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Searching Smarter

Selby Jennings | Phaidon International

Are you a hiring manager in financial sciences & services searching for top talent or a professional navigating your next career move? Searching Smarter by Selby Jennings is the podcast that will help you do so with confidence. We speak with industry professionals, who offer insights on how to attract and retain talent while balancing the demands of your day-to-day role. For those advancing their careers, we dive into how to identify opportunities, prepare for interviews, and effectively pitch your

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35:06

Behind The Candidate Experience: How Top Talent Stays...

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2025/10/29

Have you ever wondered why so many companies lose their best hires before day one, or watch talented people slip away just as they’re settling in?With so many new listeners joining us, we’re bringing back one of our most popular early episodes, which tackles how to improve candidate experience and keep top talent engaged.In this week’s episode of the Searching Smarter podcast, we’re joined by Carrington Carter, an HR and TA executive with extensive experience in human resources and talent

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36:03

Resume & Interview Strategies That Get Noticed

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2025/10/15

Standing out in today’s mass-application landscape requires more than aiming for the right opportunities.When you’re competing against potentially thousands of other candidates, you need to take a deliberate approach when it comes to writing your resume and conducting yourself in interviews.That’s why, in this episode of the Searching Smarter podcast, we’re joined by career coach, resume writer and job search tutor, Amy Adler.Amy breaks down how to sell yourself on paper and in person, without

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32:29

How To Stand Out As An Applicant In Today's...

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2025/10/01

It’s never been easier to apply for roles.But it’s also never felt harder to actually land one.With candidates applying for thousands of jobs in an afternoon, and employers screening resumes with AI tools, how do candidates cut through the noise and stand out? And how can hiring teams rethink their process in a world of mass applications?On this week’s episode of the Searching Smarter podcast, Jennifer Shappley, former VP of Talent at LinkedIn, shares her expert insights on how to stand out and

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32:43

The Future of Work: What You Need To Know To Stay Ahead

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2025/09/17

The world of work is changing faster than ever.Remote work rules, AI, and the availability of talent across different sectors are reshaping how companies hire and how candidates plan their careers. But are candidates and employers keeping pace?In this episode of the Searching Smarter podcast, we’re joined by Chris Berta, Partner at Laurel Group. Chris is an executive recruiter and thought leader, with a ton of insight into today’s labor markets.Whether you’re hiring or searching for your next career

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25:03

The Biggest Mistakes Hiring Managers Are Making with...

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2025/09/03

What does being a leader really mean? This episode could completely change your perspective.In this episode of the Searching Smarter podcast, we’re joined by Mike Irving, Founder of Advanced Business Abilities which helps businesses realise their full potential.Mike brings over 30 years of experience to the table and some unique perspectives on leadership and hiring.This applies to any professional working in financial sciences and services whether you’re looking for your next role or want to become

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22:18

Wall Street’s 2025 Plot Twist with Reuters' Lananh...

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2025/08/20

In a year marked by global uncertainty and economic volatility, the financial markets have held up in ways few expected.So what’s really going on beneath the surface?In this episode of the Searching Smarter podcast, we’re joined by Lananh Nguyen, U.S. Finance Editor at Reuters. With a background in covering major investment banks, Lananh brings a clear, grounded perspective on the dynamics shaping today’s financial sciences and services industry.From the surprising strength of trading desks to what

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25:55

What Managers Get Wrong About Leadership In Regulated...

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2025/08/06

There is a big difference between management and leadership.And that distinction could mean the difference between an empowered, engaged team that is able to stay agile and move an organization forward, and one that is disengaged, and unable to adapt to change.In this episode of the Searching Smarter podcast, we’re joined by Matthew Price, author of How-to IQ and Founder of MKP Strategies, to explore the difference between management and leadership and the dangers of an overly constricted leadership

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31:43

AI Is Transforming Hiring: How To Stay Ahead with...

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2025/07/23

Labor markets are changing fast, and much of this change is being driven by AI.But how can financial sciences and services professionals and employers keep up with the pace at which AI is evolving?In this episode, we find out.We're joined by Cary Sparrow, Founder and CEO of WageScape - an expert in labor market intelligence. We dive deep into how AI is transforming skills demand, its growing influence on the hiring process, and how hiring and HR teams can stay ahead.Whether you’re a leader trying to

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21:53

Counter Offers: Risk, Reward, or Red Flag?

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2025/06/18

One of the most important topics in recruiting and talent - and one that both candidates and hiring teams need to always be aware of is counter offers.Whether the market is booming or busting, counter offers are always prevalent, but are they a risk, a reward or a red flag?In this episode of the Searching Smarter podcast, we’re joined by Ryan Mazza. With Ryan’s eleven years of recruitment expertise in financial services, we uncover what both professionals and hiring teams need to know before making

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23:55

Increased Hiring Activity Signals Market Rebound in...

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2025/06/04

The European financial sciences and services market is seeing more movement, and in this episode of the Searching Smarter podcast, we’re sitting down with Matt Nicholson, Managing Director of Selby Jennings Europe, to uncover the findings of our 2025 Talent Report to find out why.We explore the impact of salary and bonus trends on hiring, why volatility can actually be a good thing for the market, and what both candidates and firms should be paying close attention to in the second half of 2025.If

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13:01

How Market Volatility is Impacting Investment...

