Despite a 12% rise in job vacancies in Q1 2025 compared to Q4 2024, London's financial services sector faces challenges, including an 11% year-on-year decline in job availability. Geopolitical uncertainties, notably from trade tensions under President Trump's presidency, are dampening confidence in hiring. Firms are strategically focusing on talent that promotes resilience, particularly in roles related to regulatory compliance and technology, as broader economic issues like inflation and high-interest rates pose risks to recovery in the sector.
The quarter's seasonal rebound is welcome, but it was quickly overshadowed by geopolitical disruptions, particularly the reintroduction of trade tariffs under President Trump.
Persistent inflation, elevated interest rates, and fears of economic fragmentation are also contributing to cautious hiring strategies.
Firms are prioritising talent that drives resilience and transformation, with sustained demand for regulatory compliance officers, risk analysts, and AI-capable developers.
While defence-related investment in Europe has grown in response to global instability, it has yet to deliver any noticeable uptick in financial hiring.
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