Wealth management platform FNZ has launched a global tech academy with a program that will see more than 200 people enrol in the first 12 months.
In a statement on 26 September, FNZ described the initiative as "a pioneering global accreditation program driving transformation across the wealth management industry.
"With a strong focus on innovation, the FNZ Academy will train and support participants to become tech pioneers, enabling them to shape the future of the industry's landscape through use of its cutting-edge technology and the opportunity to learn from its industry leading technology experts."
The program will see more than 200 people enrol in the first 12 months and will help to fast-track their careers, positioning them as tech experts across the industry.
The FNZ Academy will equip them with the skills needed to drive innovation in key areas, including Artificial Intelligence (AI), cybersecurity, data analytics and more.
The 9-month program, split across three distinct terms, will provide colleagues with specialized technical training, knowledge-sharing, enhanced support, and an FNZ accreditation after graduating.
The FNZ Academy welcomes participants from all around the world, reflecting the company's diverse and global presence. In its inaugural 12 months, the program anticipates enrolling over 200 participants from across FNZ's global business.
With over 5,000 employees from more than 90 different nationalities and located across 30+ global locations, FNZ said the new academy was "a clear demonstration of FNZ's commitment to creating a culture for growth and promoting an inclusive and diverse workforce across its global business".
Renata Mrazova, FNZ group chief people officer, said: "We're not just training employees; we're nurturing innovators who will drive the transformation of the wealth industry. FNZ isn't just a workplace; it's a platform for individuals to make an impact and reach their full potential.
"We want to make sure that FNZ remains at the forefront of our industry in terms of staff development and innovation because these are the best ways to ensure we continue to exceed the expectations of our customers.
"We want to attract and retain the most talented people in the market in all our global locations, and those candidates rightly demand opportunities for ongoing learning and development. The FNZ Academy provides exactly that, and I hope it will reinforce and build upon our culture of growth."
FNZ further said the launch was the latest step it had taken to recruit new talent and further empower its existing workforce.
In June 2023, the company launched its new graduate scheme, and this followed recent enhancements to FNZ's parental leave policies, which saw all global colleagues given 26 weeks parental leave - regardless of gender - alongside enhanced leave for bereavement and emergency care.
