed in an AI-driven economy.
This banking and fintech industry coalition will cross skill and re-skill 100,000 banking workers in AI disciplines by 2030.
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AI is reshaping jobs, industries, and entire economies—fast.
In the years ahead, few areas of life will remain untouched by the impact of Artificial Intelligence.
But the UK risks falling behind. A growing AI skills gap threatens our ability to compete globally. Nations that lead in AI will set the pace; others will depend on their breakthroughs.
To stay ahead, the UK must act now: upskill, reskill, and build AI fluency across the workforce—responsibly and inclusively. The fintech and tech sectors and the people who power them have a vital role to play.
Over five years, Jobs 2030 will offer educational modules in AI disciplines delivered with industry-aligned training, tailored specifically to the banking sector.
Opportunities and challenges for the UK banking industry
UK banks are expected to invest over £1.8 billion in Generative AI (GenAI) by 2030 to boost productivity, reduce costs, and improve customer experience.
These deployments are projected to save 187 million labour hours—mainly (82%) from back-office and compliance tasks.
The resulting cost savings, also estimated at £1.8 billion, represent a full return on investment, with half of these savings expected to come from back-office functions.
Projected savings from GenAI are expected to match the total investment, with £1.8 billion saved by 2030.
Alongside the significant opportunities for growth and AI reskilling, the GenAI shift also raises concerns about job displacement—particularly for employees at high street banks with extensive branch networks and outdated IT systems, both of which rely heavily on manual processes.
*Based on the industry study from Zopa Bank and Juniper Research “Generative AI: Transforming The UK Banking Sector” (2025)
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