Are you seeking the most effective strategies to secure a promising role in Hong Kong's dynamic financial services landscape? Do you find yourself encountering obstacles in accessing rewarding career prospects despite your qualifications and experience? If you're facing challenges in advancing your career, you're not alone. Many professionals encounter similar barriers when...
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8 Essential Steps to Elevate Your Financial Services Career
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The Future of Financial Services in China - 2024
21 days agoIn 2023, mainland China's return to the global stage post-pandemic ushered in a period of rapid transformation, which is where we are now. Despite facing deflationary pressures and a looming property crisis, the country's economy is growing, exerting significant influence over financial landscapes across the Asia-Pacific region, Europe, and the US. As the demand for skilled ...
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Mastering Senior Interviews in Private Banking
26 days agoAs seasoned professionals in the private banking and wealth planning sector, the quest for career progression becomes both exciting and challenging. As you aim to ascend the ranks, it's essential to consider the questions hiring managers are likely to ask. Understanding and effectively addressing them can significantly enhance your chances of success in securing that coveted...
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Strategic Job Switching Decision-Making for: Banking and Finance Professionals
5 months agoTransitioning to a new job is a significant decision for professionals in the banking and financial services sector. In this dynamic and highly competitive field, it's crucial to conduct a thorough assessment before making any move and carefully consider the factors that could impact your long-term career. In this article, Selby Jennings explores the essential points that b...
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5 Strategies for Success - Hiring Processes In Financial Services
5 months agoHiring in the field of financial services can often entail a lengthy and intricate interview process, comprising of initial telephone screenings, psychometric testing, face-to-face interviews with hiring managers, and on-site visits. To ensure the attraction and retention of top talent, it is imperative to streamline and engage in the interview process effectively. Here are...
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Interviewing Financial Services Tech Candidates: Essential Questions for Hiring Managers
5 months agoIn today's rapidly evolving technology landscape, securing business-critical talent is crucial for any organisation's success. Hiring managers looking to hire tech professionals in financial services face the challenge of not only assessing technical skills but also identifying candidates who possess the adaptability, passion, and collaborative spirit necessary for impacting...
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APAC Quantitative Analytics, Research & Trading Salary Guide
6 months agoBenchmark Quantitative Finance Salaries in Hong Kong Welcome to Selby Jennings' APAC Quantitative Analytics, Research & Trading Salary Guide, your resource for excelling in Hong Kong's dynamic finance quant sector. As Asia's finance industry continues to flourish, market leaders and investment funds are flocking to both Mainland China and Hong Kong. This surge in activity ...
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APAC Financial Technology Salary Guide
7 months agoDiscover 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...
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Shaping the Future of Wealth Management in Asia: Millennial Pioneers and Sustainable Strategies
7 months agoOnce 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 ...
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The Real Alpha: Unleashing Talent in Quantitative Finance Hiring
8 months agoThe 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...
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Navigating the Transition: Financial Services Coming Back to the Office Full-Time
9 months agoAs 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....
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North Asia Salary Guide 2023
10 months agoUnlock 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...
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Tomorrow's Fintech
11 months agoWith 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...
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The Future of Financial Services in APAC
12 months agoAfter 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...
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The Future of Financial Services in China
about 1 year agoFollowing 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...
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Investment Management Hong Kong Salary Guide
about 1 year agoAs 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...
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6 FAQs on Quant Finance Careers
about 1 year agoQuantitative 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...
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Investment Management Hiring Insights
about 1 year agoAs 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...
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Negotiating the salary you deserve
over 1 year agoWhen 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...
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How to Decide if a Job Offer is Worth Taking
over 1 year agoLanding 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...
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