Banking sector facing skills shortage

One in three senior executives struggle to fill risk management and digital roles, shows BPFI survey

BPFI chief executive Brian Hayes: 'Although there are skill shortages for many roles in the industry, it is important to note that the overall talent pool in Ireland is seen as an advantage internationally.'

The Irish banking sector is not immune to the skills shortage being experienced in other sectors with one in three senior executives saying they are struggling to fill risk management and digital roles.

Competition for talent in non-traditional banking roles is intensifying, shows a survey published on Monday by Banking and Payments Federation Ireland (BPFI).