Latest Tech Jobs and Finance Insights

11/1/20252 min read

The Hiring Pulse: Tech & Finance in Flux

Global white-collar vacancies rose by about 18 % year-on-year, led by the Technology/Media/Telecom (TMT) sector (+28 %) and Financial Services (+15 %) in September. robertwalters.be +1
However, month-on-month hiring activity is relatively flat (around -1 % vs August), indicating that while firms are hiring, they’re doing so very selectively. robertwalters.be
At the same time, job cuts continue to hit the tech sector as firms restructure around AI and automation: there are reports that over 200,000 tech jobs have been lost globally in 2025, with more possibly ahead. The Economic Times+1
A recent study emphasises that entry-level roles are increasingly vulnerable: 41 % of business leaders say AI is already reducing headcount before human hires are made. The Guardian+1

What this means:

For job-seekers: Demand exists, particularly in digital/finance sectors and for skilled roles—but competition and disruption are strong.
For firms: While hiring continues, the focus is on transformation, not just expansion—permanent roles may be fewer; “right skills” matter more.
For employees: Upskilling (especially in AI/cloud/data) is increasingly critical, even as firms claim “reskilling won’t save all jobs”. The Economic Times

Finance Insights: Markets & Strategic Shifts

The financial markets have shown strong momentum: The Nasdaq Composite led gains in October, powered by strong earnings from tech giants. The Wall Street Journal+1
In particular, companies like Amazon surpassed expectations with AI‐revenue growth, driving their valuations higher. The Wall Street Journal
However, the macro picture is mixed: while earnings are solid, hiring plans are the lowest since 2009 in the U.S., signalling underlying caution. New York Post

Key takeaways for finance / business strategy:

Even in a tech-led rally, workforce strategies remain conservative—firms are saying “hire slower” even as they “invest faster” in technology.
Investors may be betting on productivity gains from AI/automation more than headcount growth.
For financial services and fintech: The vacancy growth in finance (+15 %) suggests opportunities for tech-enabled roles (analytics, digital banking) even as the overall market is cautious. robertwalters.be

Where Tech & Finance Meet: Implications for Careers & Companies

Skills demand is shifting: The overlap of tech and finance is becoming more pronounced. Roles like “AI in finance”, “digital risk analytics”, “tech-enabled finance ops” are increasingly prominent given the vacancy and hiring trends.
Restructuring over expansion: Many large tech firms are cutting roles even as they invest in AI. This means firms favouring efficiency: fewer new roles, more transformation roles. Reuters+1
Geographic nuance: Regions like India and the US show the strongest vacancy growth (India +38 % year-on-year, US +21 %) in finance/tech hiring. robertwalters.be
Beware the “jobpocalypse” narrative: While entry‐level roles are under pressure, the broader story is of evolving roles rather than wholesale job loss. The term “job-pocalypse” captures the sentiment. Wikipedia+1