AI’s Impact on Finance Careers & Professional Training

Andreas Karaiskos, CEO, Fitch Learning

30-Apr-25 11:00

AI’s Impact on Finance Careers & Professional Training

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As artificial intelligence continues to disrupt industries, one of the sectors seeing rapid transformation is professional training — especially in finance and capital markets. With roles like AI specialists, data analysts, and financial advisers on the rise, how are training programs adapting to meet these emerging demands?

In this episode of The Workplace, Andreas Karaiskos, CEO of Fitch Learning, discusses how career upskilling and professional education is adapting to meet the demands of a digital-first economy, but also the rise of AI.

If you're a business leader, HR professional, or part of the financial services industry, this episode offers critical insight into preparing your people for the AI-powered future.

Produced by: Roshan Kanesan

Presented by: Roshan Kanesan

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Categories: technology, the workplace, personal development

Tags: ai, career planning, professional training, future of work, reskilling, upskilling,

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