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If your workplace isn’t in a celebratory mood at the moment, you’re in good company. According to

recent research from tech advisory firm TechMarketView, 56% of companies experienced poor or neutral business environments this year.

However, good times are on the horizon. According to a
new report, in 2025, 46% of hiring managers in the IT and tech industries intend to create new permanent full-time jobs, and 25% want to hire more contract workers to help with projects and expansion goals.

Finance and accounting is looking even better –
52% of hiring managers in this sector are planning to expand their permanent headcount in 2025.

5 fintech jobs hiring right now

• Compliance Manager (Fintech), X4 Technology, United Kingdom
• VP Compliance – Fintech, Marsden, London Area
• Finance Administrator, Randstad Enterprise, United Kingdom
• Finance Trustee, TPP Recruitment, Peterborough
• Senior Legal Counsel Fintech, Bruin, London Area

Though this drops to 39% in financial services, where  expertise in financial crime, financial accounting and compliance will remain highly sought after.

Financial services, private equity, retail, manufacturing, and energy are the industries that are currently hiring the most, while experts in cloud, cybersecurity, data engineering, and full-stack development are anticipated to be in continued high demand
across sectors.

While there has been little change when it comes to in-demand roles, systemic skill shortages are causing hiring managers’ headaches. As a result, those skilled in the above expertise can command tidy compensation packages with strong benefits –– if you’re
considering upskilling soon, these would be strategic areas to focus on.

Stability or salary?

Considering the turbulence of the last number of years, and tech’s many layoffs, it’s not surprising that stability is front of mind for so many workers.

Some 43% of employees place greater importance on job stability over salary, while 48% would like to see financial allowances for working from home offered by their employers as a benefit, and many others are happy to take a pay cut for the benefit of remote
working.

That said, salary gains remain a clear priority for employees. 

If you’re looking to grow your salary to beyond £100,000, job titles to aim for include: chief financial officer (CFO), group finance director, finance director, shared service centre director, group financial controller, chief operations office (COO), and
director/head of operation.

Also seek out titles like director/head of compliance, money laundering reporting officer (MLRO), director/head of credit risk management, director/head of operational risk management, and director/head of market risk management.

Fintech professionals should also keep an eye on emerging opportunities tied to evolving regulatory landscapes.

Roles focusing on regulatory technology and compliance automation are becoming all the more important as innovation in blockchain, digital payments, and open banking continue at pace.

5 more fintech jobs hiring right now

• Senior Product Manager – FinTech, Finitas, City Of London
• Head of Technical – Java (Fintech), Pink Camel Recruitment, United Kingdom
• Senior Data Scientist – FinTech – £100K, Oliver Bernard, London Area
• Chief Product Officer | Payments & Fintech, Q Networkers Ltd, United
  Kingdom
• Senior Legal Counsel @ High-Growth FinTech,
  Heriot Brown In-House Legal Recruitment, London Area

Unsurprisingly, demand for AI specialists remains high. Professionals skilled in creating machine learning algorithms for fraud detection, credit scoring, and personalised financial services will have an advantage. As AI adoption continues, those understanding
ethical AI and data privacy will have a further edge.

Finally, leadership skills never go out of style. Professionals who can lead cross-functional teams, communicate effectively with stakeholders, and drive innovation are always sought after.

If you can combine technical know-how with strategic vision and management skills, you’re in a better place to secure not only stability, but also influential and rewarding positions in the years ahead.

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