High demand in fintech sector for Al engineers and data scientists: Report

Specialist skills in areas such as artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning, as well as soft skills such as communication and adaptability, are in high demand in the fintech sector, according to a study.

- Sheila Chiang

The Singapore Fintech Talent Report 2025 said about 30 per cent of organisations in the sector plan to increase hiring in 2026.

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These are especially important as 90 per cent of job seekers in Singapore’s fintech sector hold at least a bachelor’s degree.

The findings come from the Singapore Fintech Talent Report 2025, which surveyed more than 1,000 professionals and conducted interviews with 14 senior leaders. It was launched on Nov 13 by Singapore Fintech Association and executive search firm Page Executive.

Pushing job seekers to enrol in training programmes to stay relevant, the report said that surging Al adoption in the fintech sector is driving a sharp demand for specialist roles such as Al engineers, data scientists and machine learning professionals.

It found that employers value human capabilities and soft skills over paper qualifications, with 92 per cent of them valuing communication and teamwork and 85 per cent highlighting adaptability and learning agility. Only 8 per cent rated formal certifications as important.