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What was the most-hired role in Q2?
We are already knee-deep into Q3, but had to take a moment to look back at Q2. We’ve analysed market data, as well as the work we’ve done at PCN to determine most sought after skill, hottest sectors and what this means.
If you’re hiring:
Q2 data tells us that companies are not hiring more, they are hiring better. Leaner teams, specialist roles, long-term impact. Organizations hiring for skill over experience are winning.
Payments companies are scaling sales fast.
BNPL firms are bracing for scrutiny.
BaaS players are building cross-functional resilience.
And Open Banking? It’s back to basics: product-market fit, not vanity headcount.
If you’re looking for a job move:
Target smarter. Sales roles are still hot in payments, but compliance and risk are the breakout categories across nearly every sector. Engineering is always in demand. Product? Surprisingly quiet.
Looking for long-term stability? Payments and BaaS firms are your safest bets. Higher tenure, more internal promotions, and less churn. Fast-growing challengers might be more exciting, but often more volatile too.
Check out all the insights in this report.
