{"id":17501,"date":"2023-10-25T00:42:25","date_gmt":"2023-10-25T00:42:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.kaizenrecruitment.com.au\/?p=17501"},"modified":"2024-01-27T05:02:15","modified_gmt":"2024-01-27T05:02:15","slug":"kaizen-recruitment-fund-executive-roundtable-2023-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kaizenrecruitment.com.au\/kaizen-recruitment-fund-executive-roundtable-2023-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Kaizen Recruitment Fund Executive Roundtable 2023"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Kaizen Recruitment hosted our Fund Executive Roundtable in Sydney, discussing several key issues facing superannuation and investment management business leaders.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Kaizen Recruitment has identified a gap in the sharing of information across executive leaders within the financial services industries and had facilitated this event to support leaders in addressing some of these challenges.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

We would like to thank executives from leading firms including IFM Investors, REST Super, Aware Super, PIMCO, Perennial Partners, Maple-Brown Abbott, ABDRN, ROC Partners, Realside Financial Group, MA Financial and Ardea Investment Management.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The event was moderated by Lewis Bearman, <\/span>and<\/span> we would like to thank our hosts IFM Investors for the use of their boardroom for this interactive and informative luncheon.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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A number of key themes were discussed during the roundtable including:<\/h3>\n
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Regulation<\/strong><\/h4>\n<\/div>\n
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  • The ongoing regulatory burden and pace of change organisation are facing, was raised as key challenges from all executives.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
  • The regulatory landscape is significantly impacting business operations and key decisions for executives in preparation of what may be coming in the regulatory pipeline, including CPS and SPS 230 and 530.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
  • This is contributing to increased levels of recruitment across risk, compliance and governance.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n

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    The adoption and use of AI<\/strong><\/h4>\n
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    • It was intriguing to learn that most firms are experimenting with the use of AI. Some are much more progressed than others in implementing this new technology.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
    • Some firms have implemented enterprise-wide AI software and are running project teams to improve efficiency of some processes, in particular investor reporting processes.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
    • There were some positive comments about its effectiveness to improve current business processes. <\/span>However, interestingly<\/span> leaders were also seeing the limitations of what AI can do, in its current form.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
    • It was curious to hear that all believed AI would play a much greater future role in investment management impacting several components for the overall investment management process.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n

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      Cyber Security<\/strong><\/h4>\n
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      • Leaders shared their approach to planning and preparing for a cyber-attack. The consensus was its not matter of \u201cif\u201d an attack will happen, but \u201cwhen\u201d it will happen.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
      • Many shared their plans in developing a whole of company approach, which included partnering with service providers and developing a strong enterprise risk culture.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
      • All highlighted weaknesses in their supply chain with some identifying concerns with the lack of readiness with their service providers (3<\/span>rd<\/span><\/span> and even 4<\/span>th<\/span><\/span> party providers)<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n

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        Work Flexibility<\/strong><\/h4>\n
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        • Work flexibility remains a challenging topic for all leaders with many still struggling to get the balance right.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
        • There was no consistency with this approach with a couple firms mandating 5 days working from the office, while the majority have adopted a 3\/2 or 2\/3 flexible work approach.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
        • The need to incentivise staff to return to office remains a constant challenge. Firms have included weekly lunches, learning and development sessions and social activities aiming to entice staff in to collaborate and build stronger interpersonal relationships.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
        • Many cited examples of not being able to attract staff if they did not offer work flexibility and increasingly it has become a key component of a firm\u2019s EVP.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
        • All agreed of the importance to build stronger working relationships which is naturally optimised when working together in person.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n

          We extend our appreciation to all those who joined us at our recent roundtable discussion. Kaizen Recruitment is genuinely grateful to be able to act as a conduit in the market as a trusted external partner to help foster ideas and connections amongst some of Australia\u2019s leading investment and superannuation organisations.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

          As a multi-award-winning financial services recruitment firm, we are committed to delivering professional excellence. For those in search of the ideal career opportunity or organisations seeking exceptional talent, Kaizen Recruitment is your trusted partner. We pride ourselves in our ability to add genuine value by embedding ourselves deeply into our respective specialisations and consulting our clients and candidates on key industry trends and changes.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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          Whether your organisation faces human capital challenges, or you seek industry insights, our specialist team are ready to assist.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

          Please contact us via phone (03) 9095 7157 or email at info@kaizenrecruitment.com.au<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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