June 2025

Searching Smarter Podcast: Europe Market Moves

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In the latest episode of Searching Smarter, host Jesse Skaff is joined once again by Matt Nicholson, Head of Selby Jennings Europe, to unpack fresh findings from our 2025 Financial Services Talent Report. Together, they discuss the shifting dynamics of compensation, including how the UK’s removal of the banker bonus cap is reshaping total rewards, why base salary growth is slowing, and what candidates now expect beyond just pay.

Backed by survey data from nearly 700 finance professionals across Europe, Matt shares how evolving expectations around flexibility, progression, and workplace culture are driving career moves - and what hiring managers must do to compete for top talent in today’s high-stakes market.

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