Scale your fintech innovation
beyond UK borders

Tap into the CEE tech talent you need & build your team!
From AI & cloud specialists to full-stack developers - in 4-8 weeks.

Access 1M+ tech specialists including AI, cloud & regulatory experts

Match with teams that align with UK work culture & FCA-compliant environments

Start risk-free with no upfront commitments (and cut costs by up to 40%)

Scale flexibly as your fintech innovation and compliance needs evolve

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Bridge the fintech talent gap

The competition for fintech talent in London and across the UK continues to intensify. Rising costs and skills shortages can stall your innovation roadmap. But there's a strategic solution.

We help UK fintech leaders build high-performing tech teams in Europe's most dynamic tech hubs. With a 95.7% retention rate and cultural alignment with UK business practices, we ensure your extended team delivers long-term value.

Your gateway to advanced fintech expertise

Poland

With a highly skilled workforce, strong STEM education, and deep expertise in AI, cloud, and fintech, Poland is the go-to destination for UK companies seeking nearshore excellence.

Your wins:

  • 500,000+ IT professionals
  • Deep expertise in AI, ML, and cloud technologies
  • Advanced cybersecurity and compliance capabilities
  • Complete timezone overlap with UK operations
Build your team in Poland
Deep technical expertise for fintech innovation

Ukraine

Ukraine’s IT industry is thriving, offering a deep pool of tech talent, a strong engineering mindset, and cost-effective solutions without compromising on quality.

Your wins:

  • 300,000+ IT specialists
  • Proven track record in cybersecurity and data protection
  • Trusted partner for global tech companies
  • Strong mathematics and engineering foundation

Build your team in Ukraine
Agile tech teams for your fintech growth

Bulgaria

With a fast-growing IT sector, favorable business environment, and multilingual workforce, Bulgaria is an excellent choice for companies looking for flexibility and efficiency.

Your wins:

  • 100,000+ IT professionals
  • Excellence in QA, testing, and secure development
  • Multilingual teams fluent in English
  • Cost-effective scaling without compromising quality
Build your team in Bulgaria

Stuck on AI, compliance or cloud?

01

AI implementation

80% of AI initiatives in financial services fail to reach production – primarily due to talent shortages rather than technology limitations, a predicament familiar to many in the sector.
Overcome AI talent shortages
02

Regulatory compliance

DORA, PSD3, and ESG regulations are creating a complexity that would challenge even the most organised UK fintechs with their existing engineering resources.
Navigate regulatory compliance
03

Cloud adoption

Only 17% of EMEA financial institutions have fully adopted cloud solutions, despite the advantages. The remaining majority remain cautious, primarily due to FCA compliance considerations.
Achieve FCA-compliant cloud adoption

01

From AI ideas
to real impact

 

Why do 80% of AI projects in financial services fail?
It's not typically the algorithms.
It's finding the right people to implement them properly.

Building a high-performing AI team isn’t about cramming a room full of data scientists. You need balanced teams with key specialist profiles that are increasingly difficult to source in the UK market:

AI Engineers who can build production-grade systems beyond mere proofs-of-concept.
ML Experts who understand both machine learning and financial services nuances.
Data Engineers who ensure your data pipeline is clean and ready for AI models. With only 12% of organizations prepared for AI integration, their role is crucial.


Through our CEE talent hubs, we can provide pre-vetted niche tech specialists who will help bring your AI projects to life — at salaries 40% lower than in the UK, without the long notice periods.

 

02

Turning regulations into advantage

 

DORA's 2025 deadlines.
PSD3's open banking requirements.
ESG reporting mandates.

Each new regulation brings dual challenges: avoiding hefty non-compliance penalties while maintaining your innovation momentum.

Our tech talent brings finance domain knowledge along with the skills needed to tackle regulatory challenges:

Engineers experienced in implementing ICT risk management systems to meet DORA requirements, identifying vulnerabilities before they escalate.

