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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
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.

December 2025
2026 Oil Trading Market and Compensation Outlook 
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.

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.

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
Flawed Retention Tactics Asset Managers Still Rely On 

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