One of the most important topics in recruiting and talent - and one that both candidates and hiring teams need to always be aware of is counter offers.

Whether the market is booming or busting, counter offers are always prevalent, but are they a risk, a reward or a red flag?

In this episode of the Searching Smarter podcast, we’re joined by Ryan Mazza. With Ryan’s eleven years of recruitment expertise in financial services, we uncover what both professionals and hiring teams need to know before making their next move - because a wrong decision could cost you more than just a pay bump.

Covered in this episode:

• 0:00 - Intro
• 01:38 - Are counter offers becoming more common in 2025?
• 03:01 - At what seniority level are we seeing counter offers the most?
• 04:16 - Why are counter offers so prevalent within the hedge fund industry?
• 06:58 - What counter offers actually look like (it’s not just salary).
• 10:13 - How hiring teams can keep candidates engaged throughout notice periods and avoid losing out on top talent.
• 16:30 - Should you accept a counter offer? What candidates need to consider.
• And much more…

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The European financial sciences and services market is seeing more movement, and in this episode of the Searching Smarter podcast, we’re sitting down with Matt Nicholson, Managing Director of Selby Jennings Europe, to uncover the findings of our 2025 Talent Report to find out why.

We explore the impact of salary and bonus trends on hiring, why volatility can actually be a good thing for the market, and what both candidates and firms should be paying close attention to in the second half of 2025.

If you're hiring or job hunting in European financial services, this episode is not to be missed.

Covered in this episode:

• 00:00 - Intro
• 01:52 - The current state of the European financial sciences and services sector.
• 03:42 - How base salary increases are shaping candidate expectations.
• 05:08 - The effects of the tariffs on financial markets.
• 05:55 - Where in the market is activity happening in terms of seniority level?
• 08:06 - Which sectors saw the biggest salary jumps?
• 11:20 - Bonus trends across Europe in financial services in 2025.
• 12:07 - The removal of bonus caps and how it's driving movement.
• 16:54 - What’s motivating candidates the most when pursuing new roles?
• 21:16 - Strategic advice for both hiring managers and job seekers for the rest of 2025.

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What does volatility mean for public and private markets candidates? Should they be concerned about the volatility of their seats?

In this week’s episode of the Searching Smarter podcast, we speak with Nicholas Saglimbene, Head of Investment Management at Selby Jennings, to unpack the latest trends impacting hiring and retention in investment management.

This episode rounds out our mini-series which unpacks the results from the 2025 Talent Report. We uncover how candidate sentiment is being shaped by recent bonus and salary results, how firms are adapting their hiring strategies, and what investment management professionals can expect for the rest of 2025.

Covered in this episode:

• 00:00 – Intro
• 00:47 – Bonus and salary trends within investment management.
• 3:07 - Sentiment around bonus and salary expectations for candidates.
• 07:13 – How volatility within investment management is affecting hiring decisions.
• 10:24 – Flexible working and benefits trends in investment management.
• And more…

Be sure to subscribe to the Selby Jennings’ Searching Smarter podcast on your favorite podcast platform, so you never miss an episode.

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Jesse Skaff on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jesse-skaff-0783645b/

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