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.
Download the report to discover more insights and trends in IT recruitment!
Year in Review – UK Telecom Labour Market Trends Report, January 2026
This report shows that UK telecom hiring rose 6.3% in 2025 but began slowing as the sector shifted from rapid 5G expansion to consolidation. Demand is increasingly focused on IT and engineering roles, while regional hiring gaps and employer strategies continue to diverge.
Year in Review – UK Insurance Labour Market Trends Report, January 2026
This report finds that UK insurance vacancies fell by 5.7% in 2025 as AI and automation reshaped hiring, sharply reducing claims and broking roles while demand for digital and IT talent grew. London remained the dominant hiring hub with 44.3% of vacancies, while company strategies—such as acquisitions, consolidation and investment in technology—drove diverging recruitment trends across the sector.
Year in Review – UK Tech Labour Market Trends Report, January 2026
This report highlights that the UK technology labour market grew in 2025 despite a cautious economic environment, with IT vacancies rising by about 15% year-on-year and London accounting for nearly 45% of national demand. It also shows strong growth in fintech and product management roles—especially in London—while banks, consultancies, and digital transformation projects increasingly drove demand for IT professionals.
