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Europe’s fintech sector continues to grow, but hiring patterns in Q2 2025 show a clear shift in priorities. This report breaks down the latest hiring trends across payments, open banking, BNPL, and Banking-as-a-Service, using real job data from leading fintech companies combined with PCN’s on-the-ground recruitment insights.
Covering key markets such as Berlin, Amsterdam, London, and Paris, the analysis reveals where companies are actively scaling and where caution has set in. Payments remains sales-led, with strong demand for commercial roles alongside continued investment in engineering and compliance. Open banking hiring is far more measured, reflecting a focus on monetization and core technology rather than rapid expansion.
The report also shows BNPL firms shifting from aggressive growth to operational stability, while BaaS providers emerge as some of the most balanced hirers, investing across engineering, sales, and risk. For founders, hiring managers, and fintech professionals, this report offers a clear, data-backed view of which skills are in demand — and how each segment is preparing for what comes next.
