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Fund Accounting Salary Guide 2026

Demand for fund accounting professionals continues to remain strong across Australia. Candidates with 3–7 years’ experience and a broad end-to-end fund accounting skillset remain the most in demand. A key driver of this demand is the continued increase in allocations to alternative assets, with private debt and private equity leading the way. As a result,…

Kaizen Welcomes Charlie Bird to the Projects, Change and Transformation Team

Expertise in Projects, Change, and Transformation Recruitment We are excited to welcome Charlie Bird to the Kaizen Recruitment team as Principal Consultant for Projects, Change and Transformation recruitment. Charlie has been recruiting for the last 9 years specifically with the retail banks, lenders, and private credit firms in the UK covering all things Projects, Change…

Funds Distribution Market Update 2026

Download the latest Market Update in Funds Distribution Now   Strengthen Your Hiring Strategy This report brings together comprehensive feedback from distribution professionals across the funds management industry, supported by the real‑time insights we hear every day in candidate conversations. The combination of survey data and on‑the‑ground market dialogue provides a clear, balanced view of…

Kaizen Recruitment Investment Operations Roundtable 2026

Kaizen Recruitment was proud to host our annual Investment Operations Roundtables in Sydney and Melbourne this April, bringing together senior leaders from across the investment management industry to explore the evolving challenges and opportunities within fund operations. We have long recognised a gap in the consistent sharing of knowledge between leaders in investment management. These…

Employer Strategy: How to Establish a Partnership That Works for You

Before exploring how to assess and compare shortlisted recruitment partners, it is important to ensure the right foundations are in place. In Part 1 of this series, we discussed the key considerations when deciding whether to engage a recruitment agency and the types of agencies organisations should evaluate during the initial search process. If you…

Kaizen Welcomes Thomas Gueho to the Finance, Accounting, and Investments Team

Expertise in Finance, Accounting, and Investments Recruitment We are excited to welcome Thomas Gueho to the Kaizen Recruitment team as Manager, Finance, Accounting and Investments. Originally from Mauritius Island, Tom holds a Master of International Business from European Business School and bring over 8 years of experience in permanent and contract recruitment within Finance and…

Hiring Leaders Guide to Better Interviews

While recruitment is our day job, we recognise that for hiring leaders, interviewing is an additional responsibility on top of your core role. Finding time to prepare effective interviews is not always easy, however the quality of your hires depends on it. Have you ever interviewed a candidate whose answers felt a little too rehearsed,…

Legal Professionals in Financial Services Salary Guide

Download Your Free 2026 Salary Guide for Legal Professionals in Financial Services Now     Financial Services Legal Salary Guide Australia 2026: Key Trends and Insights  – What You’ll Find Inside This Guide – Why Demand for Legal Talent Is Evolving Heading into 2026 Explore how regulatory reform, economic uncertainty, and increased governance expectations are…

Avoid Costly Hiring Mistakes: How to Choose the Right Recruiter

In Australia’s dynamic financial services sector, attracting and retaining talent across all levels, from graduate analysts to experienced professionals, is a growing challenge. For employers in funds management and superannuation, partnering with the right recruitment agency can streamline hiring, improve candidate quality, and reduce time-to-fill. But not all agencies are created equal. Selecting one that…