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2025/05/21

What does volatility mean for public and private markets candidates? Should they be concerned about the volatility of their seats?In this week’s episode of the Searching Smarter podcast, we speak with Nicholas Saglimbene, Head of Investment Management at Selby Jennings, to unpack the latest trends impacting hiring and retention in investment management.This episode rounds out our mini-series which unpacks the results from the 2025 Talent Report. We uncover how candidate sentiment is being shaped by

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11:43

3 Key Trends Reshaping Finance & Accounting Compensation

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2025/05/14

No organization can do without the vertical that we’re covering in this episode. As the financial operations space evolves, so do the expectations of candidates. And because of this, so too must the strategies of FinOps hiring teams.In this episode of the Searching Smarter podcast, Anthony McCann, Executive Director - US Head of Risk Management & Analytics & Financial Operations at Selby Jennings, joins us for his second appearance on the podcast.We unpack 3 major insights from the 2025

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16:54

How Fintech Firms Can Attract Top Talent In 2025

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2025/05/12

The competition for top tech talent in financial services is more competitive than ever. So what can fintech firms do to stay ahead?In this episode of the Searching Smarter podcast, Isabel Ceniza, Director - HFT/Prop/Hedge Fund, FinTech, and Crypto Recruitment at Selby Jennings, joins us to break down the latest salary and retention insights from the 2025 Talent Report.We explore what's driving salary changes in tech, how return-to-office policies are impacting retention, and what hiring teams need

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18:03

The Shifts Shaping Hiring in Insurance & Actuarial

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2025/05/07

The insurance and actuarial industries are evolving fast - salaries are rising, flexible working offerings and changing, and firms are competing harder than ever for the right candidates.In this episode of the Searching Smarter podcast, Nicole Mahoney, SVP - Head of Life, Annuity & Health Actuarial Recruitment at Selby Jennings, joins us to explore key findings from the 2025 Talent Report.We unpack how shifts and market disruptions are shaping both employer strategies and candidate

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22:05

The 3 Biggest Factors Driving Risk Market Moves

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2025/05/05

One of the most stable yet important verticals within financial services is risk management.And that’s why, in this episode of the Searching Smarter podcast, Anthony McCann, Executive Director - US Head of Risk Management & Analytics & Financial Operations at Selby Jennings, to break down the latest trends shaping compensation and career moves in the risk space.Every year, we survey thousands of financial sciences and services professionals on how they’re feeling about their salaries,

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12:45

Why NOW Is The Time To Apply For Quants Roles

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2025/04/30

Bonuses don’t just reflect past performance - they often signal future moves.That’s why we’re breaking down our findings from the 2025 Talent Report across eight verticals within financial sciences and services.In this episode of the Searching Smarter podcast, Elizabeth Holmes, AVP Manager - Quantitative Analytics, Research & Trading Recruitment at Selby Jennings, joins us to unpack the key findings from the report as they pertain to the quants market.From shifting candidate expectations to how

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21:15

The Biggest Investment Banking Insights From The 2025...

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2025/04/28

Are top performers in investment banking being rewarded? Let’s find out.In this episode of the Searching Smarter podcast, Brianne Sterling, Head of Investment Banking Recruitment at Selby Jennings, joins us to unpack the biggest insights from the 2025 Talent Report.Whether you're hiring investment bankers for your team or considering your next move as an investment banking professional, the insights from this episode will help you better navigate pay, performance and retention in 2025.Covered in

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20:24

Bonuses & Return To Work: Key Insights From The 2025...

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2025/04/23

What’s really happening in the financial sciences and services talent market?That’s what we aim to uncover with the 2025 Talent Report. Every year, Selby Jennings produces a bonuses and salary survey report to provide empirical data for the financial sciences and services industry.The report equips clients with insights and strategies needed to hire, develop and retain top talent, and helps candidates navigate the ever-changing job market.And in this episode, US Head of Selby Jennings, Ben Hodzic,

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46:59

Inside The Process Of A Successful Portfolio Manager...

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2025/04/02

The path to a career in portfolio management isn’t as straightforward as it used to be. With the industry evolving and the bar raising, what’s the best way to break into the hedge fund sector today?Doug Garber, host of the investment podcast, Pitch The PM and experienced investor, has worked at some of the biggest names in the hedge fund industry, including Millennium and Citadel.In this episode of the Searching Smarter podcast, he shares what it really takes to succeed as a PM, the importance of

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25:52

How Hedge Fund Hiring Is Changing with Marc Greenberg

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2025/03/19

The talent outlook within hedge funds is evolving. With AI and data-driven investing expanding, what skills separate highly sought-after talent from the rest?In this week’s episode of the Searching Smarter podcast, we’re joined by Marc Greenberg, a lifelong long/short equity expert who has worked across the buy and sell side as an analyst, portfolio manager, and consultant. Now, Marc supports medium-sized hedge funds through his firm, Greener Pastures.We dive into how hedge funds attract and assess

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