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New World Busier Than Ever For Funds Management Business Development Managers
After canvassing dozens of business development managers across funds management about how COVID-19 has changed the way they do business, I am happy to report that even though BDMs have had to dramatically adapt from face-to-face selling styles, the overall sentiment is positive and optimistic. While some BDMs are actively unlocking new business, others are…
Read MoreKaizen Recruitment Announced Finalist In RCSA Industry Awards 2020
Kaizen Recruitment has been named finalist for the 2020 RCSA Industry Awards for Excellence in Client Service. We are very humbled to receive the nomination and would like to thank RCSA, the judging panel and acknowledge the many worthy recruitment agencies in our category. I would like to take this opportunity to sincerely thank Kaizen’s…
Read MoreFinancial Services Job Market Update – June 2020
It was a privilege to recently present to the CFA Society of Australia on the current state of the employment market in financial services. In preparation for this presentation, Kaizen surveyed over 50 financial services organisations regarding the impacts of COVID-19 on hiring. Respondents were senior executives including CEO, COO, CIO, human resources and talent…
Read MoreCash (Flow) Is King – What Employers Are Currently Looking For In Financial Advisers
Financial advisers who can bring clients with them or demonstrate a strong track record of new business generation are top of the short-list for employers. Businesses looking to recruit new financial advisers during challenging economic times want to reduce risk and be rewarded with immediate results. Common questions employers ask of new financial advice hires…
Read MoreHuman Resources Leaders on the Future of Workplaces and People
Kaizen Recruitment hosted its third human resources leaders’ roundtable last week which was chaired by Johanna Neilsen, Head of People at Victorian Funds Management Corporation. In attendance were senior HR professionals across funds management, asset consulting, superannuation and wealth management. The agenda centred around COVID-19 impacts and how this has affected workplaces and people. From…
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