Selby Jennings

Breaking into financial services has never been easy. But in a world where candidates have access to the same advanced tools, resources, and information, standing out is becoming more challenging than ever. So what separates the candidates who secure the most competitive opportunities from those who get left behind? In this week’s episode of Searching Smarter, host Jesse Skaff is joined by Anthony Cheung, Chief Content & Culture Officer at AmplifyME, an organization that has spent years helping aspiring finance professionals develop the skills, experience, and confidence needed to succeed in highly competitive sectors. Anthony shares practical strategies for standing out, explains how AI is changing expectations, and reveals the traits and skills employers are increasingly looking for in early-career talent. Whether you're preparing for your first role or looking to gain an edge in a crowded market for your next move, this episode is packed with actionable insights. Click one of the links in the comments below to listen to/watch the full podcast episode or search for ‘Searching Smarter’ on your favorite podcast platform for the full episode. #financecareers #financeroles #searchingsmarter #selbyjennings

Thank you to everyone who joined us for our Women in Quantitative Finance: Career Progression, Challenges & Leadership panel. It was an evening of thoughtful discussion, honest reflections, and valuable networking, bringing together professionals from across the quantitative finance community to share experiences and perspectives on building long-term careers in the sector. From transitioning into quant roles and developing technical expertise, to mentorship, leadership, representation, and balancing career progression with life's changing priorities, our panel explored the opportunities and challenges shaping careers in quantitative finance today. A huge thank you to our panellists, Sandrine Ungari, Julie Zysman, Silvia Stanescu, and Joan Omeru, for sharing their experiences so openly, and to everyone who attended and contributed to such engaging conversations.

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Behind every strong financial services business are the teams managing risk, strengthening controls, driving operational resilience and keeping firms moving forward. Selby Jennings is proud to support these critical functions, and grateful to be recognized as #1 recruiter in Support Functions in the 2026 eFinancialCareers Ideal Recruiter Report. Thank you to eFinancialCareers, and to everyone who took the time to share their feedback in the survey. https://lnkd.in/gWxZcSnq

AI is changing the future of fintech, and the demand for specialist talent is rising with it. For professionals across financial technology, this shift could create new opportunities to apply technical expertise in a fast-moving market where innovation, strategy, and talent are closely linked. Our latest article explores why fintech firms need AI talent and what this means for the sector: https://lnkd.in/eF3uNgFc Looking for your next fintech opportunity? Click the link in the comments to browse our latest roles.

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Just 3 days to go until our Women in Quantitative Finance: Career Progression, Challenges & Leadership panel in London. Join professionals from across quantitative analytics, research and trading for an evening of discussion and networking, exploring career development, leadership, mentorship, and the evolving quant talent landscape. Whether you work within quantitative finance or lead and hire within the space, this session will provide valuable perspectives from women across the industry. 📅 Thursday 25 June 2026 ⏰ 6:00pm – 8:30pm 📍 Eventspace at Salisbury House, London There are a few seats remaining. Register your interest here: https://hubs.la/Q04jbqtw0

Too many analysts make this mistake when making a pitch. They spend so much time proving what they've done that they forget to make people care. In this clip, Andrew Carr, Head of Enterprise Training at Fundamental Edge, shares a simple framework used to make investment pitches impossible to ignore. Click one of the links in the comments below to listen to/watch the full podcast episode or search for ‘Searching Smarter’ on your favorite podcast platform for the full episode. #financialanalyst #pitching #searchingsmarter #selbyjennings

Hiring a junior as “the AI person” can cause more harm than good. In this clip, Andrew Carr, Head of Enterprise Training at Fundamental Edge, explains the mistake many early-career professionals are making with AI and what the strongest candidates are doing differently to stand out. Click one of the links in the comments below to listen to/watch the full podcast episode or search for ‘Searching Smarter’ on your favorite podcast platform for the full episode. #analystcareers #financialanalyst #searchingsmarter #selbyjennings

Next week our Women in Quantitative Finance panel comes to Salisbury House in London. Hear Sandrine Ungari, Joan Omeru, Julie Zysman and Silvia Stanescu share their personal experiences and insight on: • Career progression across quant roles and leadership pathways • Building and retaining diverse quantitative teams • Mentorship, visibility, and long-term career development Register here and join us on Thursday 25th June: https://hubs.la/Q04jbBzM0