Survey finds fintech sector ready to deal with talent crunch

China is facing an acute shortage of professional fintech (financial technology) talent, a survey by recruitment company Michael Page China found.

About 92 percent of the fintech companies surveyed agreed they face a shortage of talent, and 38 percent of them view the quality of talent as critical to the sustained success in the industry, according to the latest China Fintech Employment 2018 Report by Michael Page China.

The survey found that recruitment of fintech talent was found to be a challenging experience, with 85 percent of employers expressing difficulties.