On International Women’s Day 2021 many individuals and firms will #choosetochallenge and at Black Swan Group we are encouraging the same.  While gender diversity remains a hot topic throughout recruitment processes, ultimately without further action we won’t ultimately see enough change.   The fifth and final Hampton-Alexander Review was published at the end of February […]

Market trends Compliance recruitment has been resilient to the recent impact of COVID-19. In general our contacts have seen an increase in their workload, increased volatility, structural and logistical concerns, and the potential for increased regulatory risk (eg short selling ban). Many firms have implemented short term hiring freezes (often as a by-product of assuring […]

Senior Middle Office hire for significant US based fund who launched a satellite office in London last year – the role will report into the UK Head of Operations and cover the full trade life cycle. The ideal candidate will have buyside experience and an in depth understanding of equity swaps. Role paying up to […]

With the UK moving into lockdown many interview processes went on hold.  The reality was the firm had not stopped hiring; it was more the lack of knowledge on what to do next.  Firms were unsure if they could onboard staff from home.  Do they send out a laptop?  With screens?  A Mouse?  Can we […]

With many of us having to adapt to ‘the new normal’ I thought it might be helpful to share some of our home working tips.  As recruiters, we are used to being out and about, flitting from coffee shop to office reception and engaging constantly with people.  An office of mostly extroverts we are energised […]

$4bn hedge fund looking to make a senior growth hire in middle-office. The role will support an investment team of 12 (PM’s, execution traders and analysts) across EMEA and US markets covering the following products; cash equity, OTC and listed equity derivatives, Futures, CDS, Repos and convertible bonds. The successful candidate will be responsible for […]

It has been an interesting year hasn’t it? From a recruitment point of view, it’s certainly had its ups and downs but I can still look back to some real positives from this year. Upon reflection; we’ve been fortunate enough to assist on some great hires and work with some excellent candidates, there’s a more […]

Market Trends Following the impact in Q2 of the COVID19 pandemic, the second half of the year has seen progressive adjustment and acceptance of our current restrictions, only temporarily slowed by lockdown 2 on November 5th. We have all become very familiar with video call on the various platforms and a front to back remote […]

Next up, Black Swan Group are hosting a Zoom session with Kelly Paxton the “Pink Collar Crime” expert.  https://kellypaxton.com/about In a 10-year period, women embezzlement arrests rose over 40% while male embezzlement arrests only rose 4%. Women now have access to funds and are in positions where embezzlement is generally most prevalent. But that doesn’t mean […]

A scientifically-driven asset manager are looking to make their first middle-office hire outside of the Head of Operations. The requirement has come about through a period of significant growth and would be an excellent opportunity for candidates rolling off a banking operations graduate scheme with 3-5 years experience (fixed income exposure preferable; CDS, IRS, Repo, […]

A leading European Asset Manager are looking to hire a Trade Support Manager into their London office. Reporting into the Head of Middle Office the successful candidate will be the middle office lead alongside their day to day BAU. Although this is a managerial position, previous managerial experience is not a pre-requisite and senior middle […]

Junior Fund Accountant position with a leading hedge fund located in Mayfair – successful candidate will have 1-2 years Fund Accounting experience within a bank or fund administrator and would be looking to make the move into a fund. Paying up to £60k + bonus. $3bn Hedge Fund looking to add a pure TA to […]

A first hand insight into the world of insider trading, ethics and conduct and a “must” for any Risk, Compliance, Legal and Governance professionals to hear him speak. The New York Times called him “The secret witness at the center of the biggest insider trading case in a generation.” Date : 1st June 2020 Time […]

Employee wellbeing during the pandemic This year marks my 6th year with Black Swan Group, and I am now showing my age, my 20th year in recruitment! I have witnessed a lot in the wonderful world of Financial Services recruitment, but I have never known a year quite like 2020. For all of us, the […]

can not think of a better theme than ‘kindness’ for all of us to develop ourselves further.  Thankfully this is this years theme for Mental Health Awareness Week which will take place from the 18th to the 24th May in the UK. Mental Health Awareness Week was founded by the Mental Health Foundation whose mission […]