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As Q1 begins to unfold the outlook for the rest of 2021 brings a sense of positivity among financial services and banking institutions throughout Singapore. As leading recruitment specialists across all financial service sectors, Selby Jennings partner with many businesses who are starting to rebuild teams and recruit for positions where stability and resilience have remained steady. Furthermore, American buy-side clients, for example hedge funds and asset managers continue to storm APAC with a strong push to invest in the region's overall growth. Due to potential prosperity and resources and coupled with a more agile hiring process, Selby Jennings expect to see greater growth when it comes to local talent looking to move into these firms.

Like many countries across the globe 2021 and the roll-out of the COVID-19 vaccine brings hope for many careers in the financial and banking services. National Trades Union Congress secretary-general Ng Chee Meng said in a recent webinar, that the local and global health situation will be a big factor in determining how the economy recovers from its low base.

The fear of uncertainty due to the virus outbreak dictated the economic climate in 2020. As we approach the end of January 2021, we can see that businesses are remaining cautiously optimistic, as many remain unsure about the rate of market recovery.

When finance and technology collaborate, they produce the fintech industry which transforms the way individuals and corporations invest, save and trade their money in Singapore and across the world. The fintech industry is one of innovation and revolutionary adaptations to the traditional processes the financial market is used to. This is why individuals looking to begin or even progress their career within the industry need to be quick thinking, ambitious professionals who are ready to adapt to changes and grasp new technologies at speed.

Singapore is a force to be reckoned with in the financial services industry, leading the way in solving financial crisis issues across the world and creating dynamic moves which enhance the use of innovative changes which many countries' economies are struggling to grasp. Singapore’s financial services recruitment force has increased and Selby Jennings are leading the way in solving the number one challenge: talent.

Despite the ongoing challenges faced by the financial services sector, Singapore is still a leading force in the corporate landscape of financial security and banking. This has enabled the recruitment of financial services professionals to continually increase during this uncertain time which shows the boost of Singapore's economy. Selby Jennings are the leading recruitment specialist for the finance sector with a global reach and team of expertly trained consultants to shape the search for talent acquisition. The firm has been working since 2004 to provide top of the range recruitment solutions to banking and financial corporations. Selby Jennings allow these companies to have peace of mind when it comes to searching for the brightest financial minds to take on and adapt the roles on offer. This confidence comes from over a decade of networking and professional training to ensure the latest in recruitment technology is used by their team of ambitious consultants.

Singapore has been an important player in the ongoing change of the financial services sector. The COVID-19 pandemic has brought new challenges into the finance industry but this has not slowed Selby Jennings down in their main challenge to find talent. Selby Jennings, established in 2004, has been working across 11 office locations with a network spanning 60+ countries and over 750 employees worldwide to manage the recruitment of some of the world’s largest financial corporations.

The right people enable any organisation to move forward with confidence. Even in challenging times, a strong team provides resilience and direction for the future. Across the financial services industry – in Singapore and globally – COVID-19 has created huge challenges for enterprises, not just with respect to everyday operations but hiring processes too. Selby Jennings SG is a leading specialist recruiter to the financial services sector with specific expertise in Singapore based businesses and individuals. The firm works closely with people and companies across the sector helping to ensure that pathways to progress remain open.

Change has been a constant in the financial services sector in Singapore. As a leading specialist recruiter for banking and financial services, Selby Jennings SG has been supporting individuals and organisations in this industry through change since the firm was first established in 2004. From the transformations that have resulted from innovative technology to the evolution driven by competition and the new thinking required by regulation the last decade or so has been a busy time. COVID-19 has presented another set of challenges and another swathe of change, both operationally and when it comes to hiring and financial jobs in Singapore.

Risk and opportunity often come hand in hand - Selby Jennings SG works with banks, insurers and asset managers looking to manage risk and capitalise on the potential rewards of great teambuilding. The firm has an extensive history in the local market in Singapore and is well known as one of the go to financial services recruiting firms in the region. First founded in 2004, Selby Jennings SG helps to ensure that both candidates and employers have confidence in the recruitment process and enjoy peace of mind that it is in expert hands.v