The amount of FinTech companies in the UK grew by 21% each year across the 2010s.
It is a lively, competitive industry. We offer the graduate FinTech recruiting services to help you navigate this landscape.
As the leading FinTech recruiters in London and the UK, we can streamline your hiring and make your hires more valuable.
Startup, SME, or global brand: hire finance graduates with Give a Grad a Go, and secure the growth of your team.
Marie, People Associate, Investment Research Platform
We recently asked Give a Grad a Go to help us with a recruitment drive for our team.
We were super impressed by the standard of service from start to finish – our Consultant, was so on it (without ever being pushy) and responded really well to feedback.
They really understood the brief – the quality of candidates we saw were fantastic and we made 3 great hires within a fairly quick time frame. We’ve now got a happily expanded team and a recruiter we’ll definitely be using again!
Susan, CEO/ Founder, eFX Technology startup
I had previously used two graduate specialist agencies whilst at MahiFX but it didn’t work very well. Straight away I was impressed with the professionalism at Give a Grad a Go.
Sorting terms was straight forward and the initial call with Joe was great. He took the time to really listen carefully to what we wanted. In the past I’ve had calls like that only to receive CVs straight after which were nothing like the brief and candidates who had clearly not been filtered in any way.
In this case, all CVs were extremely well vetted and the brief understood and met. All candidates were of a high calibre and the set up for interviews was well organised. Joe also strikes the right balance between ‘pushiness’ and understanding when to give you a little space to consider.
I was very satisfied with the candidates, they were all exactly as we asked for. I have used many agencies over the years and this has been one of my best experiences, as I felt they followed our wishes and were not just pursuing a ‘sale’.
My advice to others would be to be very clear about what you are looking for, the more detail you can give the better the match will be. Also be open minded, a good consultant will sometimes put a candidate through that you might not have considered from the CV who turns out to be what you are looking for. If they are good, trust them.
Give a Grad a Go has grown alongside the FinTech industry, reaching 400,000 more candidates today than we did 10 years ago.
89% of our FinTech clients use us on a repeat basis. Companies trust us as graduate FinTech recruitment experts.
We’ve helped thousands of companies grow their teams: let us help you grow yours too.
Our service is more comprehensive than other creative recruiters. We care about your hiring by caring about your business.
Promote your brand with posts to our 60,000+ social following, and push notifications to our 80,000+ web subscribers.
Or organise email campaigns to our database of 400,000+ graduates. Whatever you need, we shape our creative and design recruitment services around you.
The UK’s digital skills gap persists: 30% of finance workers feel they need more tech expertise.
We have the graduate talent to fill this gap. Over 135,000 of graduates on our database have skills relevant to FinTech positions.
And, of the candidates we place, 94% pass their probation period.
Find out more reasons why FinTech companies should hire graduates.
Our specialist financial technology recruiters believe that employers don’t necessarily need to seek out a candidate with a finance background or degree.
We have thousands of fantastic graduates who have studied Computer Science and other STEM degrees in tech, engineering, and mathematics. They have the same analytical mindset as finance graduates, along with a wealth of in-demand IT skills.
During the FinTech hiring process, it is important to look out for candidates who really understand the industry and show a real passion for both tech and finance. If you are looking to hire the best graduates, you’ll find them in our candidate database, where 84% have a 1st, a 2:1, or a Master’s degree.
It’s very easy to focus on a FinTech candidate’s skills on paper. For example, problem-solving, analytical skills, tech knowledge, and first-class degrees.
However, communication skills are just as important within a FinTech role.
It’s so important to find candidates with adaptable skills that enable them to work both independently as well as part of a team. They must be able to interact with managers, colleagues, and clients on both a professional and personal level.
We speak to every candidate at least twice over the phone before we put them forward in a shortlist to our clients. This means that we’re only passing on candidates that we feel will be the very best fit, on the basis of their CV and their character.
Key to attracting the right FinTech talent to your business is having an accurate and attractive FinTech job description.
If you’re looking to hire for your FinTech company, here are some useful tips on how to write a job description that will attract the right calibre of candidates:
Have a compelling opening section to your job description
The FinTech industry is an exciting and quickly developing industry. So, it’s key to give candidates an insight into the potential of working in this industry and what they’ll gain from the role.
Have a job overview section at the top of your vacancy and use this as a chance to sell the role and your company.
Some FinTech candidates may be highly experienced and have certain requirements from a role, so it’s crucial to grab candidates’ attention early.
Have a clear role criteria
Whether you’re recruiting for a Financial Analyst role, Product Manager, or a Compliance Expert, it’s important to have a clear criteria for each FinTech role you’re hiring for.
Having a clear list of the requirements, qualifications, and skills that are essential to your role will allow you to attract candidates who will thrive in your role. For many roles in the finance and technology sector, certificates and qualifications are essential, so make sure to list what is required and the specific level needed.
Our top tip is to clearly define what is ‘essential’ and a ‘must-have attribute for the role’, versus what attributes of a candidate are more ‘preferred’. This will allow candidates to quickly see if they are eligible to apply to a role.
List what candidates’ day-to-day tasks will involve
So applicants can decide if this is a role they’d feel capable in carrying out, and also a role that they will enjoy doing, it’s important to describe the common tasks of the role.
For example, list any software candidates will be using or specify if they will they be managing teams.
It’s also useful to describe how their role fits into the wider company, and the teams they will be working closely with. This will all give candidates a well-rounded understanding of what the role will entail.
Describe all the benefits and perks of the job
To further sell your opportunity to candidates, you should include a ‘benefits of the job’ section towards the top of your FinTech job description. List any benefits, such as starting salary, travel opportunities, benefit packages, training opportunities, and company socials and trips.
While graduates value a competitive starting salary, they also value many other aspects of a role, like progression and training, so be sure to include all the perks of your opportunity.
Visit our graduate employment statistics archive to find out what other companies are paying their FinTech graduates.
At Give A Grad A Go, we know every business is different, with its own unique goals, ways of working, and company culture.
Finding talented candidates who are a perfect match for both your role and your company is key. This helps your business develop and helps you get the most out of your new hires. Here are some of the ways we can help find top FinTech talent for your company.
Work to understand your company in detail
From the outset, you will be assigned an Account Manager, who will be an expert in your industry.
Your FinTech recruitment specialist will meet with you and check in regularly to really understand your business. This way, they can establish which of our services will be the best fit, and understand exactly the type of candidates you are looking for.
Offer expert advice and consultation style changes
In order to attract the right talent to a role, our industry expert recruiters will work alongside you every step of the way during the hiring process. They will offer advice on salaries (based on our quarterly graduate employment reports), as well as guidance on job specifications.
A database of talented Finance and Technology candidates ready to go
At Give a Grad a Go, we have a plethora of talented graduates ready to go, with 84% of candidates we work with achieving a 1st, a 2.1, or a master’s degree at University.
We match the perfect graduates to a range of job roles every day. We can help you too, no matter how niche or specific your FinTech role is.
Help you to understand the market better
We know the graduate jobs market inside out, so we’ve created a range of useful material to share our expertise. Check out our employer recruitment blog to read the latest FinTech recruitment news and talent acquisition advice.
Guidance with application stages
For every role, the application stages will differ, as different skills and traits need to be tested amongst candidates.
To help you hire the right talent, our recruiters are always on hand to offer advice on application stages, from how to conduct a successful interview to assessment day advice.
