Bruin shortlisted at the 2023 TIARA Recruitment Awards

🌟 Exciting News! 🌟 We are thrilled to announce that Bruin has been selected as a finalist for not one, but two prestigious awards at the 2023 TIARA Recruitment Awards! 🥇 Category 1: Qdos Growth Recruitment Company of the Year 🥇 Category 2: The Grant Thornton Specialist Recruitment Company of the Year (Up to 50M)…

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Happy Pride Month from James Williams 🌈

As Pride Month unfolds, I want to take a moment to express my deep appreciation for Bruin and the significance of this month for me as a gay, Black man. Working here has not only provided me with a rewarding professional experience but has also fostered an environment where my identity is celebrated, valued, and…

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FINANCE, TAX & AUDIT (PERM) MARKET COMMENTARY, Q4 2022

Market Overview It has been another incredibly busy year of hiring across our asset management client base and this did not change in Q4. Naturally, several asset managers with large cost bases were more cautious with the economic climate but in general, the market remained very busy. There was a noticeable decrease in job flow…

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FINANCIAL MARKETS & ALTERNATIVES MARKET COMMENTARY, Q4 2022

INTRODUCTION The main trend throughout 2022 has been a candidate driven market . Good candidates have been in high demand across many areas within Global Markets. We have seen many candidates with multiple opportunities. Banks who are nimble and can make decisions in a timely fashion will be the winners, when it comes to the…

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FINANCE, TAX & AUDIT (CONTRACT) MARKET COMMENTARY, Q4 2022

MARKET OVERVIEW The final quarter of 2022 was a period where talk was often centred around economic and political uncertainty, stemming from the ‘mini-budget’ back in September. The early stages of Q4 for the Contract market were dominated by the back-and-forth IR35 legislation announcements, with the result of Rishi Sunak’s budget being that the April…

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INVESTMENT & FRONT OFFICE MARKET COMMENTARY, Q4 2022

INTRODUCTION With the spectre of economic insecurity mounting, the fourth quarter of 2022 was expected to be a challenging and ever-changing period within the city. With numerous macroeconomic variables; the war in Ukraine serving as a catalyst in exacerbating energy costs followed by the mini-budget causing the market to become extremely volatile and inflation rates…

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OPERATIONS & MIDDLE OFFICE MARKET COMMENTARY, Q4 2022

INTRODUCTION Q4 was a mixed quarter, with concerns about the potential recession in 2023 becoming evident from the recruitment done by a range of firms. October was a slow month, as firms were determining their key hires that needed to be completed before the end of the calendar year, leading to a very busy November…

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EUROPEAN (LUXEMBOURG) MARKET COMMENTARY, Q4 2022

ROLE PROFILES The UK’s exit from the EU saw many investment management houses with a strong London presence choosing to expand their offerings in Europe. Post-Brexit, this trend continues, with even more firms opening offices on the continent. Whilst big financial hubs in Europe have typically included Luxembourg, Dublin and Frankfurt, new hotspots are arising…

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SALES & MARKETING MARKET COMMENTARY, Q4 2022

MARKET OVERVIEW The final quarter of 2022 concluded the year in a somewhat tame fashion. In a period dominated by economic and political uncertainty stemming from Liz Truss and Kwasi Kwarteng’s “mini-budget” back in September, it seemed as though companies wanted to err on the side of caution. We did see several organisations decide to…

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REGIONAL MARKET COMMENTARY, Q4 2022

REGIONAL INFORMATION At the end of Q4, we are continuing to see a candidate-driven market across all regions including the North West and Scotland. We continue to see the demand for the hybrid working model along with full remote work. The cost of living crisis in the UK has meant that candidates are seeking higher…

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