Unlock the talent of the future, in places your competitors aren’t looking

Blue Mango is challenging how banks and insurers think about talent. Rather than criteria based on industry-specific experience and job titles, we use pioneering technology to match exceptional professionals to critical roles based on skills. The result? Faster hiring, better retention, and the diverse capabilities you need for tomorrow's challenges.

Ready to join us in shaping the future of the industry?

We’re looking to partner with pioneering UK banks to shape the future of skills-based recruitment. To do that, we’re selecting a small group of forward-thinking banks to join our Innovation Programme.

  • Access previously untapped talent pools ahead of competitors;

  • Shape our technology development to address critical skill gaps;

  • Lead the industry's shift toward capability-based recruitment;

  • Demonstrate meaningful commitment to diversity and inclusion; and

  • Build competitive advantage in critical capability areas including data, tech, and behavioural skills

The critical challenge: an ever-widening skills gap

The UK financial services sector currently faces one of the nation’s largest skills gaps — that’s only increasing by the year. By 2035, it’s estimated that 260,000 highly-skilled people will leave the sector through retirement and attrition, and the data paints a concerning picture.

But most concerning of all is that traditional recruitment methods can't solve this growing issue. In a sector where data, software, cyber, and product management positions remain persistently hard to fill, a new approach to recruitment is needed to ensure the industry is ready for what’s to come.

That’s why we set up Blue Mango.

70%

of financial services roles have a proficiency gap

160,000

Workers estimated in the sector require upskilling

68%

specify lack of tech capabilities is inhibiting their ability to transform

78%

of UK Financial Services CEOs report skills shortages within their organisation

We’re reimagining financial services recruitment for tomorrow's challenges

We make it easy for hiring managers and recruitment teams to find top talent outside of traditional search parameters, with an approach that prioritises skills over job titles and industry experience.

  • Skills-first talent mapping

    While others filter by job titles, we map the real capabilities driving performance. Our technology identifies the precise skills needed for each role - from technical expertise to critical behavioural skills like empathy and coaching. We then find exceptional people who have these capabilities, regardless of their industry background.

  • Smart skills matching

    With data showing that 70% of industry roles have proficiency gaps, guesswork simply isn't good enough. That’s why our advanced algorithms analyse hundreds of skill indicators to validate capabilities before hire, ensuring precise alignment between talent and role requirements. As a result, employers can benefit from higher performance, better retention, and material overall cost savings per successful hire.

  • Untapped talent access

    Through strategic partnerships with overlooked talent communities, we’re building exclusive access to high-capability professionals. From tech veterans to career transitioners, we connect businesses in the financial sector with diverse talent that brings fresh thinking and proven skills. With marginalised groups often outperforming in financial services hiring—yet being underrepresented in applications—we're proving that talent can often come from areas that are frequently overlooked.

About

Blue Mango was founded by Chris Turpin, a senior financial services leader combining three decades of regulated industry experience with a passion for “tech for good”. As former European CEO of First Sentier Investors Chris has championed innovation in financial services while serving on the UK's Financial Services Skills Commission and Socioeconomic Taskforce. Through his recent work advising Tech For Good startups, Chris identified a critical opportunity:

Millions of capable professionals are overlooked for meaningful roles—not due to a talent shortage, but because traditional recruitment methods can’t keep pace with evolving needs.

Blue Mango is pioneering a nationwide, technology-driven approach to bridge this critical gap. By transforming how the sector identifies and recruits talent, we’re unlocking untapped potential, broadening access, and building a financial services industry where everyone has the opportunity to thrive.