​Fintech is officially back in growth mode. According to FintechNews SG, global fintech funding hitUS $10.5 billion in Q2 2025, with B2B fintechs, regtech platforms, and embedded finance startups leading the charge.

This renewed investor confidence is creating ripple effects across talent markets—particularly inSingapore, where digital banks, family offices, and scaling fintechs are on the hunt for experienced professionals who can build, manage, and scale responsibly.

This week, we dive into what Q2’s funding momentum means for hiring in product, risk, and finance—and how candidates and employers can adapt.

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Funding Flows = Talent Demand

After a cautious 2023, investor appetite is bouncing back. In Q2 2025:

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• Singapore-based fintechs raised

  over US $2.3B

• Embedded finance and B2B payment platforms attracted the largest rounds

• Digital banks, family offices, and compliance-first fintechs began hiring at scale

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When capital flows, hiring follows. And right now, the spotlight is onproduct innovation, regulatory compliance, andfinancial planning.

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Top Roles in Demand Across Fintech

Product Managers (B2B & BaaS)

Companies are prioritising PMs who understand financial infrastructure, embedded payment flows, and how to build compliant features from day one.

Risk & Compliance Leads

As licensing expectations grow, firms need professionals who can navigate MAS regulations, manage operational risk, and build internal governance frameworks.

Finance & FP&A Roles

With funding secured, scaling companies need strong finance teams—especially those with experience in capital deployment, budgeting, and investor reporting.

Technical Delivery Talent

From software engineers to implementation leads, fintechs need talent who can turn funding into working platforms—fast.

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Why Singapore Is a Hiring Hotspot

Singapore remains one of the region’s most attractive fintech hubs due to:

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• MAS’ proactive regulatory approach

• Access to family offices and private wealth

• High investor confidence in digital banking and financial infrastructure

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This means candidates with regional experience, regulatory fluency, and cross-border exposure are in high demand.

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What Candidates Should Do Now

If you're in fintech—or looking to pivot in—you should:

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• Stay close to emerging verticals like BaaS, regtech, and tokenised finance

• Highlight experience in regulated environments or scale-ups

• Be proactive—many roles are being filled through direct networks and specialist recruiters

• Showcase commercial impact, not just technical delivery

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How Captar Helps You Navigate Fintech Hiring

At Captar, we support scaling fintechs, digital banks, and financial service innovators across Singapore and Hong Kong. From Series A to post-IPO, we help organisations build the teams they need to deliver value—and help professionals step into roles that match their expertise and ambition.

Whether you’re a hiring manager looking for top-tier risk or product talent, or a candidate ready to move into a funded fintech, we’re here to guide the next step.

Ready to move with the market?VisitCaptar Partnersor emailenquiries@captarpartners.comto connect with our specialist team.

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