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Inside Europe’s Risk Management Talent Market

Discover the hiring trends, salary benchmarks, and regional regulatory developments shaping the future of risk management – whether you’re building resilient risk teams or planning your next career move.

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What’s inside the report?

  • Market Insights Across Six Key Regions: Deep dives into Germany, France, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, Luxembourg, and the Netherlands – exploring the economic, regulatory, and cultural factors impacting each market’s risk hiring outlook.
  • 2025 Salary Benchmarks by Country and Vertical: Transparent pay guidance across model risk, credit risk, market risk, operational risk, and energy & commodities trading, covering analyst through to managing director roles.
  • Evolving Hiring Priorities: Explore how regulations such as CRR III / CRD VI, DORA, and the EU AI Act are redefining demand for risk expertise.
  • Top Risk Skills in Demand: Discover the technical and regulatory skill sets driving risk hiring in 2025.
  • Candidate Expectations & Retention Challenges: Why risk professionals now prioritize stability, flexibility, and visible career progression – and what employers must do to compete.
  • Expert Advice for Employers & Professionals: Practical takeaways from Selby Jennings’ risk management talent experts on accelerating hiring processes, strengthening value propositions, and identifying long-term opportunities.

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