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Introduction
The fintech industry, which experienced unprecedented growth during the pandemic and its aftermath, faced a challenging year in 2024. The abrupt shutdown and unexpected acquisition of accounting startup Bench marked a significant turning point for the sector. Despite the slowdown in funding, many fintech companies continue to grow and expand their teams. This article aims to provide an overview of the current state of hiring in the fintech industry, highlighting both the challenges and opportunities.
The Fintech Hiring Landscape
In recent months, I put out a call for fintech companies that are currently hiring. The response was overwhelming, with over 60 companies reaching out within just a few days. This sheer number of responses was surprising even to me, someone who writes about this space regularly.
However, upon revisiting the topic a few months later, it became clear that while many fintechs are still actively hiring, they may not have as many open roles as they did previously. Nevertheless, there are still numerous opportunities available, and some companies are even increasing their hiring efforts.
Open Roles in Fintech
Below is a list of fintech companies currently hiring, with the number of open roles listed:
- Addition Wealth (17 roles)
- Adyen (202 roles)
- Airwallex (325 roles)
- Alaan (18 roles)
- AngelList (9 roles)
- Anna (2 roles)
- Arc (6 roles)
- Avra (3 roles)
- Brex (88 roles)
- Brico (1 role)
- Caseware (25 roles)
- Chariot (3 roles)
- Cleo (31 roles)
- Coast (12 roles)
- Coast (4 roles) – note: not to be confused with the startup of the same name above
- Collective (11 roles)
- Crypto.com (400 roles)
- Empower (24 roles)
- Finfare (2 roles)
- Finix (9 roles)
- Firstcard (5 roles)
- Flex (50 roles)
- Forage (5 roles)
- Fragment (2 roles)
- Goodshuffle (7 roles)
- Grata (8 roles)
- Groundfloor (2 roles)
- Human Interest (15 roles)
- Jeeves (22 roles)
- Jobber (25 roles)
- Kard Financial (1 role)
- Kasheesh (1 role)
- Knot (11 roles)
- LearnLux (14 roles)
- Lightspark (8 roles)
- Loop (2 roles)
- Open Roles (varies)
Please note that the number of open roles is subject to change and may not reflect the most up-to-date information.
Conclusion
The fintech industry continues to evolve, with many companies actively hiring despite the challenges faced in 2024. While the landscape may be changing, there are still numerous opportunities available for those looking to join this exciting and dynamic sector. Whether you’re a seasoned professional or just starting your career, the fintech industry offers a wealth of possibilities.
