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CREDIT & RISK MANAGEMENT MARKET COMMENTARY, Q4 2022
As is often the case in Q4, we saw quite a polarized hiring ecosystem across Credit, Risk and Quant spaces. The buy side was where the overwhelming majority of the hiring activity took place, as large IBs on the sell side became more focused on the 2023 hiring plans. Any sell side hiring in Q4…
Read MoreHR & SECRETARIAL MARKET COMMENTARY, Q3 2022
OVERVIEW One might easily assume that as Q1 and Q2 saw a more buoyant market with permanent offerings available in various regions, it follows that we are on track for a more turbulent 2022 Q4 as a result of ongoing changes in the Financial market, or that roles are to become less numerous, more competitive.…
Read MorePROJECTS & CHANGE MARKET COMMENTARY, Q3 2022
The demand for ESG experts has continued to grow from strength to strength and these candidates are desirable now more than ever. Despite the ambiguity and tensions globally caused by various reasons (from the COVID-19 pandemic to the energy crisis and the war in Ukraine), one thing has not changed thus far across Financial Services…
Read MoreLEGAL MARKET COMMENTARY, Q3 2022
The in-house legal recruitment market slowed somewhat in Q2 and we saw a reduction in new roles. Once we got into Q3 we saw a pick up in roles and the summer months were back at Q1 levels. We have continued to see the overall increases in Salary levels on the Private Practice side being…
Read MoreCOMPLIANCE MARKET COMMENTARY, Q3 2022
INTRODUCTION Compliance has notoriously become a ‘problem child’ of the recruitment space in recent quarters. A chronic candidate shortage and record demand have pushed this area more than before. Organisations have been pushed to take on staff with inflated salaries as strong candidates have been whisked off the market in a matter of days. On…
Read MoreFINANCIAL MARKETS & ALTERNATIVES MARKET COMMENTARY, Q3 2022
The recruitment market throughout the summer remained relatively buoyant, against a backdrop of economic uncertainty. Clients were still actively recruiting across the front office space with a continued emphasis across FICC and Electronic Trading. Fund performance has remained relatively strong, however, we are seeing an uptick in the number of redemptions from some Funds /…
Read MoreREGIONAL MARKET COMMENTARY, Q3 2022
REGIONAL INFORMATION At the end of Q3, we are continuing to see a steady trend of hiring throughout the North West, Midlands and Scotland. Due to the increase of roles regionally, we are observing the demand for hybrid working and flexibility. In addition to this, we are seeing a requirement for higher salaries due to…
Read MoreOPERATIONS & COMPLIANCE (CONTRACT) MARKET COMMENTARY, Q3 2022
Market Overview Q3 followed a similar trend to Q2 in that processes were often slowed down as a consequence of key decision makers being on holiday. Whilst the market isn’t as candidate-driven as previously, delayed processes are causing hiring managers to miss out on their preferred candidates. There is still the continued emphasis on moving…
Read MoreSALES & MARKETING MARKET COMMENTARY, Q3 2022
Market Overview Throughout Q3 there has been a steady volume of roles across Sales & Marketing, and while the desk isn’t by any means quiet, there has been a significant drop in the pace of the market over the summer period. Although we experienced a slight pick-up over the latter weeks of September, the overall…
Read MoreWomen in Finance Charter – Gender Diversity Plan 2022
Gender Diversity Plan Bruin recognises that diversity is imperative to all workplaces and is proud to pledge our support for gender balance across financial services. Our Gender Diversity Plan is a public commitment to maintain strong gender balance across the talent pipeline, proactively manage gender pay equity, effectively implement gender equality policies and practices, and…
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