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Searching SmarterAI Is Transforming Hiring: How To Stay Ahead with Cary SparrowLabor markets are changing fast, and much of this change is being driven by AI. But how can financial sciences and services professionals and employers keep up with the pace at which AI is evolving?In this episode, we find out.We're joined by Cary Sparrow, Founder and CEO of WageScape - an expert in labor market intelligence. We dive deep into how AI is transforming skills demand, its growing influence on the hiring process, and how hiring and HR teams can stay ahead.Whether you’re a leader trying to futu...2025-07-2331 min
Searching SmarterCounter Offers: Risk, Reward, or Red Flag?One of the most important topics in recruiting and talent - and one that both candidates and hiring teams need to always be aware of is counter offers.Whether the market is booming or busting, counter offers are always prevalent, but are they a risk, a reward or a red flag?In this episode of the Searching Smarter podcast, we’re joined by Ryan Mazza. With Ryan’s eleven years of recruitment expertise in financial services, we uncover what both professionals and hiring teams need to know before making their next move - because a wron...2025-06-1821 min
Searching SmarterIncreased Hiring Activity Signals Market Rebound in EuropeThe European financial sciences and services market is seeing more movement, and in this episode of the Searching Smarter podcast, we’re sitting down with Matt Nicholson, Managing Director of Selby Jennings Europe, to uncover the findings of our 2025 Talent Report to find out why.We explore the impact of salary and bonus trends on hiring, why volatility can actually be a good thing for the market, and what both candidates and firms should be paying close attention to in the second half of 2025.If you're hiring or job hunting in European financial services, this ep...2025-06-0423 min
Searching SmarterHow Market Volatility is Impacting Investment Management HiringWhat does volatility mean for public and private markets candidates? Should they be concerned about the volatility of their seats?In this week’s episode of the Searching Smarter podcast, we speak with Nicholas Saglimbene, Head of Investment Management at Selby Jennings, to unpack the latest trends impacting hiring and retention in investment management.This episode rounds out our mini-series which unpacks the results from the 2025 Talent Report. We uncover how candidate sentiment is being shaped by recent bonus and salary results, how firms are adapting their hiring strategies, and what investment management professionals can ex...2025-05-2113 min
Searching Smarter3 Key Trends Reshaping Finance & Accounting CompensationNo organization can do without the vertical that we’re covering in this episode. As the finance & accounting space evolves, so do the expectations of candidates. And because of this, so too must the strategies of these hiring teams.In this episode of the Searching Smarter podcast, Anthony McCann, Executive Director - US Head of Risk Management & Analytics & Financial Operations at Selby Jennings, joins us for his second appearance on the podcast.We unpack 3 major insights from the 2025 Talent Report, with regards to finance & accounting. From the differences in compensation between buy-side and sell-side, to th...2025-05-1411 min
Searching SmarterHow Financial Tech Firms Can Attract Top Talent In 2025The competition for top tech talent in financial services is more competitive than ever. So what can fintech firms do to stay ahead?In this episode of the Searching Smarter podcast, Isabel Ceniza, Director - HFT/Prop/Hedge Fund, FinTech, and Crypto Recruitment at Selby Jennings, joins us to break down the latest salary and retention insights from the 2025 Talent Report.We explore what's driving salary changes in tech, how return-to-office policies are impacting retention, and what hiring teams need to know about candidate priorities in the fintech market.If you're hiring tech...2025-05-1216 min
Searching SmarterThe Shifts Shaping Hiring in Insurance & ActuarialThe insurance and actuarial sector is evolving fast - salaries are rising, flexible working offerings and changing, and firms are competing harder than ever for the right candidates.In this episode of the Searching Smarter podcast, Nicole Mahoney, SVP - Head of Life, Annuity & Health Actuarial Recruitment at Selby Jennings, joins us to explore key findings from the 2025 Talent Report.We unpack how shifts and market disruptions are shaping both employer strategies and candidate expectations.If you’re hiring in the insurance and actuarial space - or considering a move - this conversation of...2025-05-0718 min
Searching SmarterThe 3 Biggest Factors Driving Risk Market MovesOne of the most stable yet important verticals within financial services is risk management. And that’s why, in this episode of the Searching Smarter podcast, Anthony McCann, Executive Director - US Head of Risk Management & Analytics & Financial Operations at Selby Jennings, to break down the latest trends shaping compensation and career moves in the risk space.Every year, we survey thousands of financial sciences and services professionals on how they’re feeling about their salaries, bonuses, benefits and which factors are contributing to career change decisions. And we’ve pulled three of the biggest factors...2025-05-0522 min
