Payments Firms Broaden Talent Recruitment Horizons to Attract Top Tech Talent

Synchrony Financial and other fintechs are broadening their recruitment horizons to tap top talent, shifting from a traditional approach of seeking candidates with specific finance degrees or industry experience to a skills-based approach. They are looking for candidates with tech skills, industry expertise, and the ability to work well in a regulated environment. The talent market is highly competitive, and companies are becoming more open-minded to recruit the best talent.