MARKET UPDATE
The Future of Financial Services in Europe 2026
SECTOR-BY-SECTOR HIRING INSIGHTS
Explore the key hiring trends shaping 2026 across the financial sciences and services industry in Europe. Our consultants share expert commentary on market shifts, evolving talent demands, and how AI, regulation, and macro conditions are impacting hiring strategies.
From investment banking to financial technology, each sector is explored through a dedicated video and accompanying article, offering practical guidance for both employers and professionals preparing for the year ahead.
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Quantitative Analytics, Research & Trading
Alex Morris explains how AI, HFT diversification, and extended non-competes are shaping quants hiring in 2026.
Financial Technology
Kirsty Tutton discusses 2025 fintech hiring trends and 2026 outlook. Discover how AI, data infrastructure, and global talent strategies are shaping the future of financial technology roles.
Insurance & Actuarial
Curtis Browning runs through 2025 insurance hiring trends and 2026 forecasts, including actuarial talent demand, automation's impact, and how insurers are shifting to local markets and strategic hiring.
Sales & Trading
From energy trading demand to AI’s impact on junior roles, discover how firms are competing for top market talent across sales and trading from George Carroll.
Risk Management
Explore 2026 risk management trends with Dóri Marton including how regulation, AI, and cross-functional skills are shaping demand for risk professionals in financial services.
Compliance
Explore 2026 compliance hiring trends in Europe with Joseff Richards. Discover how regulatory pressure, AI automation, and licensing growth are driving demand for specialist compliance professionals.
Investment Management
Explore investment management hiring trends and predictions for 2026 with Elliot Soards. Learn how private equity, fundraising, and AI are shaping investment and IR talent demand.
Investment Banking
Discover 2026 investment banking hiring trends from Summer-Jane Lewis, including demand in M&A, capital markets, and credit. Learn how AI and LLMs are reshaping talent strategies across investment banks.
Wealth Management
David Poirier shares wealth management hiring trends and predictions for 2026 including AI adoption, ESG advisor demand, and RegTech roles across private banking hubs in Europe.
Audit
Find out more as Jack McCarthy discusses 2026 audit hiring trends. Learn how digital transformation, regulatory change, and AI are reshaping demand for technology auditors and risk assurance professionals.
Finance & Accounting
Learn how FP&A teams are evolving, what skills are in demand, and how AI is reshaping strategic finance and business partnering with Joseff Richards.
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