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Recent articles
From Big 4 Audit to Industry: Two ASX Finance Leaders on Making the Move In-House
Part 1 - Two senior finance leaders from a large ASX listed group share what it's really like moving from Big 4 audit into industry: the mindset shift, the timeline, and what surprised them most.
What Candidates Want vs What Super Funds Want: The Advice & Member Services Talent Challenge
While much has been written about the adviser shortage, the bigger challenge facing many superannuation leaders today is understanding what motivates candidates, what employers value, and where those expectations often diverge.
CFO Executive Search Case Study: Acorn Capital | Kaizen Recruitment
Kaizen Recruitment partnered with Acorn Capital, a specialist Australian investment manager, to appoint a new Chief Financial Officer. Kaizen delivered a qualified shortlist within the agreed timeframe, resulting in the successful appointment of Hamish Wood.
Australian Funds Management Outlook 2026
Exclusive Executive Roundtable Insights: What Is Changing Across Australian Funds Management in 2026?
Compliance Isn’t the Hard Part Anymore
Australia’s financial crime landscape has entered a new phase. Regulatory expansion, rising scam activity and increasing data exposure mean the challenge is no longer whether organisations are compliant, but whether their controls actually work. The organisations performing best are those that design frameworks around real behaviour, manage friction deliberately and focus on execution rather than policy volume.
Credit Recruitment Case Study: From Six Months of Unfilled Vacancies to Four Successful Hires in Three Weeks
A growing non-bank lender engaged Kaizen Recruitment to deliver a large-scale credit recruitment campaign across Melbourne. The project involved hiring multiple lending and credit professionals, including Credit Officers, Credit Analysts and Senior Credit Managers, within a highly competitive financial services recruitment market.
Resigning with Professionalism: Making a Positive Exit
The way you handle the counteroffer discussion can influence your next career move. Learn how to start the conversation on the right foot.
July 2026 Market Update
2026 has been defined by a shift towards quality over quantity in hiring, as financial services employers prioritise specialist capability, technical expertise, and strategic hires over rapid headcount growth.
