Case Study: General Manager of Investments, Superannuation – Prime Super
CLIENT Prime Super is a multi-industry super fund open to everyone, with a strong focus on the recruitment, health and aged care, and education sectors. It manages over $7.5 billion in assets for more than 146,000 members. CHALLENGE Due to the appointment of a new CEO and a subsequent strategic review of its business operating…
Future-Proofing Your Career in Investment Operations
The most successful professionals are not just reacting to change—they are preparing for it. In investment operations, future-proofing your career requires continuous upskilling, a keen eye on industry trends, and the ability to develop skills that match the demands of an evolving market. Leaders across the sector emphasise that adaptability, networking, curiosity, and continuous learning…
Marketing, Communications, and Digital Salary Guide 2025
Kaizen Recruitment uses in-depth market knowledge to help guide and consult our candidates and clients within the financial services industries. Market Overview Marketing, Communications, and Digital professionals play a pivotal role in driving success within the financial services industry. The core challenge that needs to be addressed by these professionals is how to create long-term…
Investment Analyst Salary Guide 2024
Kaizen Recruitment uses in-depth market knowledge to help guide and consult our candidates and clients within the financial services industries. To ensure this data reflects recent changes and trends, our Senior Recruitment Consultant, Jeremy Easy, gathers insights from our network of investment analyst professionals. Introduction Demand for Investment Analysts in Australia remains robust, particularly among…
Marketing Executive Round Table 2024
It was our pleasure to host the Marketing Executive Round Table in Melbourne last 23 October 2024. Alongside several industry leaders across Marketing, Communications and Digital from superannuation, funds management, health insurance and fintech – the agenda focused on trust in financial services. Thank you to the team at L1 Capital for the generous use…
Financial Services Quarterly Market Update – November 2024
From the rise of specialised roles in marketing and investment operations to the increasing emphasis on risk management and ESG compliance, the financial services landscape has continued to transform in 2024. This year, several corporate restructures and the continued rise of private markets have further influenced each sector in distinct ways, reshaping strategies and operations…
Risk and Compliance Salary Guide
Kaizen Recruitment uses in-depth market knowledge to help guide and consult our candidates and clients within the financial services industries. To ensure this data reflects recent changes and trends our Director- Legal, Risk and Compliance Amanda Chisholm conducts a national yearly poll across our network of risk and compliance professionals. Overview The financial services industry…
Kaizen Recruitment Welcomes Julia Thorpe as Manager – Marketing, Communications and Distribution
We are excited to welcome Julia Thorpe to the Kaizen Recruitment team as Manager – Marketing, Communications and Distribution. Julia joins us with over seven years of recruitment experience in financial services. Julia’s extensive experience in Marketing, Communications, and Distribution will be instrumental in driving our growth and solidifying our position as Australia’s leading financial…
Unpacking Outsourcing and Offshoring: Exploring Their Impact on Australia’s Talent Landscape
Darragh Cleary, who leads Kaizen Recruitment’s Investment Operations and Accounting division in Sydney, recently met with Greig Nicholson to discuss the landscape and evolution of outsourcing across funds management in Australia and its impact on Australia’s talent landscape. Greig is a Partner with Mavin Advisory Group, a specialist investment and wealth management consulting firm he…