In many sectors, a combination of technology and changing social expectations has now enabled agile working practices to become standard. It seems that the financial services sector has been somewhat slow on the uptake, however, with just a third (36%) of businesses in the industry offering flexible working. At the same time,…...
AI Technology is a Requirement in new Finance Jobs
Recent studies show that the above requirements, for this set of skills, has increased exponentially over the last year. Financial institutions and Fintech start-ups are recruiting individuals who specialize in AI (Artificial Intelligence) technology, machine learning and data science This shows that the finance industry has set its…...
HOW AUTOMATION WILL IMPACT THE FUTURE OF FINANCE
To understand how critical automation is becoming to modern finance, take a look at the shift in what skills are highly valued for new hires. In a survey of CFOs*, three years ago 78% of CFOs said the most important skill was proficiency with Excel. Last year, only 5% of…...
Financial Recruitment Trends To Look Out For In 2020
Staying up to date with the latest financial recruitment trends and leveraging new technologies is crucial — both for job searching and the hiring process. The finance and accounting sector has been going through some significant changes lately. So, let’s take a closer look at some of the key finance…...
Winning the Finance Talent War: Five Strategies
Recruiting and retaining the right resources in the finance function has never been more critical due to accelerating adoption of new technologies and complying with a growing list of regulations. But a finance labor shortage often stands in the way of these imperatives, posing operational risks. Protiviti’s latest Executive Perspectives on…...
How to Get into Investment Banking In 2019: Process, Networking & Interviews
So, you want to know how to get into investment banking……despite the fact that:It’s a much less “prestigious” field than it used to be;It no longer pays a huge premium to other career options, such as engineering jobs at big tech companies; andThe recruiting process is now hyper-accelerated and crazy.It’s…...
Banking Is Only The Beginning: 42 Big Industries Blockchain Could Transform
Bitcoin and other virtual currencies are made possible by what’s known as blockchain technology. Blockchain is essentially a global public ledger capable of automatically recording and verifying a high volume of digital transactions, regardless of location.Bitcoin’s popularity is proving blockchain’s usefulness in finance, but entrepreneurs have come to believe blockchain could transform many…...
Investment Banking Recruiting Timeline: How to Conquer It and Win Offers
Ask any undergraduate student about the “investment banking recruiting timeline,” and you’ll always get the same response: everything starts ridiculously early.Back in ancient times, recruiting took place during your 3rd year of undergraduate, and you interviewed for summer internships several months before they began.But then banks realized that Facebook and…...
What It’s Like to Work for a Regulated Company
Most financial products are regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) or the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), which create sets of regulatory frameworks to which businesses must conform. Someone who is new to working in a regulated environment should be aware that it is different from working in other industries due to the strict procedures…...
Wall Street Rising Stars of 2018
Introducing the Rising Stars of Wall Street.Whether closing multibillion-dollar investments, making huge trades, or leading the future of crypto, this crop of young finance leaders are making an impact.It was hard to pick just 25 people. We received hundreds of nominations from bosses, colleagues, recruiters, and other people working in…...
How to Get into Investment Banking In 2019: Process, Networking & Interviews
So, you want to know how to get into investment banking……despite the fact that:It’s a much less “prestigious” field than it used to be;It no longer pays a huge premium to other career options, such as engineering jobs at big tech companies; andThe recruiting process is now hyper-accelerated and crazy.It’s…...
Banking Is Only The Beginning: 42 Big Industries Blockchain Could Transform
Bitcoin and other virtual currencies are made possible by what’s known as blockchain technology. Blockchain is essentially a global public ledger capable of automatically recording and verifying a high volume of digital transactions, regardless of location.Bitcoin’s popularity is proving blockchain’s usefulness in finance, but entrepreneurs have come to believe blockchain could transform many…...
