As an award-winning financial sciences & services talent partner under the Phaidon International brand, clients often ask us how to improve Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I) in their workplace so they can attract, hire, and retain top talent with diverse experiences and viewpoints.  To provide data-backed insights, we have surveyed both employees and employers from our da...

Singapore has emerged as a prominent player in the global fintech landscape, solidifying its position as Asia's fintech hub. The city-state's success in this sector can be attributed to various factors, ranging from regulatory support to robust infrastructure. In this article, we explore why Singapore is an ideal destination for fintech, its current ranking in the fintech sp...

Compensation guidance to support your hiring strategy or next career moveAre you curious about your earning potential in the thriving world of Financial Technology? Are you a hiring manager seeking to attract top talent in Singapore's competitive market? Look no further than the Selby Jennings’ APAC Financial Technology Salary Guide, your definitive resource for understandi...

Asia's wealth management sector, once associated with historical trade routes and ancient monetary systems, has now evolved into a hub of innovation and resilience. The affluent and mass-affluent segments in Asia are experiencing rapid growth, with the total wealth estimated to reach $4.7 trillion by 2026, a significant rise from $2.7 trillion in 2021.Central to the tra...

Singapore’s financial sector is experiencing surging demand for Quantitative Analytics, Research & Trading professionals. These experts have gained prominence in recent years as the finance and banking industry increasingly turns to data-driven strategies to make well-informed decisions amidst an ever-moving market landscape. Due to this growing popularity, being able to ful...

​As flexible working options continue in popularity in Northern American markets, it's interesting to note that European and Asian counterparts are taking a different approach, with surveys indicating a return to the office. In Asia, post-pandemic office occupancy rates hover between 80% and 100%[i], suggesting a strong willingness among employees to resume in-person work. E...

​Stay Ahead in Southeast AsiaDiscover the 2023 Salary Guide for Hiring and Job HuntingDetermine what you should be paying your employees, or how much you could be earning.Stay ahead of the competition with valuable insights into salary trends, bonus structures, and compensation benchmarks across various roles and sectors within the Southeast Asia region. Our comprehensive 20...

According to Robocash Group's research, the number of fintechs in Southeast Asia has risen by 3588% since 2000. As the fintech sector continues to experience significant growth in Southeast Asia, it's essential to have effective hiring strategies in place.Our latest global fintech report examines the future of hiring in the fintech industry across the USA, Europe, and APAC. ...

After experiencing restrictions for so long, APAC is now ready to capitalize on macro headwinds in the West at the same time as mainland China fully reopens.Besides Julius Baer's CEO stated that there will be a full pipeline of hiring in Singapore, the Singapore government has also announced additional commitments to investment schemes which aim at drive growth and attract p...

​​As a hiring manager, knowing the market rate for the positions you are looking to fill is critical to sourcing, retaining, and rewarding top talent. By downloading our Selby Jennings Singapore Salary Guide, you can quickly and easily access up-to-date salary and bonus information in private equity, private credit, investor relations, public markets/hedge funds and real est...

​Following Mainland China’s border opening, Julius Baer Group announced plans to ramp up hiring in Asia:"We are clearly hiring in Asia, where we have a full pipeline in Hong Kong and a full pipeline in Singapore," said chief executive oficcer Philipp Rickenbacher.With this growth opportunity also comes challenges however, such as being able to find the right talent for the C...

Quantitative Analytics, Research & Trading is currently one of the highest paying fields within Financial Services and has become a much sought-after career option in the industry. With Asia emerging as the world’s fastest growing economic region, it is attracting many new entrants. For professionals building a career in Asia's Financial Sciences & Services industry, it is ...

​As the Investment Management market experiences serious change - undergoing profound transformation and grappling with a mixed economic picture worldwide - it’s never been more important to take stock of the hiring landscape, both as a business in the market for the very best talent, and for professionals considering their career options. The latest Selby Jennings Investmen...

​In just a blink of an eye, half the year has passed. And it is a good time to take stock of how certain sectors have performed and to provide an outlook for the rest of 2022.

​Selby Jennings present our latest report -Year In Review & 2022 Outlook with Salary Guide. A report that covers a review of 2021 and the coming hiring/talent trend for 2022, combined with a comprehensive 2022 Salary Guide. 

The global pandemic has forced asset management firms to introduce flexible working policies. Fidelity implements permanent flexible working for its employees worldwide; Schroders also announced permanently embracing flexible working.“The job market this year from the asset management perspective is “skyrocketing” compared to last year,” Andrew Zee, Selby Jennings vice pres...

​With an extremely active hiring market and an increase in demand for specialist talent, our Quants Recruitment team has produced a Global Market Report 2021 to share key insights and trends from across the industry.This market report discusses insights on:Execution strat’s and High-Frequency TradingThe continued growth of Systematic Fixed Income TradingHow Quant firms are d...

​We are in the precipice of the greatest workplace transformation. Financial Services leaders and talent acquisition professionals are currently facing a market that is deeply driven and navigated by candidates.In a post-pandemic landscape that is ripe with economic opportunity and dynamic operational recovery, understanding the unique sentiments embedded in the minds, hopes...