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Investment Analyst Salary Guide And Market Update 2022

The October to December quarter of 2021 continued to be very buoyant for recruiting investment professionals, as was all of 2021. In almost 20 years of recruiting Investment professionals, it has never been as active with such a rich amount of opportunity. There is fierce competition for talent! While candidates still must ace the interview…

Leaders in Superannuation, Stuart Hill – Head of Investment Operations, Active Super

Brief overview of your career to date. How did you get your first position in the industry? When I completed my degree (politics with economics) I had a few months off as I adapted to the ‘real world!’ My first role was on a Graduate Program at Charles Stanley Stockbrokers in the City of London….

Wellness In The Workplace (Especially When Your “Workplace” Is Your Living Room)

Many employers are struggling with the notion of workplace wellness for a number of reasons. As we continue to ride this lockdown rollercoaster in Australia, individuals and employers strive to maintain a sense of normalcy and carve out a “work-life balance” when there is very little “normal life” to be lived. After finishing a conversation…

Business Development Managers Salary Guide Financial Services 2021

Despite the ongoing pandemic, the superannuation and investment management industry remain steady with a few funds even experiencing record funds under management. Areas of focus among funds, tend to be across internal distribution to continue this growth in an upward trajectory. The market in turn has become very competitive for BDMs with specific skillsets, networks…

Financial Services Job Market Update – April To June 2021

The positive momentum from the first quarter of 2021 has accelerated with Kaizen having had its best quarter on record. Kaizen Recruitment was also announced as the winner of the RCSA Boutique Recruitment Agency of the year. Lockdowns and the busyness it can create with people having to juggle work and family commitments has slowed…

Why Investment Consulting Is Still A Great Career Option For Investment Professionals

There is nothing new about the perception that investment consultants may struggle to retain their place as superannuation funds continue to develop internal investment capabilities and the rate of consolidation accelerates.   However, opportunities for investment professionals within investment consulting continue to be buoyant and offer a rewarding and challenging career path. Most investment consulting…

Kaizen Recruitment Announced RCSA Boutique Recruitment Agency Of The Year 2021

On behalf of the team at Kaizen Recruitment, we want to thank the RCSA for hosting their annual awards. This RCSA award is the team’s second national industry award for the best specialist recruitment agency. The award measures our team’s commitment to: Continual Professional Development The RCSA Community and Recruitment Industry Wellbeing & Inclusion Strategic…

Fund Manager Of The Year Awards Winners – 2021

Kaizen Recruitment would like to acknowledge and congratulate all the winners of the Money Management Fund Manager of the Year Awards 2021. Kaizen is proud to have supported a number of this year’s winners with professional recruitment services across: Business development and client services Marketing Investment operations Finance and investment accounting Investment and research analysts across…

Market Update – Risk And Compliance

Kaizen Recruitment’s Amanda Chisholm provides insight and data on the recent trends observed within her specialisation (Risk and Compliance).                         The current Risk and Compliance market is especially buoyant, with renewed demand for talent as employer confidence continues to grow. 13.5% of roles advertised…