Scotland's banking industry strengths

Scotland’s banking strengths are recognised by the many international banks with substantial operations here.

Scotland also offers expertise in the set-up and management of shared service centres and customer contact centres for the banking industry.

Scotland’s long banking tradition has given our skilled workforce expertise in a variety of banking services. Scotland is an established base for retail and corporate banking, treasury, insurance, mortgage services and investment management.

Our strengths are enhanced by the extensive community of providers and professional advisers who provide support for financial institutions.

This includes:

• HR

• IT

• Consultancy

• Outsourcing

• Legal services

• Risk management

Skills and expertise

Our long banking history means the Scottish workforce is ideally suited to the needs of the banking sector:

• Critical Mass - Scotland’s banking sector employs 50,000 people across a number of activities

• Academic strength - particularly in business studies, accountancy and languages

• Flexible workforce - with highly developed and relevant skills