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AI in Financial Services: C-Suite Roundtable Insights | Kaizen
How will AI reshape the way financial services firms compete for market share, attract talent and deliver value to shareholders/members? Kaizen Recruitment brought together several industry executive leaders in across Risk, Operations, Finance and Investments from Australia’s leading superannuation funds, asset managers, fintech, insurance and wealth firms across Melbourne and Sydney to host a series…
Read MoreKaizen Welcomes Sean Keogh to Legal Risk and Compliance Team
Expertise in Legal, Risk, Compliance, and Governance Recruitment We are excited to welcome Sean Keogh to the Kaizen Recruitment team as Senior Recruitment Consultant – Legal, Risk, Compliance and Governance. Sean has over 4 years of recruitment experience, with the last 3 years focused exclusively on Compliance, Risk, Governance and Legal. Originally from Dublin,…
Read MoreCallum McWhinnie: Expert Accounting and Tax Recruitment Manager at Kaizen Recruitment
We are excited to welcome Callum McWhinnie to the Kaizen Recruitment team as Manager – Accounting and Tax. Callum has over 11 years of experience in recruitment across the UK and Australia, where he has supported leading organisations with strategic recruitment projects, from mid to executive level. At Kaizen, Callum leads the Finance, Accounting and…
Read MoreAce Your Interview: What Interviewers Really Want to See
Insights from 6,840 Interviews a Year At Kaizen Recruitment, we conduct an average of 6,840 candidate interviews each year. Each consultant interviews around 15 new candidates weekly as well as spending a minimum of 30 or so minutes per person to help prepare our candidates for client interviews. All of this culminates in a wealth…
Read MoreFinancial Services Market Update FY 2025-2026
Market Overview The financial services talent market in 2025 is navigating a period of recalibration, shaped by structural industry shifts, regulatory reform, and evolving client expectations. Superannuation fund mergers, heightened compliance demands, and the rise of private markets are influencing hiring strategies across investments, distribution, and risk functions. While some areas have seen more cautious…
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