Fintech unicorn GoCardless is opening a new ‘Northern Hub’, where it plans to recruit 50 staff in its first year. It’s an impressive addition to a flourishing sector which, alongside professional services, accounts for 40% of the city’s GVA. Co-founder and CEO Hiroki Takeuchi said:
Leeds is one of the UK’s most vibrant financial and professional services centres, with a thriving fintech community and strong university network. It was a natural choice for our Northern Hub and with the introduction of the Leeds Reforms, this dynamic ecosystem will only grow. We’re excited to become a key player in this fintech hot spot, tapping into a rich talent pool while also providing closer, more local support to our customers and partners across the region.