Financial services is one of the UK's most tightly regulated sectors, and that shapes who firms hire. Recent government analysis found that recruitment in financial services was generally for higher-skilled, regulated positions rather than entry-level work the GOV.UK Temporary Shortage List Stage 2 report (2026). In practice, that means demand sits at the senior and specialist end of the market.
Tokenised funds sharpen that picture. These are investment funds whose units are issued and traded as digital tokens on a blockchain, rather than only through traditional registers. The idea is to make buying, selling and settling a fund faster and more transparent. To run them safely, firms need people who understand both asset management and the technology underneath it, which pushes hiring further towards those higher-skilled roles.
Tokenised funds sit at the meeting point of finance, law and engineering, so they draw on a wide mix of skills. Because the market leans towards regulated, higher-skilled positions the GOV.UK Temporary Shortage List Stage 2 report (2026), most of these roles carry real responsibility and demand proven expertise.
The roles tend to cluster into a few groups:
What links them is the need to speak two languages at once: the language of regulated finance and the language of distributed technology. People who bridge both are rare today, which is exactly why early movers are competing hard for them.
Start with the skills, not the job title. Tokenised funds are new, so very few people will have a neat track record in the exact role. Look instead for strong foundations in either finance or technology, plus clear evidence that someone can learn the other side quickly. A fund accountant who has taught themselves smart contracts may be a better bet than a title that looks perfect on paper.
Write honest briefs. Because these positions sit at the regulated, higher-skilled end of the market the GOV.UK Temporary Shortage List Stage 2 report (2026), candidates will scrutinise the detail: the regulatory scope, the technology stack and how the team is structured. Be specific about what the person will own in their first year.
Move quickly and stay respectful. The best people in this space are often approached by several firms at once, so a slow, vague process loses them. Keep interview stages tight, give clear feedback, and keep the human at the centre of every conversation.
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