5 senior fintech roles hiring this week

by James · May 23, 2023

Despite UK fintech funding falling by 8 per cent in 2022, the sector remains in good health and is ahead of rival hubs in Europe and Asia, says industry body Innovate Finance. London firms attracted $10.2 billion in investment funds last year, down just 5 percent from the 2021 figure – and there are still plenty of fintech roles available.

The UK’s fintech industry continues to grow thanks to a combination of many factors, including London’s existing position as a center of financial excellence, globally respected regulatory framework, as well as good education and infrastructure.

Financial services contributed £132bn to the economy in 2019, representing 6.9 per cent of total economic output, and according to Deloitte, the UK’s particular strengths include wealth technology (including PFM and cryptocurrencies) and payments technology, which account for more than 50 per cent of all companies.

What really sets the UK apart from the rest of the world is the spread of opportunity. While London remains a superhub within the sector, a third of all fintech roles exist outside the capital, making the UK a true global innovator.

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Opportunity is knocking

Experts predict that growth rates within the sector will see the existing 1,600 companies already located in the UK double by 2030, creating opportunities across all levels in areas such as blockchain, compliance, financial management and software development.

The Growth Business job board is full of open fintech roles for those who want to develop within the sector. Below are five great management positions that are currently hiring across the UK.

Finance Director, Liberty Global, Leeds

As CFO at Liberty Global, you will drive the business plan in an accelerated growth environment and be responsible for the finance function, organization, processes and tools to ensure proactive, open, fact-based control over all financial aspects of the business. These include accounting, finance, tax, forecasting, cash management, risk management and strategic planning.

To apply, you need a solid track record of driving core finance-related initiatives while driving positive growth and change, combined with strong leadership skills and a close cultural fit. Search here.

Senior Software Engineer, S&P Global, Manchester

The Senior Software Engineer at S&P Global plays a key role in the design, development and testing of world-class loan applications, to include research, design, documentation and modification of software specifications throughout the production lifecycle.

You will be responsible for gathering and analyzing business requirements and transforming them into innovative web application solutions that effectively simplify and improve product delivery in a service-based development environment.

To be considered for this role, you need at least seven years in a Microsoft-centric development environment, with a proven track record in SOA and/or event-driven architecture and cloud technologies. Interested? Get more information here.

Associate Director: Embedded Finance Sales, Lloyds Banking Group, London

As Associate Director of Embedded Finance Sales with Lloyds Banking Group, you will work in partnership with colleagues across the banking network to nurture and build a pipeline of opportunities as well as create opportunities in the market both in person and online.

You will be responsible for segmenting customer groups by target customer type, product offering, geography and operating model, and developing go-to-market approaches appropriate for each.

You need at least five years’ experience in embedded finance, and a proven track record of developing compelling sales propositions for, and establishing effective commercial relationships with, channel and strategic partners to apply. Get all the requirements for this job here.

Senior Risk and Compliance Analyst, Global Payments, York

The Senior Risk and Compliance Analyst at Global Payments will serve as Deutsche Bank’s primary point of contact for all functions and processes of the Customer Security team, oversee and drive coordination of all Deutsche Bank’s insurance requirements from responses to customer inquiries, assessments and policy reviews, and be the primary subject matter expert on all matters related to this client. As such, you must have at least three years’ experience in a similar role and have a strong understanding of emerging trends in the payments industry and issuer customers. Apply for this job here.

Senior Data Engineer, Spendesk, London

As a Senior Data Engineer at Spendesk, you’ll write reliable ETL and data models to support reporting, product and operational needs, and take responsibility for identifying and driving projects with your teammates to help them achieve their goals as the company and team grow .

To be considered, you need at least five years of experience as a data engineer and strong experience with data modeling, ETL processes and data warehouses. Apply for this role as computer engineer here.

To discover more fintech roles from entry to senior level, check out the Growth Business job board.