Fintech firms to expand hiring of specialists, managers in 2026

They demand talent with expertise in risk and managers that form scaling teams.

Financial technology (fintech) firms in Singapore plan to boost hiring of subject matter experts and middle management in the year ahead, the Singapore Fintech Association (SFA) said in its FinTech Talent Report 2025.

Twenty-four percent of fintechs will demand specialists with expertise in risk, product development, digital infrastructure, and compliance, the SFA added.

Twenty percent of firms plan to hire early- to mid-level leaders who bridge strategy and execution and can form scaling teams.

Early professionals are also expected to be in demand, as another 20% of fintechs plan to hire these talents in the next 12 months.

Meanwhile, fintech firms in Singapore may fill technical and commercial roles next year, as they race to further fintech software engineering and marketing, the SFA said. Thirty percent of hiring will occupy those positions, it added.

Hiring managers in the industry are prioritising adaptability and agility over formal qualifications in candidates.

More than 500 employers in the city-state reported a seasonally adjusted net employment outlook of 15% for the first quarter of 2026, or a decline of 11% from last year, ManpowerGroup said in its Employment Outlook Survey.