​Discover Your Path to Success in the APAC Financial Technology LandscapeAre you curious about the lucrative opportunities that the rapidly growing Financial Technology sector holds in Hong Kong? Look no further – the Selby Jennings' APAC Financial Technology Salary Guide report is your resource to navigate the dynamic landscape of Financial Technology careers and compensati...

Once the backdrop for age-old trade routes and ancient monetary systems, Asia’s bright and burgeoning wealth management sector has emerged as a masterpiece of innovation and resilience. Asia’s mass-affluent and affluent segments are growing at an exponential rate, with the wealth pool projected to hit $4.7 trillion by 2026, up from $2.7 trillion in 2021.At the heart of ...

The financial sector of Hong Kong is currently undergoing a surge in demand for professionals well-versed in Quantitative Analytics, Research & Trading. These roles have become essential driving forces within the financial realm due to the rising reliance on data-centric approaches. The field of Research & Trading is also rapidly evolving, as financial institutions strive to...

​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....

​Unlock Your Success in North AsiaExplore 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 curve with valuable insights into salary trends, bonus structures, and compensation benchmarks across various roles and sectors within the North Asia region. Our comprehensive 2023 Sal...

​With significant growth in the fintech sector in Asia, hiring strategies must keep up with the market. This global report examines the future of hiring in the USA, Europe, and APAC fintech industry. Whether you are an organization searching for the right talent to achieve your business objectives or a professional seeking your next opportunity in this rapidly evolving marke...

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.While Standard Chartered has announced a hiring spree in Hong Kong. Singapore wealth enterprise WRISE, who focuses on ultra-high net work individuals (UHNWIs) has also opened new wealth unit in Hong Kong, demonstrating s...

​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 Hong Kong 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 esta...

Following Mainland China’s border opening, Standard Chartered announced a hiring spree in Hong Kong to capitalize on the city's border. A wave of Financial Services hiring talent is now expected, as the industry increases market activities.With this growth opportunity also comes challenges however, such as being able to find the right talent for China, that can drive Fi...

​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 Investment...

​​​How cold is this Crypto winter? With the growing numbers of international hedge funds and crypto native asset management firms establishing operations in Asia, the demand for quantitative specialists is on a speedy rise. Buy-side and Sell-side firms are reacting to this growth in different ways, our talent specialist report aims to answer the following questions:What is ...

Landing a job offer is a great achievement and it can be tempting to grab it with both hands, particularly if you’ve been focused on the interview process for some time. Yes, crafting resumés and cover letters, researching companies and positions, preparing presentations, and attending interviews are all time and energy consuming parts of the process, especially for senior-e...

Interviewing 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 ...

When seeking a new job, it’s 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 you’re interviewing for and will assist with communicating those expectations back to the hiring manager, but no one is a better advocat...

​For professionals seeking a new job, it’s 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 aren’t clearly defined, and they actually have more of an influence on your productivity, success, and even earnings than might be immed...

​As a professional with an elite set of skills and expertise, it’s 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 have the opportunity to be both utilised to their full potential and encouraged to grow furthe...

​It is hard to go day without seeing an article, a poll, or an argument about working from home. What was once a necessity during the peaks of the Covid-19 pandemic has become a hotly debated topic that is still going strong. Strong opinions and policies have formed on both sides of the debate, and at Selby Jennings we believe it is to beneficial to both professionals consid...

​​Post-offer care is just as important, if not more important than the steps leading up to an offer. With lengthy notice periods and visas required for so many, this leaves room for error and time for finance professionals to get cold feet. In this market especially, companies are doing anything they can in order to retain their employees. At Selby Jennings, we have seen emp...

Bidding wars are becoming a regular occurrence in the Quants market. Historically, a Quants professional could have 1-2 competing offers on the table, but nowadays that number is closer to 2-4 offers. There are a variety of non-monetary factors for job candidates to consider when in a bidding war for them, and for businesses wanting to snap up the very best Quants profession...