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Functional areas in which businesses are most likely to hire in financial services

Finance and operations Compliance / Regulatory / Governance Data and analytics Credit

Top technical skills in financial services

Risk analysis ESG Statutory reporting and financial control KYC due diligence Risk analysis Bilingualism / Multilingualism ESG Power BI

Top soft skills in financial services

Critical thinking Creative thinking Adaptability Problem solving Creative thinking Self-driven working Problem solving Time management

How much should I pay or earn?

Top certifications and degrees in financial services

ACAMS CISI ACA ACCA / CIMA

Top industries for financial services specialists

Private equity Investment management / Asset management Corporate banking FinTech

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The salaries listed in the Salary Guide from Robert Half are the result of a rigorous, multistep process to ensure our projections accurately reflect the marketplace. They are based on actual compensation for professionals Robert Half has matched with employers across the UK and third-party job posting data from Textkernel that we use to independently validate the salary ranges. The salaries listed in the salary tables represent starting compensation only, meaning pay for someone new to a company in the position listed. Our estimates do not include bonuses, benefits or perks. We report salaries in percentiles and ranges, recognising that professionals join companies at varied experience levels. Non-salary data referenced in this Salary Guide is based on an online survey developed by Robert Half and conducted by an independent research firm. During June and July 2024 Robert Half commissioned research amongst 1,500 respondents using an online data collection methodology. The respondents represent 500 hiring managers and 1,000 workers in finance and accounting, IT and technology, administrative and office support, marketing and creative, and the financial services industry. Respondents are drawn from a sample of SMEs to large private, publicly listed and public sector organisations across the UK. Disclaimer The Salary Guide is solely for noncommercial use, and the copyright is the exclusive property of Robert Half. This guide cannot be reproduced or disseminated in any part without Robert Half’s written permission. ©2024 Robert Half Inc. An Equal Opportunity Employer.