Episode Details

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 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 Middle East.

Whether you're a hiring manager within financial services, or a candidate navigating the financial services job market, this conversation is packed with insights to help you shape your strategy for the year ahead.

Covered in this episode:

• 0:00 - Intro
• 2:05 - A review of the European financial services market trends in 2024.
• 4:05 - Can we expect a slowdown in market volatility anytime soon?
• 4:34 - How the talent bar has changed on the buy-side.
• 6:37 - What financial services firms are really looking for on resumes.
• 8:35 - Where the most hiring activity happened in 2024 and what finance roles were in demand.
• 12:14 - A look at the sales and trading sector across London and Europe.
• 14:50 - How the lifting of the banking bonus cap is impacting financial services industry.
• 17:13 - Will the removal of the bonus cap lead to increased retention or drive more attrition?
• 21:04 - Why we’re seeing more financial services firms expand into the Middle East and what it means for candidates.
• 24:04 - What’s the outlook for  European financial services in 2025?

Thank you so much for listening to Searching Smarter in 2024. We'll be back with our first episode of 2025 on January 29th.

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