#skills-demand

#skills-demand

Hiring across London's financial services sector softened in the final quarter of 2025 as organisations responded to economic, political and market pressures. While Q4 is traditionally the most conservative hiring period due to seasonality, this slowdown was amplified by global market volatility, US trade tensions and uncertainty ahead of the November budget. Signals around potential tax and levy increases, prompted many businesses to pause or reassess hiring plans. In London's internationally connected financial ecosystem, discretionary recruitment was deferred, while critical and strategically important replacement roles continued to be filled.