Technology and Data
What is technology and data?
Technology and data are at the heart of the finance industry. From mobile banking apps and trading platforms to risk management systems and fraud detection tools, financial services rely on innovation and data to stay secure and efficient.
Data plays a vital role in helping organisations make smarter decisions, personalise services, meet regulations, and discover new opportunities.
What technology and data job opportunities are there in Jersey?
Financial services is one of the largest employers of technology and data professionals worldwide. Banks, investment firms, and fintech companies use the latest tools to improve efficiency, protect sensitive information, and create new customer experiences.
Additionally, organisations such as Digital Jersey are embracing financial technology and data innovation, always looking for professionals who can find smarter and more secure ways to apply these tools.
Because technology and data are constantly evolving, careers in this area offer exciting opportunities and challenges.
You could work in roles such as:
- Development and Software Engineering: Building financial applications, platforms, software, and tools.
- Software Engineer
- Web Developer
- Programmer
- Application Developer
- API Integration Specialist
- Systems Administration and Support: Ensuring databases, servers, and networks run smoothly, and critical business operations are supported.
- Systems Administrator
- Database Administrator
- Network Administrator
- IT Manager
- Service Desk Engineer
- Systems Analyst
- Infrastructure and Cloud Operations: Managing the digital infrastructure that powers Jersey’s finance sector.
- Cloud Operations Engineer
- Infrastructure Engineer
- DevOps Engineer
- Data Management and Analytics: Extracting insights from financial data to support and guide business decisions.
- Data Analyst
- Business Intelligence Analyst
- Data Engineer
- Operations Analyst
- Data Scientist
- Cybersecurity: Protecting financial data and systems from cyber threats.
- Cybersecurity Specialist
- Information Security Analyst
- Security Operations Centre (SOC) Analyst
- Digital Transformation and Change: Leading the implementation of new technologies, optimising business processes, and managing organisational change.
- Product Owner
- Digital Transformation Consultant
- Process Automation Engineer
- Product Management and User Experience: Designing and managing technology products that serve Jersey’s financial services clients.
- Product Manager
- UX/UI Designer
- Digital Product Owner
- Artificial Intelligence: Harnessing machine learning and automation to transform financial analysis, compliance, and client services across Jersey’s industry.
- AI Solutions Analyst
- Machine Learning Engineer
- AI Ethics and Governance Specialist
Jersey’s established regulatory framework for digital assets also creates opportunities in compliance and security roles that require technology expertise, particularly in virtual asset service provider (VASP) compliance and digital asset security.
What skills do I need?
Because technology and data are constantly evolving, keeping your technical skills up to date is essential for success in this field. If you are looking for a technology and data role in the finance sector, qualifications to consider include:
Academic qualification:
Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, information systems, cybersecurity, or related field: for comprehensive theoretical foundation and accelerated entry into professional roles.
Entry-level certifications:
- CompTIA ITF+: for absolute beginners exploring IT careers and foundational technology concepts
- CompTIA A+: for IT support technician roles and hardware troubleshooting expertise
- Google IT Support Professional Certificate: for help desk positions and practical technical support skills
- PCEP (Certified Entry-Level Python Programmer): for basic programming roles and foundational scripting abilities
- AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner: for individuals exploring cloud careers and foundational AWS concepts
- Microsoft Certified Azure Fundamentals: for individuals new to cloud computing and foundational Azure services
- Google Cloud Digital Leader: for business professionals seeking foundational cloud knowledge and strategic insight into Google Cloud
- Microsoft Certified Microsoft 365 Fundamentals: for cloud-based productivity foundations and modern workplace understanding
- Microsoft Certified Power Platform Fundamentals: for business process automation and no-code solution development
- Microsoft Certified Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals: for foundational understanding of security, compliance, and identity in Microsoft environments
Professional-level certifications:
- CompTIA Network+: for network administrator roles and infrastructure management skills
- CompTIA Security+: for cybersecurity positions and defensive security foundations
- ITIL 4 Foundation: for service management roles and process improvement capabilities
- PCAP Certified Associate in Python Programming: for development roles and automation scripting expertise
- Microsoft Certified Azure Administrator Associate: for cloud operations roles and Azure infrastructure management
- Microsoft Certified Azure Developer Associate: for cloud development roles and building applications using Azure services
- AWS Certified Solutions Architect: for cloud architecture roles and scalable solution design
- Google Cloud Professional Data Engineer: for data engineering positions and enterprise data pipeline management
- Microsoft Certified Power BI Data Analyst Associate: for business intelligence roles and data visualization expertise
Your soft skills will be important to succeeding in a career in technology and data. We asked the financial firms we work with what skills they are most looking for when hiring technology and data professionals and they responded:
- Numeracy and analytical ability
- Data literacy
- Programming knowledge
- Critical thinking
- Problem-solving
- Organisational skills
- Project management skills
- Communication skills
- Collaboration and leadership
- Adaptability
What should I do next?
The industry is constantly changing and advancing, it’s a key adopter of new technology meaning you will need to be constantly adapting too. Learn more about the sector on our dedicated website page.
If you are ready to kick-start your career, you can find all of the local firms offering technology and dataservices in Jersey