Our 2025 Salary Guide for Financial Services offers a detailed analysis of salary trends and compensation packages within the financial sector. This guide is an invaluable resource for both employers and job seekers, providing insights into market demand, benefits, and salary benchmarks for various positions. Ensure you remain competitive and well-informed with our comprehensive data, helping you attract and retain top talent in the financial services industry.

Financial Services Hiring Trends to Look For in 2025

Sector Growth and Senior Demand

Ireland’s financial services sector will continue its pivotal role globally, with 20 of the top 25 institutions having a presence in the country and domestic demand on the rise. We will continue to see growth over the next few years in fintech, payments, asset management, and funds services in particular. This expansion is driving high demand for senior-level candidates with experience in regulated roles and interacting with regulatory bodies. Talent shortages at management levels persist, a knock-on effect of past focus on junior hiring. This increase in competition for senior talent will lead organisations to offer attractive counter-offers to keep hold of their employees at this level.

Evolving Skill Demand

Regulatory compliance roles coupled with risk and legal skills remain the most in-demand area within financial services. ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) and sustainable finance is becoming increasingly prominent, as it shifts from a future consideration to an immediate priority for companies. Additionally, while front-office trading roles have traditionally been limited in Ireland, a number of institutions are expanding these functions locally, creating new opportunities in this area.

Workplace Changes

While some junior professionals are relocating abroad, senior-level talent is showing a trend of returning to Ireland, bringing valuable international experience. Ireland remains an attractive location for skilled professionals due to its less saturated market and opportunities for broader exposure. Workplace policies are continuing to evolve, with companies moving towards stricter in-office requirements, mirroring international trends. Three days in-office is becoming the standard across Financial Services, reducing remote options and shifting workplace dynamics.