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January 2026
Insurance & Actuarial USA Hiring Outlook 2026 

Nicole Mahoney and Serena Helou break down the developments influencing insurance & actuarial hiring in 2026 across life, annuity, and P&C, from specialist actuarial skill shortages to AI-driven underwriting.

January 2026
Quantitative Analytics, Research & Trading USA Hiring Outlook 202... 

Read insights from Elizabeth Holmes on the forces influencing quant hiring and team structure in 2026, from AI-driven change to the rising competition for specialist talent.

January 2026
Investment Management USA Hiring Outlook 2026 

Nicholas Saglimbene examines where firms are hiring, which roles are hardest to fill, and how leaders can compete for talent across private markets, public markets, and investor relations in 2026.

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
2026 Oil Trading Market and Compensation Outlook 

2026 Oil Trading Market and Compensation Outlook covering hiring trends, AI impact, trader skills, pay benchmarks, and strategic priorities for oil trading firms.

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
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.

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