Major banks and financial institutions overwhelmingly rely on legacy technology like mainframes due to their speed, capacity, power, and security – and since these systems were built in the 1970’s and 1980’s and never replaced. 92 of the top 100 banks use the mainframe to provide banking services to their customers. According to Reuters, an estimated $3 trillion in daily commerce flows through COBOL systems. It underpins deposit accounts, check-clearing services, card networks, ATMs, mortgage servicing, loan ledgers and more. Yet the technology sector is suffering from a skills shortage – and those relying on the upkeep of mainframes are particularly affected. This guide explores five ways financial services companies can leverage non-traditional talent to fill their legacy tech hiring gaps.

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