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AI in Fintech Hiring: Compliance Talent Crisis | Owen Dearn

October 01, 2025 • Alex Khomyakov • Season 3 • Episode 10

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AI is transforming fintech hiring—but not in the way you think. Owen Dearn, founder of Find and fintech talent strategist, reveals why compliance and risk roles are the biggest bottleneck for startups, how AI is eliminating junior positions, and why human trust still matters more than automation.

Discover the hidden talent crisis facing fintech companies, the rise of "AI gatekeepers" in every role, and which jobs will survive the automation wave. If you're building a fintech company, scaling a team, or navigating AI transformation, this conversation reveals what really matters when regulation, compliance, and artificial intelligence collide.

📌 KEY TOPICS & TIMESTAMPS
0:00 Introduction
2:15 The biggest issue facing fintech startups right now is compliance and risk talent
5:47 Traditional first line defense roles are increasingly becoming automated
15:05 Let's talk about the hiring process. I've seen many founders eager to use AI
20:28 Mind says AI may create new jobs but humans will remain central to business

👤 GUEST
Owen Dearn is the founder of Find, a specialized talent firm focused on fintech, payments, and Web3. He works with some of the world's fastest-growing financial technology companies to solve critical hiring challenges in compliance, risk, and technical roles.

Connect with Owen on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/owendearn/

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🌐 Website: https://curiositycodepodcast.com/
📱 Follow on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/akhomyakov/
🎧 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/curiosity-code
🍎 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/the-curiosity-code-podcast/id1748596092