Diversity and inclusion (D&I) are crucial for the success of any industry, including the payments industry. D&I in the payments industry refers to creating an environment that embraces and values differences, including race, ethnicity, gender, age, sexual orientation, religion, and more. Inclusion means ensuring that everyone feels welcome and has an equal opportunity to contribute and succeed.

In recent years, the payments industry has undergone a significant transformation, driven by the need to enhance the security, efficiency, and accessibility of financial transactions. The payments industry offers a rewarding career path for individuals interested in innovation, collaboration, and making a positive impact. Here are the top five reasons to consider a career in the payments industry.

The payments recruitment market continues to be one of the most hotly contested around the globe. In the early stages of 2022 we have seen labour shortages continue which has led to increased negotiating power for jobseekers and an increase in time to hire.

Whether there are candidate shortages or not, recruiting highly skilled payments professionals is tough and the current market conditions have a number of knock on effects when looking to grow your team. Candidates may not openly be applying for roles on LinkedIn or browsing job boards which means employers have to ensure they are constantly selling their opportunities.

Candidate short, candidate driven, candidate led? No matter what term you use, the problem for organisations looking to build their payments team remains the same, top talent has become increasingly difficult to attract, find and secure.