UK Fintech Boom: 37% Job Surge Projected for 2026 Amid Economic Woes

UK Fintech Boom: 37% Job Surge Projected for 2026 Amid Economic Woes

Britain’s Fintech Renaissance: A Hiring Wave Defying Economic Tides In the heart of London’s financial district, a quiet revolution is underway. As the UK grapples with rising unemployment and sluggish growth, the fintech sector is bucking the trend with a remarkable hiring spree. Recent data reveals that fintech vacancies in the capital are projected to jump 37% year-on-year in 2026, a surge that underscores the industry’s resilience and growin…

Fintech Hiring Surges Amid Rising UK Unemployment Trends

Exploring the paradox of increasing fintech job opportunities despite economic challenges. Highlights: Fintech sector is bucking the trend of rising unemployment in the UK. Job vacancies in fintech are at an all-time high. The demand for tech talent is driving recruitment strategies. Fintech companies are adapting to the evolving labor market. The fintech industry in the UK is experiencing an unprecedented boom in hiring, even as unemployment f…

London drives sharp rebound in UK Fintech hiring

Stuart Gentle Publisher at Onrec 17 Dec 2025|News archiveLondon drives sharp rebound in UK Fintech hiringFintech hiring in 2025 accelerated sharply, led once again by London London sees strongest fintech hiring rebound since 2021 Technology accounts for 41% of all fintech vacancies nationwide Specialist roles in credit risk and financial crime more than double Fast growing firms including Radius and SumUp accelerate expansion London…