European banks plan to cut 200,000 jobs as AI takes hold

Posted under: Digital Transformation
Date: 2026-01-02
European Banks to Cut 200,000 Jobs by 2030 Amid AI Adoption | Justo Global

European banks could cut more than 200,000 jobs by 2030 as artificial intelligence adoption accelerates, according to a Morgan Stanley analysis reported by the Financial Times. The reductions, about 10% of the workforce across 35 major banks, are expected mainly in back-office, risk, and compliance roles. Lenders anticipate efficiency gains of up to 30%. Similar AI-driven job cuts are underway at banks in the United States.

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