Searching SmarterWhy NOW Is The Time To Apply For Quants RolesBonuses don’t just reflect past performance - they often signal future moves.That’s why we’re breaking down our findings from the 2025 Talent Report across seven verticals within financial sciences and services. In this episode of the Searching Smarter podcast, Elizabeth Holmes, AVP Manager - Quantitative Analytics, Research & Trading Recruitment at Selby Jennings, joins us to unpack the key findings from the report as they pertain to the quants market.From shifting candidate expectations to how academic motivations affect career and hiring decisions, Elizabeth shares what firms and professionals need to know to...2025-04-3012 min
Searching SmarterThe Biggest Investment Banking Insights From The 2025 Talent ReportAre top performers in investment banking being rewarded? Let’s find out.In this episode of the Searching Smarter podcast, Brianne Sterling, Head of Investment Banking Recruitment at Selby Jennings, joins us to unpack the biggest insights from the 2025 Talent Report.Whether you're hiring investment bankers for your team or considering your next move as an investment banking professional, the insights from this episode will help you better navigate pay, performance and retention in 2025.Covered in this episode:02:06 - Salary and compensation trends in 2024 and 2025.07:41 - Bonus expectations and realities within investment ba...2025-04-2821 min
Searching SmarterBonuses & Return To Work: Key Insights From The 2025 Talent ReportWhat’s really happening in the financial sciences and services talent market?That’s what we aim to uncover with the 2025 Talent Report. Every year, Selby Jennings produces a bonuses and salary survey report to provide empirical data for the financial sciences and services industry.The report equips clients with insights and strategies needed to hire, develop and retain top talent, and helps candidates navigate the ever-changing job market.And in this episode, US Head of Selby Jennings, Ben Hodzic, joins us to break down the key findings from the latest report and what...2025-04-2320 min
Searching SmarterInside The Process Of A Successful Portfolio Manager with Doug GarberThe path to a career in portfolio management isn’t as straightforward as it used to be. With the industry evolving and the bar raising, what’s the best way to break into the hedge fund sector today?Doug Garber, host of the investment podcast, Pitch The PM and experienced investor, has worked at some of the biggest names in the hedge fund industry, including Millennium and Citadel.In this episode of the Searching Smarter podcast, he shares what it really takes to succeed as a PM, the importance of process in investing, and how aspi...2025-04-0246 min
Searching SmarterHow Hedge Fund Hiring Is Changing with Marc GreenbergThe talent outlook within hedge funds is evolving. With AI and data-driven investing expanding, what skills separate highly sought-after talent from the rest?In this week’s episode of the Searching Smarter podcast, we’re joined by Marc Greenberg, a lifelong long/short equity expert who has worked across the buy and sell side as an analyst, portfolio manager, and consultant. Now, Marc supports medium-sized hedge funds through his firm, Greener Pastures.We dive into how hedge funds attract and assess talent in today's landscape. We explore emerging skill sets, the quantamental approach to investing, and...2025-03-1925 min
Searching SmarterBuilding a Cyber-Ready Workforce in Financial ServicesWhat does it take to build a cyber-ready workforce in financial services? As AI evolves, so do the challenges and opportunities in the cybersecurity sector. In this episode of the Searching Smarter podcast, we’re joined by Giancarlo Hirsch, Managing Director at Glocomms - Phaidon International’s technology brand.Gianocarlo specializes in technology talent. He shares insights into the most in-demand cybersecurity skills, the impact of AI on job roles, and what hybrid working looks like within the industry.Whether you're a hiring manager looking to future-proof your cybersecurity team or a candidate wonde...2025-03-0527 min
Searching SmarterWhich Banks Are Winning AI Adoption? with the CEO of EvidentAs AI transforms the banking and financial sector, the gap between leading and lagging organizations is widening. But what does this mean for talent, innovation, and the industry’s future?In this week’s episode of the Searching Smarter podcast, we’re joined by Alexandra Mousavizadeh, CEO and Co-Founder of financial services indexing and rating company, Evident.From leading banks’ strategies to the evolving role of generative AI, Alexandra shares insights on how AI is changing the way banks hire, innovate, and use their data.Whether you're a hiring manager navigating the rise of AI in...2025-02-1230 min
Searching SmarterSecrets to Empowering Your People with Julie FlowersFostering an inclusive workplace is a top priority for many of today's business leaders, especially when it comes to the financial sciences & services industry.Converting intent into action can often be a challenge, however, so that's why Julie Flowers is the perfect guest for this episode.Julie spent three decades at Chevron in global HR and talent acquisition roles before starting her own business dedicated to coaching and empowering seasoned career women to achieve their full potential.Julie views people as a company’s number one asset and believes that there is huge un...2025-01-2932 min
