London finance hiring rises 10% as tech and operations roles drive growth
Finance vacancies in London rose 10% in the first half of 2025, led by strong demand for technology and operations roles, according to Morgan McKinley and Vacancysoft.
London’s finance jobs market is showing signs of renewed momentum, with vacancies rising 10% year-on-year in the first half of 2025, according to new data from Morgan McKinley and Vacancysoft.
The London Finance Labour Market Trends report highlights a marked shift towards technology and operations roles, with firms competing for specialist talent in fintech, AI, cybersecurity and compliance.
Across accounting and consulting, IT roles increased 39% year-on-year, while banking operations hiring rose 38% over the same period, reflecting strong demand for digital and service delivery functions.
Hiring trends in banking also showed a modest recovery. Finance vacancies in the sector were up 8% year-on-year, with IT recruitment climbing 16% and executive-level hiring up 11%, although traditional accounting roles fell 4%.
Executive management hiring in accounting and consulting also surged 66% year-on-year, as firms invested in strategic leadership positions.
David Neal, managing director at Morgan McKinley, said: “The UK financial services sector is evolving fast, with hiring trends shaped by rapid tech adoption, regulatory change and shifting workforce expectations.
“Roles in fintech, data, AI and cybersecurity are now central to operations, while regulation is driving demand in risk and audit functions.
“Vacancysoft’s latest data shows a 10% rise in London finance vacancies year-on-year, signalling renewed momentum.
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