Equities and Multi-Asset Compensation Guide

Our latest annual market guide provides an in-depth analysis of hiring trends and compensation data over the past 12 months across Public Equities, Multi-Asset, and Fund of Funds markets, based on data collected from nearly 600 finance professionals working in front-office teams within investment management and equity research.

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Our key findings

• The sell-side has continued to see a focus on efficiency and cost-cutting, with consolidation and restructuring being the consistent theme in 2023/4.

• Multi-manager hedge funds remain the one buoyant segment in the market, with a 20% increase in hiring at the Analyst level. However, recruitment efforts have become noticeably more targeted.

• Turbulent long-only performance has resulted in a demonstrable slowdown in recruitment needs as funds get squeezed between passive and long-short funds. 

• Fund of funds recruitment has been relatively stable, with a particular uptick in moves from investment consultancies, reflecting the broader changes in the pensions landscape.

• Hiring diverse talent in long-short funds remains a key strategic priority and we have seen a concentrated effort by multi-manager funds to encourage more female participation in the sector, especially at graduate and junior levels.

Our guide offers valuable insights into the industry's evolving hiring trends and compensation. As firms navigate the challenges and opportunities ahead, we highlight key areas for strategic growth and the importance of adapting hiring strategies to stay competitive. For a deeper dive into our findings or to benchmark your hiring plans, please reach out to our team.

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