The bank says cuts more than 7,000 positions over the next four years amid increasing deployment of automation to raise income per employee and lift returns. The move affects lower-value roles as automation replacing routine tasks while some workers transition into alternative roles. Officials say note AI-driven headcount reductions within a broader efficiency push. Over 15% of corporate functions will be affected by 2030. This move signals a broader industry trend towards automation-led workforce shifts across support roles.