Getting help from recruiters is a game changer while applying for senior level jobs
We know that it’s easier said than done to change your job. Even though Europe provides an incredibly vibrant jobs market full of opportunities, finding “the one” is never easy. Especially if you’re actively working in a senior or higher position, you have less time to do research and need to take more risks than […]
Finix raises $30m, Plaid partners up with Wise, Jack Henry & Associates acquire Payrailz
Here with the hottest industry news of the week with PCN Pulse!
Payments infrastructure Finix raises $30 million in a funding round joined by American Express.
Shopify and Attentive team up to build on text-to-buy services, enabling consumers to make purchases directly from an SMS conversation with a brand.
3 Reasons Every SaaS Company Should Have A Quality Mobile App
Historically, there has been some hesitancy on the part of SaaS companies to fully adopt mobile applications as part of their offerings to customers. SaaS firms will often rightfully spend a great deal of time and resources developing a highly effective desktop version of their service, causing some to view a mobile application as an […]
Why is contract recruitment the best way of growing your business in 2022?
Hiring practices are evolving and shaping around the emerging trends and demands of the business world. Recently, many companies like Netflix or Twitter have started to experience drastic changes including lay-offs up to 30%, shifting their business strategy from growth-centric business plans to more stable ones. After the pandemic, the tech industry especially faced with […]
How to become a digital nomad in Amsterdam?
Recently, remote working has become a basic employee right for the job market rather than an exclusive benefit that companies offer to attract talent. According to the Owl Lab’s State of Remote Work in 2021 report, 16% of companies globally are fully-remote and around 62% of employees aged 22 to 65 say they work remotely […]
SumUp raises €295m, Revolut launches BNPL, Volt releases Verify, and MPE2022 goes to Berlin
British Unicorn, SumUp, raises €295m in venture round led by Bain Capital Ventures. Financial super app, Revolut, launches BNPL service in Europe. Open banking provider, Volt, launches Verify, an ultrafast account ownership authentication service. Shopify and Twitter partner up to expand merchants’ reach on social media. Europe’s #1 Merchant Payments Conference returns back to Berlin […]
PCN’s Guide to Job Success – Landing a Job as a Fresh Grad
Class of 2022, congratulations, you made it! 🎓 We know that this is a time when most of you start making your first steps in your professional career and begin your job hunt. That’s why, in this video, our recruitment experts are sharing their top tips to help you land your first job! 💼 If you’re […]
Fintech giants gather at Money20/20 to share the latest innovations and breakthroughs in the industry
Last week was a very important one in the Fintech world with the biggest industry event in Europe, Money20/20, taking place in Amsterdam from June 7-9. Industry leaders from all over the globe had come together under one roof to network and share the latest innovations and breakthroughs in Fintech. The week was full of […]
PCN Pulse | FinTech giants: Yolt & October partner to speed up loan applications, Money 20/20 is in Amsterdam!
The past week has been full of exciting partnerships in the FinTech world. Amsterdam-based banking provider Yolt teamed up with Europe’s leading SME lending platform, October to speed up loan processes. TrueLayer announced its partnership with Thunes. Affirm teamed up with Stripe to provide customers with BNPL services. Berlin-based Mondu raises $43m for its buy-now-pay-later […]
How to be a good fit for a FinTech role without any FinTech background?
The FinTech industry has been experiencing extremely rapid growth since the beginning of 2020. However, while the number of services, capabilities, and funding opportunities for FinTechs has been accelerating, this rapid growth still can’t find an equally fast response within the job market. Especially for senior positions, there is a significant shortage of experts, specifically […]
