Fostering an inclusive workplace is a top priority for many of today's business leaders, especially when it comes to the financial sciences & services industry.

Converting intent into action can often be a challenge, however, so that's why Julie Flowers is the perfect guest for this episode.

Julie spent three decades at Chevron in global HR and talent acquisition roles before starting her own business dedicated to coaching and empowering seasoned career women to achieve their full potential.

Julie views people as a company’s number one asset and believes that there is huge untapped potential within the female workforce. Julie shares actionable strategies for recognizing your worth, overcoming self-doubt, and advocating for yourself in your career.

If you’re seeking practical advice and inspiration to advance your career or better support your teams, this episode is a must-listen.

Covered in this episode:

• 00:00 - Intro
• 02:24 - Why people are a company’s most important asset.
• 07:21 - What’s it like working for a Fortune 10 company like Chevron?
• 10:51 - The oil and gas industry as a financial services vehicle.
• 12:35 - Why Julie has chosen to coach women, and why women are downplaying their worth, value and purpose in the workplace.
• 16:04 - The challenges women still face in the workplace.
• 19:51 - Actionable strategies to discover blind spots around your own value to boost your confidence.
• 23:46 - The gender gap - how much progress have we made?
• 25:42 - Julie’s book and podcast recommendations for personal growth as a professional.
• And much 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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Selby Jennings - https://www.selbyjennings.com/

Phaidon International - https://www.phaidoninternational.com/

Elevate YOU Coaching - https://elevateyoucoaching.org/

Julie’s new podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/de/podcast/savvy-sisters-cocktail-conversations/id1778977988

CONNECT

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

Julie Flowers on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/julie-flowers-936b2753/

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The financial services market across Europe has seen a dynamic year in 2024. So, what does this mean for employers, job seekers, and the future of the industry?

In this episode of the Searching Smarter podcast, we're joined by Matt Nicholson, Managing Director of Selby Jennings Europe, who brings with him over sixteen years of experience in the EMEA recruitment sector.

We dive deep into the biggest trends and takeaways from 2024 and explore what’s on the horizon for 2025, covering everything from the implications of bonus cap removal to rising career and expansion opportunities in the Middle East.

Whether you're a hiring manager within financial services, or a candidate navigating the financial services job market, this conversation is packed with insights to help you shape your strategy for the year ahead.

Covered in this episode:

• 0:00 - Intro
• 2:05 - A review of the European financial services market trends in 2024.
• 4:05 - Can we expect a slowdown in market volatility anytime soon?
• 4:34 - How the talent bar has changed on the buy-side.
• 6:37 - What financial services firms are really looking for on resumes.
• 8:35 - Where the most hiring activity happened in 2024 and what finance roles were in demand.
• 12:14 - A look at the sales and trading sector across London and Europe.
• 14:50 - How the lifting of the banking bonus cap is impacting financial services industry.
• 17:13 - Will the removal of the bonus cap lead to increased retention or drive more attrition?
• 21:04 - Why we’re seeing more financial services firms expand into the Middle East and what it means for candidates.
• 24:04 - What’s the outlook for European financial services in 2025?

Thank you so much for listening to Searching Smarter in 2024. We'll be back with our first episode of 2025 on January 29th.

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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Selby Jennings - https://www.selbyjennings.com/

Phaidon International - https://www.phaidoninternational.com/

CONNECT

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

Matt Nicholson on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattnicholson100/

LISTEN

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Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/searching-smarter/id1770342621

YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkk9RrybV10doAzoXuK5jYw

The Wall Street talent pipeline is facing big shifts, from the influence of private equity firms to the way roles are changing within the sector.

In this episode of the Searching Smarter podcast, we sit down with Dan DeFrancesco, Deputy Editor and Anchor for Insider Today, to get a look into some of the biggest trends in financial services and the impact they are having on the talent market.

With years of experience reporting on the issues impacting talent and organizations, Dan shares insights into the current state of Wall Street junior talent, the expanding role of private credit, and how data centers and AI are reshaping the roles that firms are hiring.

This episode isn’t just for job seekers, recruiters, or hiring managers -the topics we cover are relevant to anybody working in or impacted by the financial services market.

In this episode, we cover:

• 0:00 - Intro
• 1:41 - The Wall Street junior talent pipeline in investment banking and private equity: how it’s evolving and what this means for job search.
• 5:08 - The impacts of changes in the junior talent pipeline.
• 8:15 - Is AI upending junior roles within financial services?
• 11:32 - The current state of the private credit market and what it means for careers within the sector.
• 15:00 - Potential resume red flags and perceptions within the industry.
• 20:26 - How the rising need for data centers is reshaping investment and hiring priorities.
• 28:18 - Insights from recent earnings reports from U.S. investment banks and what they mean for the M&A market.
• 32:02 - Can we expect a return to normalcy in the job market within financial services?
• 35:01 - What would a “soft landing” look like for recruiters? Is a return to the hiring trends of 2021-2022 possible?

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

NOTE: Please be aware that our next episode will be available on December 4th, to avoid the Thanksgiving holiday.

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Subscribe to Dan’s newsletter, Insider Today: https://www.businessinsider.com/subscription/newsletter/insider-today

Selby Jennings - https://www.selbyjennings.com/

Phaidon International - https://www.phaidoninternational.com/

CONNECT

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

Dan DeFrancesco on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/dan-defrancesco-29b12449/

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Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/searching-smarter/id1770342621

YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkk9RrybV10doAzoXuK5jYw