{
  "id": 4639838,
  "title": "What do jobseekers need to know about fintech recruitment?",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/31/what-do-jobseekers-need-to-know-about-fintech-recruitment",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-08-31T11:29:01.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Silicon Republic",
    "slug": "silicon-republic",
    "url": "https://www.siliconrepublic.com/careers/jobseekers-fintech-recruitment-skills-working-life-it-search-expert-career-development"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "For jobseekers considering a career in the finance technology (fintech) sector, IT Search director David Shanahan provides guidance on the skills and educational routes that are most beneficial. Shanahan notes that fintech opportunities extend beyond just working for start-ups and can be found in banks, payments companies, insurance, investment, asset management, newer fintech businesses, and RegTech firms. Technology demand spans software engineering, data and AI, cloud, cybersecurity, and infrastructure, with increasing regulatory requirements driving demand for compliance professionals skilled in data, security, and infrastructure.\n\nWhile certain STEM disciplines like computer science, engineering, maths, and statistics can serve as strong starting points, Shanahan emphasizes that a well-rounded skillset is essential. He suggests specializing in areas like data and AI, cybersecurity, cloud, software engineering, and data engineering, given the current high demand. Shanahan also advises against pursuing a full degree again and instead recommends focused training or certifications combined with practical experience.\n\nTransitioning from an IT background to fintech is feasible, especially for those with strong technical experience. The challenge lies in demonstrating an understanding of the financial environment. Relevant experience in secure platforms, high-volume transactional systems, regulated environments, or large-scale cloud infrastructure can be highly beneficial. Contracts in fintech are a mix of permanent and full-time opportunities, with some companies offering long-term contracts to experienced professionals. This trend indicates that financial services organizations are investing in long-term programs requiring specialist skills.\n\nJobseekers must navigate a more selective market compared to previous years, where companies were less discerning. Employers now seek individuals who understand the broader financial environment alongside strong technical skills. Shanahan advises jobseekers to make their relevant experience clear on their CVs, highlighting specific areas like sensitive data handling, secure systems, high-volume transactions, cloud transformation, cybersecurity, governance, and regulated environments. Demonstrating the impact of your work, such as what data platforms you built or cloud migrations you participated in, can significantly enhance a candidate's appeal.\n\nUltimately, Shanahan stresses that the line between technology and financial services is blurring, with both banks and fintech companies needing expertise across engineering, data, AI, cloud, security, product, and infrastructure. He advises focusing on mastering a particular area while also gaining a deep understanding of the business context. This combination, Shanahan believes, leads to the strongest long-term career options in fintech.",
  "summary": "IT Search’s David Shanahan discusses recruitment in fintech, the crucial skills jobseekers should prioritise and the recommended educational routes.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}