Do you want a new Fintech job in 2023? Start searching now

December is not all Christmas parties, Christmas carols and Hallmark movies – especially not for those looking to make career progress in 2023.

In fact, those serious about securing their next role know that fintech job hunting at this time of year can pay off.

So why should you start looking now?

Budgets and expectations are set

December is a fun month. While on the one hand workers seem to be taking their foot off the pedal and going into free-riding mode, on the other hand senior management and business owners are setting budgets and targets for 2023. This means they already know what roles need to be filled.

Although interviews may not start until January, hiring managers often know what skills and workers they need to find in the new year. They are starting to work on job descriptions and reaching out to recruiters now. This means it’s an ideal time to email specs or start talking to recruiters so you’re primed for new roles in the new year.

There is less competition

Fintech can be a competitive field, especially for those with niche skills. This means that making connections and embracing soft skills can often push candidates ahead of the competition. Job hunting in December can take the pressure; due to the nature of the season, there are fewer candidates. Most leave time-consuming tasks such as updating a CV, reaching out to recruiters and researching the industry until the New Year. Don’t be like most people: get a head start on the competition.

There are several networking options

From office parties to awards ceremonies and year-end get-togethers, December is a social month. This means that it offers good opportunities for networking. If you know you want a new role in the new year but want to find the perfect one, dig out your party shoes and get started.

Hiring managers will have insider knowledge of what roles are coming up, while colleagues and former teammates can often tell you office gossip that will put you ahead of the competition when it comes to interviews. Take full advantage of the festivities to find your perfect role.

January positions are advertised now

For hiring managers under pressure to fill a role, they will advertise and interview now with a view to a new hire starting in early January. Job boards should be your first port of call.

There are many opportunities at leading companies, including management roles at MoonPay, Open sea and MoneyGram. Serious candidates browse job boards, find companies that are hiring and use this time to tailor CVs and cover letters. Browse all available roles at The Fintech Times Job Board.

Senior roles open up

When we get to the end of the year, the projects are finished and the year-end bonus is paid out. People are now happy to leave a role and go to work elsewhere. This opens up senior jobs that are more difficult to find throughout the rest of the year.

Very often when people leave a role in December it is because they have seen through a contract or project and are looking for a new opportunity. It is for a completely different reason than those who end in mid-summer or early autumn. This means that savvy job hunters looking to level up should keep an eye on their dream employers for vacancies. This is in addition to the social media accounts of these management teams as well, to discover “relocation” news.

You have time to investigate

Your own workload will more than likely begin to lighten this month. This means you have time to research and plan. What role would you like to move to next? Do you want to step up or would a sideways, strategic move better serve your career goals? What skill sets do you have that are in demand – and are any of your dream employers hiring?

December can be hectic for many reasons. There are pockets of silence that savvy job hunters use to their advantage. You should also have time to prepare your resume, work on a killer cover letter, and review your career goals with recruiters.

This is also the perfect time of year to research industries and companies you are interested in working for. This year’s profits have been booked, plans for 2023 may have been announced, and the train is leaving the station in terms of projects.

Now that you know why December is a good time for job hunting, how is up to you. Find out which companies are hiring and for which roles by visiting the Fintech Times Job Board