Career Advice

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July 20267 min read
5 Skills That Help AI Engineers Stand Out in Financial Services 

Understand the technical and communication skills financial firms assess when hiring AI engineers, plus practical CV, portfolio and interview advice.

July 20267 min read
AI Salaries in Financial Services: 2026 Compensation Guide 

Compare 2026 AI salary benchmarks across London, New York, San Francisco and Singapore, including base salary, bonus, equity and total compensation.

July 20264 min read
Wealth Tech Jobs, The Growth Story 

Wealth tech jobs are driving growth in digital wealth management, portfolio analytics, and investment technology across global financial services markets.

July 20266 minute read
Searching Smarter Podcast: The Skills AI Can’t Replace in Finance... 

Rebecca Patterson, former Chief Investment Strategist at Bridgewater Associates, joins Searching Smarter to discuss how AI is reshaping financial services, why human judgment remains essential, and the skills finance professionals need to succeed in an AI-driven industry.

July 20264 min read
The Rise of Cross-Asset Quant Roles 

Explore why cross-asset quant roles are growing, the skills firms want, and how quant professionals can position themselves for new opportunities.

July 2026
What to expect from modelling tests in buy side interviews 

Prepare for buy side modelling tests with guidance on common formats, key skills, mistakes to avoid, and how to improve interview performance.

July 2026
Searching Smarter Podcast: What Employers Really Look for in Fina... 

Jesse Skaff speaks with Anthony Chung of AmplifyME about what finance employers really look for in candidates, from practical experience and communication skills to AI, curiosity, and resilience.

June 20265 min read
10 Lessons from Women Leading Quantitative Finance 

Discover the key takeaways from Selby Jennings' Women in Quantitative Finance panel.

June 2026
Quantitative Analytics, Research & Trading: Mid-Year 2026 Talent... 

We sat down with Alex Morris, Senior Vice President at Selby Jennings London, to assess how the market has developed so far in 2026 and what firms and professionals should be watching as they plan for the second half of the year.

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