Developers skilled in building secure, PSD3-compliant open banking interfaces that enhance, rather than limit, your capabilities.

Experts in ESG reporting who design data architectures that integrate seamlessly with your existing systems.

Unlike general IT teams, our fintech-focused developers bring both technical skills and financial sector understanding, helping you navigate the unique triad of challenges in financial regulations.

Get compliance-ready now

03

Cloud migration
in line with FCA

 

83% of European financial institutions struggle with cloud adoption
due to key security challenges

Fintech leaders face identity and access management vulnerabilities, configuration drift creating compliance gaps in multi-account environments, and data residency requirements that conflict with optimal cloud architectures.

Additional risks include third-party integrations, complex secret management, and a lack of FCA-specific cloud expertise.

Our cloud specialists are experts in implementing AWS within FCA regulatory frameworks. They help by building compliant control environments, using infrastructure-as-code with compliance guardrails, and creating cloud security architectures that align with FCA requirements.

Migrate to the cloud with confidence

Back to the office?

Your nearshore team can join the club

The fully remote experiment is winding down as UK firms return to the office.
The challenge? Keeping nearshore teams aligned with this shift.
Our smart solution: modern, collaborative workspaces across Poland, Ukraine, and Bulgaria
where your extended team enjoys all the benefits of office life - aligning perfectly with your company's return-to-office strategy.
 
 

Back to the office? 

Your nearshore team can join the club

 

The fully remote experiment is winding down as UK firms return to the office. The challenge?

Keeping nearshore teams aligned with this shift.

Our smart solution: modern, collaborative workspaces across Poland, Ukraine, and Bulgaria where your extended team enjoys all the benefits of office life - aligning perfectly with your company's return-to-office strategy.

Seamless hybrid, beyond borders

Many of our clients, including Funding Circle, have discovered that having their nearshore teams working together in our offices creates better collaboration, stronger team bonds, and more seamless integration with UK-based colleagues.

It's office culture, just with a different postcode.

Same desk, new location

Your UK team works from your office, your nearshore team works from ours. And they get everything they need - from meeting rooms where the tech actually works to proper coffee machines.

Your brand, your space

We can create a branded office that feels so much like yours, visitors might double-check they haven’t accidentally flown back to the UK.

No pets on keyboards

No more “Sorry, my internet’s acting up” excuses - just a stable, professional work environment.

Pop over anytime

Your team is just a short flight away - 2.5 hours from London to Krakow or 3 hours to Sofia.

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Helping UK Fintech scale peer-to-peer lending innovation

 

Funding Circle, a UK fintech pioneer, needed to scale their technology team efficiently. They trusted Pwrteams to establish and grow their Sofia-based R&D division.

What we did?

  • Built a 30+ member team including Ruby,  Clojure, and PHP engineers, as well as technical support staff.
  • Integrated seamlessly with UK-based teams.
  • Provided end-to-end HR and facility  management, ensuring a smooth 
    onboarding process & a strong team culture.
  • Delivered long-term results with consistent retention and productivity

 

Read the case study

Hear from our team:
Voices from our UK projects & beyond

Dimitar Yoldov

Software Engineer at Funding Circle team

Working in a productive atmosphere to bring improvement to our services is the best part of my job. The Funding Circle team at Pwrteams is the first place I’ve worked for that puts so much focus on teamwork.

Atanas Dichev

Principal DevOps Engineer at News UK team

An exceptional team spirit, that proved itself sustainable during the COVID-19 pandemic; an awesome tech stack and an excellent business culture that combines governed technology principles and tool flexibility – these are just some of the reasons why the News UK team at Pwrteams is a great place to work.

Gergana Dobrikova

Senior JavaScript Engineer at News UK team

So far, working for the News UK team at Pwrteams has been an amazing experience. All of my colleagues, both from Bulgaria and from the UK, are really helpful.

