Leaders in Investment Management, Megan Talmage – Co-Founder and Portfolio Manager, Blue Orbit Asset Management
Brief overview of your career to date. I started out on the sell side – stock trading for institutional clients (primarily fund managers) at a stockbroking firm based in Perth. After several years I made the decision that I wanted to be on the buy side and making decisions rather than just implementing them- which…
Risk And Compliance Salary Guide Financial Services 2022
Kaizen Recruitment’s Amanda Chisholm provides analysis and commentary on recent salary data trends within her specialisation (Risk and Compliance). Introduction The current Risk and Compliance market is especially buoyant, with a continued war for local talent proceeding as Australian borders remain closed. This theme is spread across financial services, including, as mentioned recently, in a…
Financial services job market update – October to December 2021
Coming into the end of the year, it was full steam ahead right up until December 31st across the financial services employment market. For the third quarter in a row, Kaizen Recruitment has had its best quarter on record. Demand from employers’ is continuing to outstrip supply of quality candidates across a range of roles…
Investment Analyst Salary Guide And Market Update 2022
The October to December quarter of 2021 continued to be very buoyant for recruiting investment professionals, as was all of 2021. In almost 20 years of recruiting Investment professionals, it has never been as active with such a rich amount of opportunity. There is fierce competition for talent! While candidates still must ace the interview…
Wellness In The Workplace (Especially When Your “Workplace” Is Your Living Room)
Many employers are struggling with the notion of workplace wellness for a number of reasons. As we continue to ride this lockdown rollercoaster in Australia, individuals and employers strive to maintain a sense of normalcy and carve out a “work-life balance” when there is very little “normal life” to be lived. After finishing a conversation…
Business Development Managers Salary Guide Financial Services 2021
Despite the ongoing pandemic, the superannuation and investment management industry remain steady with a few funds even experiencing record funds under management. Areas of focus among funds, tend to be across internal distribution to continue this growth in an upward trajectory. The market in turn has become very competitive for BDMs with specific skillsets, networks…
Financial Services Job Market Update – April To June 2021
The positive momentum from the first quarter of 2021 has accelerated with Kaizen having had its best quarter on record. Kaizen Recruitment was also announced as the winner of the RCSA Boutique Recruitment Agency of the year. Lockdowns and the busyness it can create with people having to juggle work and family commitments has slowed…
Why Investment Consulting Is Still A Great Career Option For Investment Professionals
There is nothing new about the perception that investment consultants may struggle to retain their place as superannuation funds continue to develop internal investment capabilities and the rate of consolidation accelerates. However, opportunities for investment professionals within investment consulting continue to be buoyant and offer a rewarding and challenging career path. Most investment consulting…
Kaizen Recruitment Announced RCSA Boutique Recruitment Agency Of The Year 2021
On behalf of the team at Kaizen Recruitment, we want to thank the RCSA for hosting their annual awards. This RCSA award is the team’s second national industry award for the best specialist recruitment agency. The award measures our team’s commitment to: Continual Professional Development The RCSA Community and Recruitment Industry Wellbeing & Inclusion Strategic…