Why Now Is The Time To Apply For Quants Roles
April 2025
Why Now is the Time to Apply for Quant Roles
On this mini episode of the Searching Smarter podcast, Elizabeth Holmes, AVP Manager for Quants Recruitment at Selby Jennings, breaks down what professionals and hiring managers alike should take from the latest 2025 Talent Report findings.
What you'll learn:
- Are today’s bonus structures motivating tomorrow’s job moves?
- How are candidates weighing academic prestige vs. practical experience?
- What does "flexibility" mean in quants hiring today?
- Why could 2025 be a turning point for both hiring managers and candidates?
I think it’s imperative, if you're on the candidate side and you're looking to explore the job market, to try and take advantage of this volatile time as much as possible and put yourself out there.
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