Podcast Episodes

Increased Hiring Activity Signals Market Rebound in Europe

Season 1 Episode 19

The 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 J…

Published on 5 months, 1 week ago

How Market Volatility is Impacting Investment Management Hiring

Season 1 Episode 18

What 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 wit…

Published on 5 months, 3 weeks ago

3 Key Trends Reshaping Finance & Accounting Compensation

Season 1 Episode 17

No 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 …

Published on 5 months, 4 weeks ago

How Financial Tech Firms Can Attract Top Talent In 2025

Season 1 Episode 16

The 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, Di…

Published on 6 months ago

The Shifts Shaping Hiring in Insurance & Actuarial

Season 1 Episode 15

The 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 o…

Published on 6 months ago

The 3 Biggest Factors Driving Risk Market Moves

Season 1 Episode 14

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 …

Published on 6 months, 1 week ago

Why NOW Is The Time To Apply For Quants Roles

Season 1 Episode 13

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 a…

Published on 6 months, 1 week ago

The Biggest Investment Banking Insights From The 2025 Talent Report

Season 1 Episode 12

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, j…

Published on 6 months, 2 weeks ago

Bonuses & Return To Work: Key Insights From The 2025 Talent Report

Season 1 Episode 11

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…

Published on 6 months, 2 weeks ago

Inside The Process Of A Successful Portfolio Manager with Doug Garber

Season 1 Episode 10

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?

D…

Published on 7 months, 1 week ago