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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
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
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
Key Takeaways from the SOA ImpACT Conference: What Actuarial Hiri... 

This blog provides an overview of the latest actuarial hiring trends discussed at the SOA ImpACT Conference, including insights on candidate priorities, employer challenges, remote work expectations, and demand for technical and artificial intelligence skills.

October 2025
Your Guide to a Successful Interview Process when Hiring in Finan... 

If you’re hiring, as a manager, HR, or talent acquisition, and looking for top finance professionals, here are five essential tips for employers on how to improve your hiring process when interviewing top talent, to help you recruit with confidence.

September 2025
Double Materiality and Its Growing Impact on Recruitment 

Learn how double materiality is shaping recruitment and driving demand for purpose-led finance talent.

September 2025
Searching Smarter Podcast: Hiring Mistakes Every Financial Servic... 

This podcast episode explores how AI is transforming hiring criteria, why visibility still drives promotions, and what return-to-office shifts mean for financial services leaders looking to retain top talent.

September 2025
The Future of AI in Finance and Banking Recruitment 

How is AI transforming hiring practices and the world of working in finance and banking? To find out, we decided to ask one.

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