Searching Smarter

One 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 surve...

Bonuses 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 th...

Are 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 insi...

What’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 cand...

The 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...

The 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 med...

What 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 i...

As 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 t...

Fostering 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...

The 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 bigges...

The 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....

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...

A 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, an HR and TA executive with extensive experience in human resources and talent acquisition leadership. From experience entry-level to executive recruitment, leading ground-breaking DEI initiatives, to overseeing merg...

AI. 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 Inte...

The 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 hos...

The 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.