Kaizen Recruitment Welcomes Julian Soames as Manager
We are thrilled to welcome Julian Soames to the Kaizen team as Manager. Julian joins us with over a decade of recruitment experience in financial services. Julian’s proven track record and industry expertise will be invaluable as we continue to grow and position our team as Australia’s “go-to” financial services recruitment firm. Julian’s commitment to…
Financial Services Risk and Compliance Market Update – July 2024
This past financial year has seen considerable changes in the risk and compliance market with demand for professionals remaining buoyant however the types of skillsets and levels of seniority in demand have seen a considerable shift from last year. As super funds continued consolidating and merging and external market pressures saw funds management organisations…
Case Study: Chief Risk Officer (CRO) – Executive Search Appointment
The Client Spaceship is an upscaling fintech organisation that has experienced significant growth and transformation since its inception in 2017 when it launched with a mission: to transform the way people think about and invest their money for the future. The Challenge With increasing capital and robust forecasted future growth, the focus was to…
Investment Analyst Recruitment Program – VFMC
Kaizen Recruitment has been committed to helping drive enhanced diversity outcomes within the financial services industry in Australia for many years and envisions continuing to advocate to broaden the lens on diversity. As one of the only recruitment firms driving, measuring and reporting on diversity initiatives and outcome metrics, we have had the opportunity to…
The Future of Funds Management – Executive Round Table
Kaizen Recruitment recently hosted its exclusive funds management CEO round table in Sydney. This event was designed to address some of the most pressing challenges faced by leaders in the investment management industry. The round table, moderated by Brett Jollie, brought together executives from prominent firms including UBS Asset Management, Fidelity International, Australian Ethical, Janus…
State of Gender Diversity: Year-in-review
As an award-winning and leading funds management and superannuation recruitment firm, Kaizen Recruitment fully supports diversity and inclusion, including gender diversity. Our placements of female candidates have risen over the years and have been close to parity in some years. For the years 2023 and 2024 collectively, 45% of the candidates placed were female. A…
A Diverse Workforce Starts With Diversity In Recruitment
Corporate Australia has been discussing gender diversity for many years, and the discussions have gone from being solely HR-driven initiatives to Boards under scrutiny. The argument for diversity in the workforce across a cross-section of facets is manifold, and not a new one. Other global markets have developed the maturity to incorporate addressing the intersectionality…
Funds Management Distribution Salary Guide and Market Update June 2024
Changing Landscape of Funds Management Distribution The landscape of funds management distribution is undergoing significant change, particularly within the institutional channel, driven by the consolidation of superannuation funds. This trend reflects a broader industry movement towards efficiency and scale. Institutions are increasingly prioritising wholesale channels, focusing on wealth management firms and high-net-worth clients. Additionally,…
RIAA Conference 2024: ESG Growth Amid Tightening Regulations
Simon Gvalda; Kaizen Recruitment’s ESG, Sustainability and Responsible Investment recruitment expert had the privilege of attending the RIAA Conference 2024 in Sydney. Below are some insights from some of the sessions that Kaizen attended. Geopolitical Risks It was great to see Hon. Gareth Evans AC KC‘s keynote speech for the conference on geopolitical risks the…