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December 2025
Why Firms Are Hiring Engineering-Hybrid Quants 

Engineering-hybrid quants are now the most in-demand profiles in finance, as firms hire across quant research, development, and production to improve speed and reduce risk.

December 2025
What Separates a Quant Engineer from a Software Engineer 

What separates a quant engineer from a software engineer, and why market uncertainty, data risk, and economic impact matter in quantitative finance hiring.

December 2025
The Hardest Risk Roles to Hire in the US in 2025: What Employers... 

Why certain risk roles are becoming harder to fill, and how employers can respond strategically

December 2025
The US Risk Talent Market in 2026: Hiring Outlook 

How are changing financial markets, hiring bottlenecks, and shifting candidate motivations redefining risk talent strategies?

December 2025
2026 Oil Trading Market and Compensation Outlook 

2026 Oil Trading Market and Compensation Outlook covering hiring trends, AI impact, trader skills, pay benchmarks, and strategic priorities for oil trading firms.

December 2025
What the 2025 CAS Annual Meeting Revealed About Actuarial Hiring 

Insights from Selby Jennings’ consultants who attended the CAS Annual Meeting, exploring actuarial hiring trends, candidate expectations, and employer priorities shaping the market into 2026.

December 2025
Hiring Growth in Commodities and Trading 

Hiring Growth in Commodities and Trading is accelerating as firms expand trading, risk, analytics, and operations teams to manage volatility, tighter margins, and multi-asset strategies.

November 2025
Searching Smarter Podcast: Candidate Onboarding Strategies That S... 

In this episode of the Searching Smarter podcast, Christine Corson shares actionable onboarding strategies to reduce early turnover and retain top talent.

November 2025
AI, Talent and Strategy, Key Themes for Risk Leaders in 2026 

AI adoption, data maturity and rising talent demand will define risk management in 2026, pushing firms toward faster, more strategic planning.

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