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AI and investment trends reshape the financial job market

Morgan McKinley and Vacancysoft Report Highlights Key UK Finance Sector Trends for 2025

Cautious Optimism for 2025: Resilient wages and GDP growth offers hope amid financial strains

Key stats from Morgan McKinley’s 2024 London Employment Monitor:

London Dominates UK Financial Services Accountancy Vacancies Despite Predicted Decline

London retains 51% of UK financial services accountancy vacancies but faces a projected 12% year-on-year decline in 2024 The South shows growth in financial services vacancies, up 16%, while the North and Scotland are set to decline by 22% and 32%, respectively The media sector in Commerce & Industry is set to grow by 31%, while the retail sector faces a 17% drop 

Fintech Growth reshapes Risk and Compliance Hiring Landscape

Fintech Risk & Compliance vacancies are projected to rise by 28% Fintech compliance roles to grow 56% in 2024 Greater London set for 72% vacancy growth, leading the UK in 2024 City stands out with the substantial growth in vacancies by 46% 

London’s Commerce & Industry Vacancies outpaces UK Regions with 14%, surge in job openings

4% rise in total vacancies across the UK, reaching 237,187 vacancies London projected to see a 14% growth in finance vacancies Technology sector is expected to experience a 13% YoY increase EG Group stands out with significant surge in vacancies by 137% 

Resurgent Hiring in London’s Financial Sector: Quarterly Vacancy Growth amid Post-Brexit Adjustments and Geopolitical Tensions

Key stats from Morgan McKinley’s 2024 London Employment Monitor:

London Set to Reclaim 48% Share of Banking Vacancies in 2024, Boosting Recruitment

8% decline in the number of vacancies in the banking sector across the UK across 2024 Risk & compliance remains dominant in banking recruitment, despite a 20% drop in jobs Greater London set to reclaim 48% share of banking vacancies. Goldman Sachs leads recruitment with 89% vacancy increase in 2024 

UK Finance Hiring in 2024: Accountancy Booms, Banking Wavers Amid Market Recovery and New Fiscal Policies

Accountancy sector has seen a 8% increase in vacancies in 2024 Accounting & Consulting firms poised to benefit from increased business demand January 2024: surge in, banking activity by 56% showing strong sector recovery JP Morgan leads in vacancies, with activity up by 6% 

Economic Uncertainty and Technological Shifts Drive London Job Market Down in Q2 2024

Key stats from Morgan McKinley’s Q2 2024 London Employment Monitor:

Industry Expert Ross Crook Appointed Global Managing Director of Client Services at Morgan McKinley Talent Solutions

New role created to strengthen and grow the client base.