FinTech & Professional Services

Whether you’re a leading product developer, an entry level marketer or somewhere in between, the Wilmington region is alive with opportunity. nCino — a world-leader in cloud banking — was ranked the No. 1 Best Place to Work in Financial Technology in 2019, boasting more than 1,800 employees across the globe. Other companies such as Verizon Wireless and Live Oak Bank provide good-paying jobs with stellar benefits to thousands of employees, while contributing to Wilmington’s 31% increase in professional and business services jobs from 2010-2020.

In Wilmington, NC you’ll find many opportunities to train in fintech — one of the fastest-growing industries in the world. The Cameron School of Business at the University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW) offers a rigorous Economics and Finance bachelor’s degree program that prepares students for success in the financial sector. Meanwhile, Cape Fear Community College offers flexible, affordable programs in business, accounting, finance, information technology and software and mobile application development that provide valuable training and credentials for entry-level positions.

Thanks to the groundbreaking success of fintech companies such as Live Oak Bank and nCino, Wilmington, NC has emerged as a hub for entrepreneurship, providing fertile ground for tech innovators in finance and business services. A range of organizations, including UNCW’s Small Business and Technology Development Center and Genesis Block, a minority business incubator, offer critical resources and support to entrepreneurs to help them achieve success. With a strong concentration of venture capital, the region is primed for startups looking to make an impact in the world of finance and business.