RIAA Conference 2025 – From greenwashing to geopolitics: What’s next for ESG?
Images courtesy of Tony Rosier Simon Gvalda, Kaizen Recruitment’s ESG, Sustainability, and Sustainable Investment recruitment expert, had the privilege of attending the RIAA Conference 2025 in Sydney. This year’s conference was another fantastic event, drawing over 800 delegates. Notably, the 13 largest super funds are now members of RIAA, reflecting the growing importance of ESG…
Kaizen Recruitment Welcomes Riley Thompson as Senior Recruitment Consultant – Distribution & Wealth Management
We are excited to welcome Riley Thompson to the Kaizen Recruitment team as Senior Recruitment Consultant – Distribution & Wealth Management. With three years of recruitment experience across the financial services landscape, Riley has developed a strong track record in placing top talent across funds management, wealth management, and banking industries. With a particular…
The Investment Analyst’s Roadmap: Fundamental Skills and Qualifications for Success
With more than $4 trillion in assets under management within superannuation, an increasing appetite for private credit, a general population knowledge uplift of the time value of money, and the complexities of global economic events, the role of the investment analyst has never been more vital. These professionals not only scrutinise market trends and evaluate…
Kaizen Recruitment Attends ACSI Conference 2025
Our very own Simon Gvalda, Kaizen Recruitment’s ESG, Sustainability and Responsible Investment recruitment expert had the privilege to attend the Australian Council of Superannuation Investors (ACSI) conference, where this year’s discussions centered on the critical sustainability issues facing investors and listed companies. The conference brought together thought leaders to explore various facets of sustainable investment,…
Internal Audit and Assurance Salary Guide 2025
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, Selene Madsen, gathers insights from our network of risk and compliance professionals. Introduction Kaizen Recruitment has observed that the internal audit landscape…
Kaizen Recruitment Hosts Funds Management CEO Roundtable – Sydney
Kaizen Recruitment was proud to host our Funds Management CEO Roundtable in Sydney, bringing together senior leaders from some of Australia’s most prominent investment management firms. Moderated by Brett Jollie, the forum provided a valuable platform for open dialogue on the most pressing challenges and strategic opportunities shaping the future of funds management. Attending firms…
Kaizen Recruitment Investment Operations Roundtable – Sydney
Kaizen Recruitment was proud to host our latest Investment Operations Roundtable in Sydney, bringing together key leaders from the investment management industry to discuss current challenges and opportunities in fund operations. We have long recognised a gap in the consistent sharing of knowledge between leaders in investment management. This roundtable was designed to support those…
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…