Investment Management Market Trends Revealed
May 2025
Investment Management Market Trends Revealed
In this episode of Searching Smarter, Jesse Skaff sits down with Nicholas Saglimbene, Head of Investment Management at Selby Jennings, to explore the key insights from the 2025 Talent Report.
From shifting compensation structures to renewed interest in private credit, Nick offers a candid look at the trends shaping hiring strategies across hedge funds and private equity. This episode is a must-listen for hiring managers recalibrating after bonus season and for professionals curious about where the market’s headed next.
Key takeaways:
After a challenging 2023, professionals across investment management reported a much stronger year in terms of bonuses. While some payouts simply returned to 2022 levels, the year-on-year increase gave many a sense of momentum and progress.
Private credit continues to be one of the most active hiring areas, both in terms of fundraising and strategic build-outs. However, unlike hedge funds and PE, 2023 wasn’t a down year, so pay remained steady in 2024, rather than spiking.
“It’s not a dramatic comp jump, but there’s continued growth and firms are expanding their strategies aggressively," Nick shares.
Market volatility may create uncertainty, but it also fuels investment activity and candidate movement. According to Nick:
- Volatility drives candidates to explore new opportunities, especially if they feel their seat is less secure.
- For hedge funds and active managers, volatility can mean increased trading opportunities, while for private firms, it may lead to favorable valuations.
From a hiring perspective, now is the time to engage talent that may have previously stayed put.
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