Bank employees, rejoice: 60% of finance CEOs don't see head count shrinking because of AI

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• Of the 240 financial CEOs EY surveyed, only 28% see AI reducing head count in 2026.
• Nearly half of the CEOs said AI is the most critical factor in their company's ability to adapt.
• Some Wall Street leaders have said AI will eliminate some roles, but ultimately increase head count.

Banks' analyst classes probably won't swap fresh-faced college grads for bots — at least not this year.

Some 60% of the 240 financial services CEOs...