📅 Published externally: October 21, 2025
Emerald Zebra’s Founder & CEO Donna Stephenson shares her perspective on current hiring dynamics in the fintech market with FinTechView360. In this interview Donna explores how talent demand is evolving across fintech and related sectors such as SaaS, payments and iGaming, and why employer storytelling, culture and growth opportunities are becoming as important as compensation for attracting top candidates. She also discusses hybrid hiring models, the role of employer branding, and the value of blending internal talent acquisition with specialist agency support. Fintechview
Key insights include:
- Candidates are increasingly prioritising career progression and workplace culture over short-term moves.
- Employers with strong culture narratives and flexible work models attract deeper talent pools.
- Collaboration between in-house recruiters and external specialists can improve reach and speed.
Read the full interview on FinTechView360:
https://fintechview360.com/hiring-trends-and-challenges-in-fintech/
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