Top Companies Hiring for Finance Jobs in London (Oct 2026)

You are applying for finance roles in London and sending applications into silence. Before you spend another evening on CV tweaks, it pays to know which employers actually have openings right now, and what those openings look like.

What the London finance market looks like right now#

On 14 October 2026, the JobRise live jobs feed showed 70 open Finance jobs in London. Of those, 52 were posted in the last 30 days and 35 in the last 7 days, so the market is active rather than stale.

Across the whole country there were 135 Finance listings in the United Kingdom, which you can track in the JobRise Hiring Report: the UK. London accounts for 70 of those 135, so roughly half of the UK's finance listings sit in one city. That is normal for this sector, but it also means London is where the competition concentrates.

Almost every role is permanent: 68 of the 70 are full-time and 2 are contract. If you need visa sponsorship, treat that as a per-listing question. Nothing in the counts tells you who sponsors, so ask early and check the current official government source for the rules that apply to you.

The companies with the most open finance roles#

Here is the ranking by open listings in this snapshot, names exactly as they appear on the postings. Some of these are recruiters or staffing firms rather than direct employers, which matters for how you approach them.

• Zopa: 6 open listings
• Nomura: 4
• Lane Clark & Peacock: 4
• Palantir: 4
• Man Group: 3
• Moneyfarm: 2
• Stripe: 2
• Ki: 2
• Side: 2
• Northern Trust: 2

The job titles tell you what sits behind the numbers. Zopa's listings include a "Senior Technical Accountant". Nomura's include "Investment Banker, Greentech Industrials & Infrastructure - Senior Associate/VP". Lane Clark & Peacock has both "Investment Consultant ( Asset Modelling and Technology )" and "Investment Associate Consultant ( Asset Modelling and Technology )". Man Group lists "Associate , Discretionary Investment Specialists". Moneyfarm has a "Wealth Manager" and an "Investment Consultant". Reeve, outside the top ten, lists a "Compliance Manager".

Read those titles closely. Two Lane Clark & Peacock roles sit at different seniority levels on the same subject, so a more junior candidate can apply to the Associate Consultant version without pretending to be a VP. That is a real opening.

Pay and entry-level openings#

Only 1 of the 70 listings showed a salary. It was "Senior Credit Underwriter | UK" at Ramp, posted as £74K, £100K with equity offered. One number is not a market rate, and pay in this sector varies widely by role and firm type, so treat it as a single data point and verify ranges through current official sources or the firms themselves.

Entry-level roles are scarce. Three of the 70 titles looked junior: "Accounting Graduate - 18 Month Program" at Red Bull, "Graduate Associate, Tax" at Interpath Advisory, and "Customer Experience: Law, Finance or STEM Graduate" at SeedLegals. Graduate schemes at large firms often run on their own timetable and never reach general job feeds, so check employer careers pages directly for those.

How to target each type of employer#

The list mixes four kinds of employer, and each needs a different move.

Fintechs and product companies, such as Zopa, Moneyfarm, Stripe, Palantir, and Ramp. These want people who understand how money and systems meet. Lead with a specific process you fixed or built, and mention the product area by name.

Banks, asset managers, and insurers, such as Nomura, Man Group, and Northern Trust. These hire into defined teams. Name the desk or function in your first line, and show you know what the role covers day to day.

Consultancies and professional firms, such as Lane Clark & Peacock, Interpath Advisory, and SeedLegals. Client work is the job. Give an example with a number attached, such as a scheme you valued or a filing you delivered on time.

Recruiters and staffing firms. Several names in the top ten fill roles for other companies, so one conversation can turn into several introductions. Be precise about the role type and level you want, and ask what they are currently working on.

Scripts you can send today#

Referral request to someone you know at a target firm:

"Hi Sam, hope you're well. I saw Zopa is hiring for a Senior Technical Accountant and it lines up with my four years in financial reporting. Would you be comfortable pointing me to the right person on the team, or telling me if there's an internal referral route? Happy to send my CV over so it's no effort for you. Either way, thanks."

Cold message to a recruiter who posts finance roles:

"Hi Priya, I'm a management accountant with three years in financial services, looking for a finance role in London. I noticed you're recruiting in this space. I'm targeting financial reporting or FP&A roles at the mid to senior level. If you have anything live or coming up, I'd be glad to share my CV and talk through what fits."

Follow-up after applying, sent to a hiring manager or team lead:

"Hello, I applied for the Compliance Manager role at Reeve last week and wanted to introduce myself briefly. I've spent three years on FCA reporting and policy work, and I've attached a one page summary of what I'd cover in the first 90 days. If the role has moved on, I'd appreciate knowing so I can focus elsewhere."

Short, specific, and easy to answer. That is what gets replies.

Your 7-step plan#

1. Pull the live list and sort by company. Start with the top ten above, then work down.
2. Check each posting's actual title and requirements before you write anything. Titles like "Investment Consultant ( Asset Modelling and Technology )" tell you the exact skill area.
3. Build a short list of 10 target employers across the four types, so you are not spread thin across one category.
4. Research each firm using the free company insights tool before you message anyone, so you can reference something real about them.
5. Rewrite your CV top third for each target type: quantified reporting wins for fintechs, desk-specific language for banks, client outcomes for consultancies.
6. Send the referral and outreach scripts above, then apply formally. Do the human step first where you can.
7. Track everything in a simple sheet: company, role, date applied, contact, next follow-up date. Follow up once after a week.

Where to keep looking#

The counts above are a dated snapshot of one feed, not a full census of the market. Roles open and close weekly, and many finance jobs are filled through contacts before they are ever advertised.

Check the Finance jobs in London listings again each week, and set aside one hour for outreach alongside the applications. The candidates who land these roles usually do both.

FAQ#

Which company has the most finance jobs open in London right now?

Zopa, with 6 open listings in this snapshot dated 14 October 2026. Nomura, Lane Clark & Peacock, and Palantir follow with 4 each.

Are there finance graduate schemes in London?

Three of the 70 listings were junior titles, including graduate roles at Red Bull and Interpath Advisory. Most large firms run schemes on their own timetable, so check their careers pages directly as well as job feeds.

Do London finance jobs list salary ranges?

Rarely. Only 1 of the 70 listings in this snapshot showed pay, so ask about the range early in the process and verify figures against current official sources.

Should I apply to recruiters or direct employers?

Both. Recruiters can put you forward for several roles at once, while direct applications to firms like Zopa or Man Group get you into their own processes.

How much of UK finance hiring is in London?

London held 70 of the 135 Finance listings in the United Kingdom in this snapshot. That is roughly half, so national searches will turn up roles outside the capital too.