Searching Smarter2024 in Review: Financial Services Trends - EMEA EditionThe financial services market across Europe has seen a dynamic year in 2024. So, what does this mean for employers, job seekers, and the future of the industry?In this episode of the Searching Smarter podcast, we're joined by Matt Nicholson, Managing Director of Selby Jennings Europe, who brings with him over sixteen years of experience in the EMEA recruitment sector.We dive deep into the biggest trends and takeaways from 2024 and explore what’s on the horizon for 2025, covering everything from the implications of bonus cap removal to rising career and expansion opportunities in the Mi...2024-12-0425 min
Searching SmarterInside the Wall Street Talent Pipeline with Dan DeFrancescoThe Wall Street talent pipeline is facing big shifts, from the influence of private equity firms to the way roles are changing within the sector. In this episode of the Searching Smarter podcast, we sit down with Dan DeFrancesco, Deputy Editor and Anchor for Insider Today, to get a look into some of the biggest trends in financial services and the impact they are having on the talent market.With years of experience reporting on the issues impacting talent and organizations, Dan shares insights into the current state of Wall Street junior talent, the expanding r...2024-11-1341 min
Searching Smarter2024 Hiring: How Far Has the Pendulum Swung?2024 has shaken up the recruitment landscape, especially in financial sciences and services. With current talent acquisition trends such as slow hiring and tighter budgets, how can candidates and recruiters stay ahead in the job market?In this episode of the Searching Smarter podcast, we sit down with 15-year recruitment veteran, John Jurasin. John has worked in supply chain and vendor management across a variety of sectors, and we dissect the industry trends we experienced in the 2024 hiring market, so that you can be more prepared for 2025.Whether you’re an employer or a job seeker tr...2024-10-3015 min
Searching SmarterHow to Improve Candidate Experience and Keep Top Talent EngagedA positive candidate experience can make all the difference. But what exactly does that look like?In this episode of the Searching Smarter podcast, we’re joined by Carrington Carter, a former client with extensive experience in human resources and talent acquisition leadership. From experience entry-level to executive recruitment, leading ground-breaking DEI initiatives, to overseeing mergers and acquisitions, and more - Carrington has a ton of insight to share.We break down what it takes to create a standout candidate experience, why it’s crucial to keep top talent engaged, and how to avoid common pitf...2024-10-1636 min
Searching SmarterHow AI Is Revolutionizing The Talent IndustryAI. It’s a hot topic in every workplace, and the financial sciences and services industry is no exception. New AI technology and software is reshaping talent sourcing and recruiting and career search alike.That’s why in our first podcast episode, we’re diving deep into AI technologies and practices with two expert voices in the field - Mike Chapman, Managing Director of Technology at Phaidon International and Jonathan F. Kestenbaum, Managing Director at Alexander Mann Solutions (AMS).Together, we dig into how artificial intelligence is revolutionizing the workplace, particularly when it comes to talent...2024-10-0234 min
Searching SmarterFormer Google Recruitment Lead Reveals Secrets to Winning Top TalentThe second in our two-part intro series to Searching Smarter is with James Martin, who has built a career on recruiting the top talent in the world to joining both big tech and financial services firms. Prior to his current role at Delinea, James was a Global Recruitment Lead for Google and a consultant in the quantitative finance space for Selby Jennings. In today's episode, he sits down with host Oliver Cooke to discuss the fierce competition between big tech and finance in acquiring the best talent in the world, selling a career in finance vs one in tech...2024-07-2559 min
Searching SmarterHow Top Recruiting Exec Angus Dobbie Hired 2,000 Bankers Each YearThe first in our two-part intro series to Searching Smarter is with guest Angus Dobbie, a corporate recruiting executive with over 30 years of experience in the industry. We were lucky enough to grab Angus as he transitions into his next role, so you'll hear him at his most honest, providing insights into the recruiting world of a large financial institution—without the corporate spin.2024-07-1754 min
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Talent Talk with Andrea RossIt’s a Privilege to Lead {Ep. 34}Our guest has trained the Bahrain cabinet on negotiation skills, served in the British army rising to the rank of Captain, and worked for some of the most well-known recruitment brands in the world.
Join Andrea Ross, Talent Talk Asia podcast host and corporate trainer at The Career Establishment for an exclusive conversation with Andrew McNeilis, Managing Director, Asia Pacific for Phaidon International - the parent company of five specialist recruitment brands; Selby Jennings, DSJ Global, EPM Scientific, GLO Comms, and LVI Associates.
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