​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...

​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....

​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...

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...

​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...

​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.

​There is overwhelming evidence that companies with diverse workforces perform better on every possible metric, with diversity positively impacting every level of a business, from the cleaning staff to the board of directors. Asian professionals say a workplace that respects diverse opinion is key to retaining talent. Bringing in as many perspectives, working styles and expe...

​​With a rapidly evolving business climate on the horizon, how can firms be agile, innovative, and sharpen their operational capabilities to remain at the competitive edge of Financial Services? It begins by reimagining the future through talent. By placing talent at the intersection of business decisions and growth strategies, Financial Services players can better prepar...

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,...

​The historical events of the past year made most firms pivot and re-evaluate their talent acquisition processes. Despite the resetting of traditional workplace rules, on the back of many businesses continuing to limit travel and in-person collaboration, what can be said for the virtual recruitment landscape then?  At Selby Jennings, a subsidiary brand of the Phaidon Interna...

Download our latest report to understand the changes in talent demand, what nuances affect financial services, and how firms can solve the number one business challenge: talent.

​​The legacy of the global pandemic and the future of work is yet to be determined. As firms carve out a path forward, there are signs that the flexible working paradigm may be the solution to the impeding talent challenge, namely the battle of acquisition and retention.A recent Forbes feature, in partnership with our parent company Phaidon International, raises prominent qu...

​Change may well be on the horizon and is accelerating exponentially. At the beginning of 2020, many financial services companies were firmly thrust into a remote working trajectory - HSBC staff in Hong Kong can now reportedly work 4 days a week from home- a watershed year for digital transformation within the workplace. For the past year, the high-speed mass adoption of fle...

2020 was a challenging year. It can be tempting for everyone to enter 2021 with blind optimism. However, we suggest learning as much as possible from reflections from 2020. Download our latest report to understand more.

​2020 was a challenging year, fraught with pandemic, trade wars, and geopolitical upheaval. Not since the financial crisis of 2008 did we experience such turmoil in the financial sector. However, in Hong Kong and, more broadly, North Asia, our clients see extraordinary opportunities on the horizon. As 2020 ends, it is a time for every industry, including financial serv...

Sourcing the right talent at the right time can prove arduous for any company. But the process becomes even more challenging when you work within a niche industry or sector. In these situations, a specialist recruiter can help find the perfect candidate for a hard-to-fill role.There are several benefits a specialist recruiter can offer when looking to find niche talent:Deep ...

It feels normal to work from home now. After a long period of being part of the biggest remote workforce in history, it can feel a bit uncertain and daunting to reopen the office.No doubt, the biggest challenge employers face a few months ago was moving the workforce out of the office. Luckily, the financial services sector has been an easier group to transition. Most of the...

​Recently, we had the pleasure of presenting to a group of MBA students from The Chinese University of Hong Kong and the University of Hong Kong. Our Group Marketing Director, Luis Rolim, advised on how professionals can navigate a difficult job market, as well as improve their personal branding. Interestingly, in both sessions, the same question was asked by a member of the...

While the global pandemic will inevitably result in long term transformations to the form and function of the workplace, the short term will mostly be characterized by iterative solutions intended to buy time and weather immediate concerns.It is uncertain when or if a vaccine for COVID-19 will be discovered, and radical reorganization of the workplace could prove an unnecess...