Financial Services Market Update FY 2025-2026
Market Overview The financial services talent market in 2025 is navigating a period of recalibration, shaped by structural industry shifts, regulatory reform, and evolving client expectations. Superannuation fund mergers, heightened compliance demands, and the rise of private markets are influencing hiring strategies across investments, distribution, and risk functions. While some areas have seen more cautious…
Case Study: Head of Distribution
Recruitment Process for Head of Distribution – La Trobe Financial CLIENT La Trobe Financial is a leading Australian credit asset manager, renowned for its diversified investment offerings and commitment to delivering consistent returns to investors. With a strong presence in the financial services sector, the firm sought to enhance its distribution capabilities to support its…
Resume Writing Tips
Out of every 250 resumes a job opening gets, only about 4 to 6 people will be asked to come in for a follow-up interview. It is a daunting task to read through all resumes or CVs from end-to-end before making any informed decision – but recruiters know better to maximise their time efficiently. Seasoned…
Member Services and Education in Superannuation Salary Guide 2025
In today’s superannuation landscape, Member Services and Education teams are no longer just handling inquiries—they’re the voice of the fund, the educators, and often the first touchpoint for financial wellbeing. With a stronger focus on member outcomes, compliance clarity, and genuine engagement, these professionals are playing a more strategic role across the industry. So, what’s…
Investment Operations Round Table Melbourne
Kaizen Recruitment was proud to host our latest Investment Operations Executive Roundtable in Melbourne, bringing together senior operations leaders from across the investment management industry for a candid and insightful discussion on the evolving landscape of investment operations. We’d like to extend our sincere thanks to the leaders who participated, representing IFM Investors, Generation Life,…
Investment Operations Salary Guide 2025
Overview Hiring across investment operations in Australia has remained steady over the past 12 months, with notable differences observed between asset classes. Private markets and ETFs have seen significant activity, while many firms specialising in public markets have adopted a more cautious approach, leading to an uptick in contract positions amid broader uncertainty. Mid-to-senior professionals…
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…