Market Intelligence

Europe Financial Services Talent Report 2025

HIRING, CAREERS & COMPENSATION

The financial services market across Europe is cautiously optimistic, but talent expectations are evolving fast.

Our latest report brings together critical compensation insights from our survey of nearly 700 finance experts across Europe, plus expert commentary and practical advice for businesses and professionals alike.

Selby Jennings Financial Services Talent Report Europe Open Book

Discover current compensation and talent trends

Use the data from this year's survey results to learn:

  • How base salaries, bonuses, and benefits have shifted over the past year
  • How flexible working expectations are being shaped by return-to-office mandates
  • Key motivators behind career moves, and what professionals want from employers
  • Actionable takeaways to help businesses build better offers and professionals plan smarter career moves

Leadership Insights


Headline findings include:

0%

of respondents received a base salary increase in the past year

0%

of bonus packages did not meet expectations

0%

have remote working flexibility in their current role

0%

said better benefits would attract them to a new firm

Let’s talk talent

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