Job Descriptions Are Costing You Candidates

We’ve reviewed hundreds of fintech job postings. Most have one thing in common: they’re driving top candidates away, not pulling them in.

In a market where the best talent is flooded with options, your job description is often your first impression — and many companies are botching it.

The 5 Most Common Mistakes

❌ 1. Laundry Lists Over Clarity

Too many job ads read like wish lists: “10+ years experience, fintech product knowledge, SQL, Python, UX/UI, and must also be a unicorn.”

Fix it: Focus on must-haves, not every possible skill. Keep it realistic and clear.

❌ 2. Company-Centric, Not Candidate-Focused

Fintech job descriptions often talk all about the company — and very little about what’s in it for the candidate.

Fix it: Sell the role. Highlight impact, growth opportunities, and what makes your culture unique.

❌ 3. Vague Role Descriptions

Terms like “fast-paced,” “team player,” and “rockstar” don’t mean much.

Fix it: Be specific about responsibilities, tools they’ll use, and how success is measured.

❌ 4. Confusing Job Titles

We’ve seen everything from “Growth Ninja” to “Payments Guru.” Creative? Sure. Effective? Not really.

Fix it: Use clear, searchable job titles aligned with industry standards.

❌ 5. Too Long — or Too Short

Some are novels. Others are bullet-point skeletons.

Fix it: Aim for the sweet spot: detailed enough to inform, short enough to hold attention.

The Bottom Line

Top fintech candidates don’t just apply — they evaluate. And if your job description isn’t clear, compelling, and candidate-focused, they’ll move on.

Want Better Results?

At IMPACT Payments Recruiting, we help fintech and payment companies level up their hiring strategy — starting with better job descriptions.

📩 Need help refining yours? Let’s talk: contactIPR@go-impact.com