São Pauloruns on a handful of strong industries. If you’re job-hunting or weighing a move, here’s where the opportunities (and the big-name employers) are.
Top industries & employers
Banking & financial services
Itaú Unibanco, Bradesco, Nubank, XP, B3
The financial capital of Latin America. Avenida Faria Lima is the region's Wall Street, and Nubank made it a genuine fintech centre.
Technology & fintech
Nubank, iFood, Mercado Livre, Stone, QuintoAndar
The largest startup ecosystem in Latin America by a wide margin, concentrated around Faria Lima and Vila Olímpia.
Professional services
Deloitte, PwC, EY, KPMG, McKinsey
All major firms run their South American operations from São Paulo.
Manufacturing & automotive
Volkswagen, GM, Toyota, Embraer, Bosch
The ABC industrial belt on the city's edge is Brazil's manufacturing heartland.
Agribusiness
JBS, Cargill, Bunge, Amaggi
Brazil is an agricultural superpower and São Paulo is where the trading, financing and corporate functions sit.
Media & advertising
Globo, Grupo Abril, major international agencies
The centre of Brazilian media and one of the world's most awarded advertising markets.
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