The highest paying British jobs in fintech
As we rush towards a cashless future – a future that is greatly accelerated by Covid-19 – it is an exciting time to work in the banking and finance sector. Traditional banking systems have been disrupted by digital-only banks. Mobile wallet services such as Apple Pay and Google Pay are now mainstream, as are payment apps such as Monzo and Revolut, and investment banking and direct lending are more accessible through various fintech start-ups.
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Those who work with cyber security, cloud computing, AI and machine learning, data analysis, computer science, blockchain, software development or compliance are lucky. Fintech is growing, and the more it does, the more companies seek talent.
In fintech, culture can be fast-paced, and there is often a greater opportunity to be creative than in traditional financial organizations. Roles in the sector are usually also accompanied by generous pay scales, as attractive compensation packages are required to attract highly specialized and skilled talent in such a competitive industry. Storm2 reports that fintech executives expect to be paid a minimum of £ 110K in the UK, with computer scientists reaching salary levels comparable to CTOs.
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Currently, digital banking companies, financial organizations and fintechs all compete for employees who have a strong background in financial services. So if you are in the business, the world is your remote oyster. But who are the market leaders and who is currently hiring?
Finextra Job Board is your go-to for comprehensive listings, but let’s take a closer look at three exciting roles currently on offer.
1. Site Reliability Engineer, Codat
The place: London
The company: Founded in 2017 by David Hoarse and Peter Lord, Codat is a fintech API and web portal that develops software infrastructure for integrating small business financial data sources and back office software. The integration means that accounting data from e-commerce and POS systems is available to lenders, banks and insurance companies. In June 2022, Codat raised $ 100 million in Series C financing.
Roles: Codat is looking for practical engineers who have experience in building and operating .NET services. This Site Reliability Engineer will automate deployments with zero downtime, troubleshoot events with reflections on learning afterwards, and will contribute to the platform’s roadmap that ensures Codat’s Azure infrastructure continues to scale.
You will need: An interest in good design for tools in a .NET environment is good to show, as is knowledge of .NET and REST APIs, plus Azure offerings for serverless architecture. Clear and concise communication is a must, and so is a passion for rigorous behavior and data-driven testing.
Does that sound like something for you? See more details for this role on the Job Board.
2. Senior Business Analyst, TransferGo
The place: London
The company: TransferGo is fast becoming the best money transfer service for people who send money internationally. With more than 3.5 million customers sending money to more than 150 countries, digital deliveries secure in minutes, costing up to 90% less than traditional banks.
Roles: TransferGo is looking for a Senior Business Analyst to gather requirements from multiple stakeholders and to translate these requirements into detailed functional and technical specifications. The successful applicant will regularly conduct workshops, reviews, reviews and presentations that outline system improvements and alternatives.
You will need: You need five or more years of work in a business analyst role on your resume, with experience from working in a high-growth scaling company, ideally financial services, banking or another highly regulated industry. Knowledge should include Atlassian tools (JIRA, Confluence), networking, DB, XML, security techniques and principles.
See more information on Job Board.
3. Engineering Lead, Moneybox
The place: London
The company: Moneybox was launched in 2006 and is on a mission to help everyone save and invest for the future, no matter how little start-up capital they have. The microinvestment app connects to an online bank account and allows card payments to be rounded up to the nearest pound, while the reserve weight is moved into investment funds.
Roles: Moneybox is looking for an engineering manager to be part of the management of their Cloud Apps Team, which builds and operates their cloud-based API. The ideal fit would be someone who likes a mix of solution architecture, practical coding and team management.
You will need: A documented track record in a similar role is required, along with a thorough understanding of OO programming languages, relational databases and APIs delivered over HTTP. The successful applicant will have strong analytical and problem-solving skills, be able to work individually and as a scrum master as part of a flexible team.
See Job Board for more details.
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