Tamara Norba

Full Stack Java developer at TUI team

What I like about the company are the opportunities to grow, many educational programs and individual approaches to the career plans of employees. I believe the team is great, responsible, and has respect for each other.

Viktor Kanaylo

Technical Lead, .NET at c-Quilibrium team

Working with Pwrteams is an amazing journey that has been going for more than 14 years.
Company culture, team spirit, professional quality of each individual create unique blend of values, that make you really enjoying work and deliver great products to clients.

Maciej Nepelski

Associate Fullstack Engineer at Staffbase team

I appreciate working at Pwrteams for the company's commitment to foster my growth, that allows me to adjust my career path seamlessly. The conducive work environment, created by dedicated team of professionals, ensures I can focus entirely on my core tasks and provides me with flexible work arrangements with satisfying benefits. It's truly a workplace that prioritizes both professional development and work-life balance.

Ihor Kysylevych

Senior Java Developer at ChampTitles team

I've encountered a truly remarkable company culture, one that is not just talked about but consistently demonstrated through actions. Here, I've been afforded the opportunity to both advance professionally and maintain a fulfilling personal life, which is particularly crucial to me as a father of five. The projects I contribute to are not only cutting-edge and challenging but also deeply technological. 

Danylo Smirnov

Technical Team Lead, Java/AWS at TUI team

Working at Pwrteams is an exceptionally positive experience. In both good times and tough ones, I've felt incredibly supported by my colleagues and management. Whenever I've faced challenges, there's always been someone ready to lend a hand or offer guidance. It's reassuring to know that I have such a strong support system behind me, making me feel confident and empowered in my role. It's not just a job; it's a family.

Iaroslav Dobrianskyi

Senior .NET Developer at musicMagpie team

Working with Pwrteams for over 10 years has been a pleasant journey. It meant having colleagues and teammates with common goals and values. Throughout the years company supported me in finding the best projects and room for growth.

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“For UK fintech leaders, building the right team is crucial for innovation and growth. We've helped numerous UK companies expand their technical capabilities while maintaining their culture and quality standards. Our deep understanding of both UK business practices and CEE tech talent markets ensures smooth integration and long-term success.”

 
- Halyna Zherebetska, Head of Talent Acquisition

The Pwrteams
advantage

See top three reasons why companies choose us.

01

Complete risk management

  • No upfront fees or commitments
  • Full compliance with UK and EU regulations
  • Secure data handling and protection
  • Clear exit options if needed
    • 02

    Proven track record

  • 95.7% employee retention rate
  • 96% of candidates pass trial period
  • Average 5+ year client partnerships
  • 120+ fintech roles filled successfully
    • 03

    Transparent partnership

  • Clear, all-inclusive monthly fee structure
  • No hidden costs or surprise charges
  • Direct access to your dedicated team
  • Regular performance reviews and reporting
    • Build a dedicated team
    Building your
    extended fintech team

    Our proven process ensures smooth team integration and long-term success.

    Free consultation & Risk-free consultation

    Share your challenges and objectives. We'll craft a tailored team-building strategy aligned with your fintech roadmap. You can test our methods and explore options with no financial commitment until the first hire is made.​

    Cultural alignment

    We understand UK business culture and ensure your extended team integrates seamlessly with your existing operations.

    Talent selection

    Access pre-screened candidates with fintech experience. You maintain full control over final selection.

    Secure integration

    We handle compliance, cybersecurity protocols, and necessary infrastructure setup, ensuring everything aligns with your policies.

    Ongoing support

    Dedicated client partners ensure smooth operations and help you scale as needed.

    Trust the process?

    Build a dedicated team

    Ready to scale your fintech innovation?

    Share your required team size and expertise, tell us about your challenges, and we'll get back to you with the next steps.

    Transform your tech talent strategy in just 4-8 weeks:

    • Access top fintech engineering talent
    • Scale your team efficiently
    • Maintain UK quality standards
    • Reduce recruitment costs and time
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