Technology Recruitment Report | UK & Europe Financial Services | H1 2025

Discover how inflationary pressures, regulatory reform, and rapid AI adoption are reshaping technology hiring across financial services in the UK and Europe.

Our latest H1 2025 Technology Recruitment Report delves into the evolving tech talent landscape within financial services. Following a challenging economic period, permanent hiring has slowed significantly, while contract recruitment remains a key strategic lever. In this report, we explore:

• The impact of increased National Insurance contributions on headcount decisions

• How firms are navigating budget constraints with AI, automation, and data transformation

• The regulatory shifts driving demand for compliance, risk, and AI governance professionals

• Emerging tech hubs across Europe, including the rise of Belfast and Warsaw

• Sector-specific insights from M&A activity, fintech innovation, and the UK’s Mansion House reforms

• The growing influence of DEI and skills-based hiring on workforce planning

With insights from over 3,800 placements across financial services in the last five years, McGregor Boyall shares key market trends, hiring forecasts, and strategic recommendations for navigating 2025 and beyond.