Looking back and moving forward
When setting out plans for this year, it’s easy to look back on 2020 with doubt; a historic period, in the wake of Covid-19, characterised by financial insecurities and an overall fall in market confidence. Against this backdrop, financial services institutions faced many challenges such as increasing costs, fluctuating stock markets, to a heightening of asset risk, but opportunity is emerging on the horizon.
On the onset of 2021, positive momentum and rapid growth is forecasted for the South East Asian financial services market; one that is inextricably linked to operational recovery from the pandemic. Last year, despite the prominent freeze in hiring, the dynamic recruitment landscape has bounced back in 2021.
Our report covers the following financial sectors:
Private Banking & Wealth Management
Corporate & Investment Banking
Investment Management
Sales & Trading
Middle Office
Quantitative Research & Trading Technology
Commodities
In this report, we will evaluate the changes in talent demand, what nuances affect financial services, and how firms can solve the number one business challenge: talent.
