As UK fintech vacancies reach all-time highs, what demand is there for IT specialists? Which regions are leading in recruitment, and which firms have increased their hiring levels of these professionals? Read our new report to find out.
Written in partnership with Robert Walters, this report delves deeper into hiring levels of IT professionals in the fintech industry in England and Wales. It first analyses the annual and monthly totals trends, breaks down vacancies by UK region, compares the IT and Non-IT vacancies within fintech, and observes the hiring activity of top firms.
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Fintech – UK Finance Market Labout Trends
Britain’s fintech labour market continues to expand despite an increasingly unsettled macroeconomic backdrop. Vacancies are forecast to rise by close to 14% in 2026, following a sharper 28% increase the previous year. London remains overwhelmingly dominant. Hiring in the capital is projected to grow by just over 14%, lifting its share of national fintech vacancies from nearly 67% in 2024 to around 71% this year. Early-month data suggests the momentum is not merely seasonal.
South West – Regional Labour Market Trends
Professional hiring activity across the South East is expected to strengthen again in 2026, although growth is becoming increasingly concentrated around specific functions. Rather than expanding headcount broadly, many employers are prioritising digital capability, engineering delivery and revenue generation, while more cyclical sectors continue to soften.
Tax – UK Finance Market Labout Trends
The UK tax labour market is entering a correction phase after a sharp expansion in 2025. Vacancies rose by around 19% last year, but are now projected to decline by roughly 10% in 2026, pointing to stabilisation rather than contraction.
