Skills gap report

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79%

say the skills gap is widening

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The skills gap: are you prepared for market reality?

Industry says gaps are widening

Why is the gap growing?

Most teams see the skills gap widening, with hiring pain and upskilling now central concerns.

The myth is that more certifications mean better skill. The reality, according to our research, is that institutional teams still face widening skills gaps—even as credentials multiply. Most surveyed teams point to analytical review and peer critique as missing links in their current approach.

  • 79% Teams reporting gaps have grown 24% in five years.
  • 63% Hiring for proven skill is more difficult than ever.
  • 67% Upskilling is named as a top priority by teams.

Most teams agree: what worked five years ago is no longer enough. Participants say shifting from passive theory to active scenario review is the single most valuable change they made.

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How many teams report a growing skills gap in institutional risk roles?
  • Widening gap 44%
  • Hiring pain 22%
  • Upskilling focus 21%
  • Other 13%

Scenario review vs. theory

Does peer review actually help?

Teams overwhelmingly rate scenario-based review above theory alone.

The old approach—memorize the theory, tick the box—leaves teams exposed. Scenario review, debate, and real failure analysis are what teams now seek. The biggest shift is a move from passive to active review, with peer debate cited as the best way to surface hidden risks.

  • 72% Scenario review preferred to theory alone.
  • 59% Peer critique flagged missed risks.
  • 71% Teams want more case-based material.

The evidence is clear: scenario-based, peer-reviewed learning is rated as more effective than relying on theory. Teams argue that peer debate is where weak logic is caught—before it becomes a real loss.

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How do teams rate the value of scenario-based review versus theory-only approaches?
  • Scenario review 72%
  • Peer critique 16%
  • Theory only 12%

Ongoing support and learning

What ongoing support matters?

Alumni want continuing, practical support—beyond the certificate.

One-off learning doesn’t survive market change. Alumni call for continuous access to forums, new lectures, and live case debates. The demand is for resources that evolve with the market, not just a single learning event.

  • 81% Alumni value ongoing forum access.
  • 66% Quarterly case updates preferred.
  • 62% Demand for new lectures is rising.

Ongoing learning, alumni forums, and real-time peer feedback are top priorities. Most want to keep debating and updating skills as markets evolve, not just collect a one-off credential.

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What support do professionals want after closing the gap?
  • Forum access 38%
  • Case updates 33%
  • New lectures 21%
  • Other 8%
How do participants feel after closing the skills gap? Career impact and ongoing improvement

Surveyed alumni say the programme forced them to challenge what they thought they knew, with 93% reporting stronger analytical skills and better resilience under market pressure. Upskilling, they argue, is not just a checkbox—it’s a survival skill for institutional teams facing new market shocks each year.

93% of alumni report a positive impact on their career after participating in the programme and tackling real skills gaps.

Key findings at a glance

This report is not another generic survey. It exposes where institutional teams are falling behind, why upskilling matters, and how real pressure reveals hidden weaknesses.
  • 79% see skills gaps as growing
  • Hiring pain is at a five-year high
  • Upskilling is now a requirement
  • Analytical review is the core skill
  • Theory fails without stress-testing
  • Ongoing peer debate closes the gap

Do not get left behind

The next intake opens in October 2026, with limited places for those willing to trade theory for blunt market critique. If you’re ready to stop repeating old answers, this is your opportunity to see what skills actually matter.
  • Market realities: Demand for skills outpaces what most institutional teams can supply.
  • Ongoing pressure: Upskilling is not a one-time event, but a continuous demand.

Request the research brochure to see the research detail and how the programme addresses these needs.

Download the skills gap research

Find out what the latest skills-gap research says about the real needs in institutional portfolio insurance, the pain points for teams, and how the programme is built to fill the gap.

  • Headline findings on industry skills gaps
  • The mismatch between hiring and real-world ability
  • Pain points for institutional teams
  • Examples of upskilling that worked
  • Programme response to research findings

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