September 2026 Jobs Report: What It Means for Employers
When we reviewed the August jobs report last month, the open question was whether 162,000 new jobs marked the start of a durable improvement or a strong month inside a still-selective market. September answered it. Employers added just 29,000 jobs, well below …
How to Select a Financial Services Recruiting Partner in NYC
New York City remains one of the most competitive markets for financial services talent. For hiring managers, the challenge is no longer access to candidates but identifying professionals who can step into complex roles and deliver value immediately. As expectations around performance, regulatory awareness, and technical capability increase, …
How Vetted Talent Networks Improve Hiring Outcomes in Financial Services
Hiring in financial services carries a different level of consequence than most industries. Roles tied to risk, compliance, finance, and operations sit close to regulatory exposure, reporting accuracy, and client trust. A misaligned hire is not just a setback. It can create …
Where Skill Demand Is Accelerating in Financial Services
What capabilities are defining high-performing financial services teams today–and shaping the years ahead? To answer that question, Phyton Talent Advisors analyzed recent financial services job posting data using Lightcast labor market intelligence, examining skill growth trends, wage momentum, and hiring demand across the industry. The findings …
When Soft Skills Decide Performance in Financial Services
In financial services, performance is rarely limited by technical knowledge alone. Most professionals entering banking, asset management, risk, compliance, or operations roles meet baseline credential requirements. What separates effective hires from costly misfires is how well individuals communicate, adapt, and exercise judgment …
How to Evaluate Financial Services Candidates Beyond Credentials
In financial services, credentials have long served as shorthand for capability. Degrees, certifications, and brand-name employers often dominate early screening decisions. But as hiring pressure increases across banking, asset management, fintech, and risk functions, many organizations are discovering a gap between impressive …
How High-Trust Hiring Partnerships Are Built
Trust sits at the center of every successful hiring partnership. For hiring managers, confidence in their recruiting partner is not a “nice to have.” It directly affects speed, quality, and risk exposure. Yet trust does not appear automatically when a search begins. It …
How AI Is Reshaping Candidate Behavior in Financial Services Hiring
AI Is Now Part of the Financial Services Hiring Reality Artificial intelligence has become embedded in how financial services professionals prepare for new roles. From résumé drafting to interview preparation, candidates are using AI tools to present themselves more effectively in an …
Hiring climbed at the end of 2022
Hiring climbed at the end of 2022, according to new data from the Labor Department and separate data from LinkedIn. The most recent labor market report showed continued resilience even as the Fed’s rate hikes further slow the economy. U.S. payrolls jumped 223,000 in December, beating …
How to Build Trust With New Employees During Onboarding
When we think of new employee onboarding, we think paperwork, email setup, and training. While those are essential for onboarding, the impressions that managers and team members make on new employees are equally important. A great onboarding experience can build great relationships …
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