Employment in banking: dynamic and responsible

In 2024, the French banking sector continues to recruit massively, with 38,600 new hires, and key employment indicators – stable, highly skilled, diverse and inclusive – are strengthened. Banks are notable for a controlled reduction in their workforce – 373,600 employees at the end of 2024 – while observing a decline in the number of departures.

The number of work-study trainees continues to grow and turnover, still decreasing (8.4%), remains well below the national average.

The banking sector confirmed its status as a responsible employer that offers long-term (over 98% permanent contracts) and highly-qualified jobs. With women accounting nearly 57% of its employees, the banking sector advocates for gender equality and pursues robust policies for older workers.

With over 200 jobs related directly to the economy and society, the banking sector is able to provide dynamic and diverse career paths.

The banking sector is extremely committed to youth – half of new hires are under the age of 30 – and attaches great importance to professional integration and training. Ambitious training policies help increase their employability and develop their skills, while partnerships with associations promote professional integration for those who have difficulty entering the workforce.

French banks are gradually adapting their businesses with technological innovations and changing digital consumption methods. They are anticipating the skills that will be needed in the future and overcoming the challenges of a societal transformation.