Contractor recruitment: finding the perfect match
Alongside those looking to hire or be hired in a permanent role, FinTech has huge opportunities when it comes to contract and interim employment. There’s a growing number of contractors looking to put their specialist skills into practice, and for companies, the notion of contractor hiring enables projects to go ahead without having to make […]
The Ethereum merge: what the revolution means for you
The highly anticipated Ethereum merge has finally happened, but what does it mean for the crypto ecosystem moving forward? There has been talk amongst those in the industry that the shift could revolutionise this space and open doors to new investors, whereas others have predicted price hikes alongside greater crypto stability for the future. So, what does […]
The Future CEO
Read and Download the full report here More than half of executive search firms believe skill shortages are a problem for businesses. Casting around to find the best candidate to lead your company is becoming ever trickier – and often comes from a small group of individuals that don’t always represent society. “Historically, the perception […]
Is Gen Z at risk of being “overinvested” in unregulated markets?
Investment shifts We are entering an era where Gen Z are at risk of being over invested in unregulated markets. There has been a generational shift in what is considered a typical investment, moving from; stocks, index funds, property, ISAs, and traditional bank savings, to using AI and digital platforms to invest in cryptocurrency. Cryptocurrency […]
Why work in FinTech? 6 reasons to come and join the party
As its name suggests, FinTech – or the financial technology industry – combines two fast-growing sectors into one ultra-modern opportunity. If you use a contactless form of payment, take care of your bank transfers online or keep a digital wallet of any kind, you’ve already been touched by the hand of FinTech. For anyone preparing […]
Finance to FinTech: why it’s time to make the leap
FinTech is one of the great evolutions of modern times. It might not compare to the ancient invention of the wheel, but most of us would agree that the likes of digital banking have made life easier for financiers and consumers alike. Any industry with such growth and predicted expansion rates is naturally of interest […]
In FinTech Podcast: EC1 Partners meets Paul Arnold
Have you ever experienced ‘The Golden Handcuffs’? That feeling when you find yourself on an excellent good salary, a great job title, are part of a good team, but you still find yourself dissatisfied at work?
Getting a job in Fintech with little or no industry experience
The financial technology industry, also known as FinTech, is continuing to see an exponential growth rate and is expected to be worth £22.1 trillion by the end of 2022. This digital force has changed the entire technology sector, optimising our financial services and banking. With the industry being fast-changing & ever-growing, new job roles & […]
Software Engineers: The move from traditional finance to crypto/blockchain.
In response to COVID-19, the FinTech industry was forced to evolve and adapt. The financial landscape changed overnight putting the industry into overdrive, and as a result of its innovative resilience, the FinTech space is currently booming. A spike in investment There has been a flood of investment, capital, and acquisitions in the FinTech space, […]
EC1 Partners Sustainability. We’re now planting 20 trees with every placement
The importance of sustainability As many of us are keenly aware, the world’s forests are under attack. Essential to the survival of over 8000 species, including, for example, all species of Orangutan, and indispensable for the absorption of greenhouse gasses, the rainforests are being destroyed at the rate of 69 football fields per minute. Anyone […]