As we head towards the end of January, it is understandable if your enthusiasm is waning for all aspects of your life. Payday was so long in the past that it is almost a distant memory, the mornings are dark, the evenings are still drawing in, and to add insult to injury, the weather cold and miserable.

If you are thinking about a new job this month, you will be reassured to know that it is normal. In fact, a recent YouGov survey found that 21% of Britons made New Year’s resolutions for 2023, compared to just 14% who did so in 2022. For 20% of people, that promise to self was about pursuing a career ambition.

Make a move

However, the elephant in the room remains: amid rolling layoffs at tech firms big and small, is it a good time to move jobs? While fintech did not have as positive a year in 2022 as might have been hoped, regardless, the UK continues to hold its own.

Deloitte figures show that British companies received the second largest amount of funding in the first half of 2022, after the US. Those in the UK received $9 billion in funding, or a 17% share.

If you are considering a job move this year, the B2B space is one to look at: Dealroom.co’s Fintech Q2 2022 report stated that fintech is still the most invested industry worldwide. It also reported that B2B fintechs in Europe attracted $14.1 billion investment in 2022 – four times the amount raised across B2C rounds.

The ninety-day rule

Economic downturns and tech layoffs aside, how do you know if it’s a good time to make a job move? The ninety-day rule is a good metric. Requiring you to assess whether you have been unhappy in your job for a three-month period, the rule can offer clarity on whether your current role is passing muster.

We all know that jobs have ups and downs, and periods that are far busier and stressful than others. If you have been miserable in your role for a full quarter of a year and there is no sign of that changing, then it could very well be time to look for a new opportunity that affords you career growth, a challenging and satisfying day-to-day, and crucially does not fill you with doom and gloom. Here are some to consider:

Regulatory Policy & Projects Lead, Starling Bank, London

In this Regulatory Policy & Projects Lead job, you will conduct impact analysis, review and implement new products, and capture and assess the impact of new and evolving rule changes and technical updates. You will lead delivery of compliance with BoE/PRA recovery and resolution requirements and assist on ICAAP and similar documents.

Previous banking experience is essential, with demonstrable experience working on regulatory projects and deliverables in a fast changing environment. You will also have experience working with the PRA and BoE policy papers, CRR, CRD IV, BRRD, EBA guidelines, Basel papers and FAQs, have very strong written and analytical skills, and a knowledge of legal entity accounting and reporting. Get the full job description here.

Director, HRBP, Ripple, London

Ripple is looking for a Director, HR Business Partner who will be the link between HR, the business, and other cross-functional teams, leading critical people and performance-focused changes that align with their strong company culture and values.

You will have an opportunity to drive significant business growth and make an immediate impact through your expertise in organisational design, talent management strategy, and leadership coaching, all while acting as a steward of Ripple’s culture. Twelve or more years of deep, progressive experience in HR is required, as is prior management experience and growing teams and experience with sales compensation plans. Apply for this position here.

Senior Marketing Data Analyst - London, Spendesk, London

As Spendesk’s Senior Marketing Data Analyst, you will build and scale audience management efforts, supporting the growth teams across marketing and sales. Reporting to the growth operations lead, you will develop the audience management roadmap for Spendesk, including sourcing, managing, defining, analysing, and activating customer data across its all-bound channels.

You will lead projects related to audience insights and analysis of segment performance, effectively communicating your findings to stakeholders at all levels of the business. To be considered, you will need a Bachelor’s degree, a minimum of five years in an operations role, with experience focused on marketing or sales audiences. Additionally, three-plus years experience with data analysis and storytelling is required. Get all the details here.

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