โNavigating the path toward progressing your career and securing a new position is both exhilarating and demanding. In a fiercely competitive job market, candidates often outnumber available opportunities, underscoring the importance of mastering self-promotion strategies and partnering with a talent partner to access desired career paths. This blog offers insights and resou...
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Returning to the Sell-Side from the Buy-Side: A Journey from Hedge Funds
10 days agoโIn the diverse landscape of the financial industry, professionals encounter numerous pathways for growth and development. Among these, the distinction between the buy-side and sell-side stands out prominently. Professionals frequently navigate between these sectors, driven by a quest for fresh challenges, opportunities, and enriching experiences. At Selby Jennings, George C...
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The Future of Financial Services in China 2024
17 days agoโIn 2023, China's return to the global stage post-pandemic ushered in a period of rapid transformation, which is where we are now. Despite facing deflationary pressures and a looming property crisis, the country's economy is growing, exerting significant influence over financial landscapes across the Asia-Pacific region, Europe, and the US. As the demand for skilled financia...
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Relocating to the UAE - A Guide
3 months agoโNestled on the southeastern coast of the Arabian Peninsula, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has undergone an extraordinary transformation over the past few decades. From its origins as a fishing and pearling nation, it has developed into a hub of innovation and ambition. Central to this change is Dubai, a city where tradition meets futurism, offering a vista of skyscrapers, ...
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Trading Hub Dubai: A Magnet for Londonโs Commodity Traders
4 months agoDubai, renowned for its cutting-edge skyline and vibrant markets, is swiftly evolving into a global trade powerhouse. Its geographical advantage, pro-business policies, and top-notch infrastructure have attracted traders worldwide, including those from London.Why Dubai? Sitting at the crossroads of East and West, Dubai serves as a pivotal hub for trillions of dollars of busi...
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Risk Management Salary Guide For Europe
4 months agoAre you a Risk Management professional considering your next career opportunity? Or are you a financial sciences & services leader that requires strategic talent to join your organisation? The Risk Management Salary Guide by Selby Jennings can assist, equipping you with the essential knowledge and insights necessary to make well-informed decisions, whether that's helping y...
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Considerations for Financial Services Professionals When Changing Jobs
5 months agoโTransitioning to a new job is a substantial decision for banking and financial services professionals. In such a dynamic and highly competitive field, itโs important to thoroughly assess any move and consider the factors that could affect your longer-term career. In this article, Selby Jennings explores the crucial points that banking and financial services professionals sh...
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Quantitative Analytics Salary Guide Europe 2023
7 months agoโIn Europeโs financial services sector, thereโs a consistent demand for professionals in Quantitative Analytics, Research & Trading. Requirements for professionals across front and back office, covering the entire lifecycle from coding and validation to derivative pricing and automating functions, is astronomically high.Having guidance on salary and industry trends is crucia...
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Financial Technology Salary Guide Europe 2023
8 months agoโWith projections of becoming a $1.5 trillion industry by 2030, the financial technology sector has witnessed rapid growth in recent years. Banking-focused financial technology companies are expected to make up almost 25% of all banking valuations worldwide by the end of the decade.With this anticipated growth comes the hot topic of salaries, not only for those hiring and pr...
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The Real Alpha: Unleashing Talent in Quantitative Finance Hiring
8 months agoโDemand for Quantitative Analytics, Research & Trading professionals is always increasing in the financial services industry. It can be a challenge for hiring managers without the right talent partner to attract and retain the best Quants, meaning having guidance on salary and industry trends is crucial in getting the right workforce in place for the years ahead.Similarly, p...
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Investment Banking Salary Guide UK
9 months agoIn the highly competitive field of Investment Banking, having up to date knowledge of base salaries and bonus packages is vital for businesses looking to attract and retain top talent. For industry professionals, having access to current salary trends allows them to benchmark their current compensation package or employment offers against their peers.This exclusive guide...
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Tomorrow's Fintech
11 months agoโโAs the fintech sector continues to experience significant growth, itโs vital that hiring keeps pace with the market.This report investigates the future of hiring in the fintech industry, so whether you are an organization searching for the right people to achieve your business goals, or a professional pursuing your next opportunity in this rapidly evolving market, we...
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Interview & Hiring Guidance
11 months ago5 essential tips for employers, hiring managers, and HR on the hiring process in Financial Sciences & ServicesThe interview process, from initial phone call screenings and psychometric testing, to face to face interviews with the hiring manager and onsite tours, can often be a long and laborious process.So it is imperative to keep an interview process streamlined and engaged...
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2023 Bonus Season Breakdown
12 months agoDiscover the latest analysis of bonuses and rewards in the Financial Sciences & Services industry, and how it impacts the talent market.Understanding bonus structure has become not only a critical aspect to businesses in attracting and retaining top talent, but also for professionals in knowing their true value.Analysing the rewards arrangement across the Finance and Bankin...
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How to Get the Most Out of a Long and Challenging Interview Process
12 months agoโInterviewing at a banking or financial services firm, particularly for senior-executive level positions, will often entail a rigorous process that includes a lot of prep, energy, and tough technical questions to assess if you have the necessary skills and knowledge to tackle the role. In certain instances, you may even be invited to attend an all-day interview, which entail...
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Negotiating the Salary you Deserve
12 months agoโWhen seeking a new job, itโs imperative to know the market, understand where you fit within it, and form a realistic salary expectation to stick to. A good talent partner will help you to know your worth within the industry and organization youโre interviewing for and will assist with communicating those expectations back to the hiring manager, but no one is a better advoca...
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How a Talent Specialist Can Widen your Opportunities
almost 1 year agoAs a professional with an elite set of skills and expertise, itโs important to work with a specialist talent partner who understands both you and your sector. There can be stiff competition at the top of the ladder, and landing a new top tier position where your level of expertise has the opportunity to be both utilized to its full potential and you are encouraged to grow fu...
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Why it Pays to Know your Co-workers Salaries
almost 1 year agoโProfessionals within the banking and financial services sector have the potential to make very high earnings. The average salary of a Financial Manager is around ยฃ62,000, according to Glassdoor, with further lucrative opportunities available in investment banking.If you work in the finance sector, chances are you havenโt reached the height of your earning potential yet, and...
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Finding a Company Culture that Fits
about 1 year agoFor professionals seeking a new job, itโs often factors like salary, the day-to-day of the role itself, and the company brand that are central to the decision process. But each company has its own culture, customs, and values, even if they arenโt clearly defined, and they actually have more of an influence on your productivity, success, and even earnings than might be immedi...
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The Future of Financial Services in Europe
about 1 year agoโAfter a disruptive period across Financial Services, the industry is rebalancing itself - firms within the sector have adapted with considerable agility to a changing political and socioeconomic landscape and are now trying to find a new equilibrium after a demanding period. The firms that manage to future-proof their operations and retain their talent will be well placed t...
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