Author Archives: MBK Search
Top Five Remote Interview Tips
Preparing for a remote interview can cause stress for many people, but following a few simple tips can prevent much of this anxiety. Like many other things in life, the true key to remote interviews is preparation. Here are five simple tips to follow to be prepared for your next remote interview: Continue reading
MBK Spotlight – Referral Program
At MBK Search, we deeply value the relationships that we have with our extensive network of industry professionals. As such, whenever someone in our community passes along a trusted referral we want them to have full confidence that their colleague … Continue reading
Internal Audit Market Outlook – Q1 & Q2 2021
The market for internal auditors continues to be hot going into the two quarters of 2021. As economic concerns and COVID uncertainties decrease, we anticipate that the demand for strong talent will only increase as companies loosen purse strings and job seekers decide to start looking again. Continue reading
Five Ways to Prepare for a Phone Interview
Prior to the interview, it is important to address the key challenges that phone interviews present to potential candidates. These problems are not issues you have to worry about in live situations so it is best to deal with them … Continue reading
Post Trade-Ops Not Just for Traders Anymore
Post-trade operations is evolving beyond its status as a stepping-stone to the front-lines of trading. As the front office slashes staff, the back office is quickly becoming an attractive career path for new entrants into the financial services sector. But … Continue reading
Information Security Risks that Should Keep Hedge Fund Managers Up At Night
Information security is a growing concern that impacts almost every aspect of our daily lives – from the soccer mom whose email gets hacked to the multi-billion dollar corporation whose business is ground to a halt due to a massive … Continue reading
Five Ways to Supercharge Your GRC Career
Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) is one of the fastest growing career disciplines in the financial services industry. As such, there are many opportunities for both individuals who seek to get into these fields as well as those who wish … Continue reading
MBK Market Commentary – IT Audit
Information Technology Audit/Technology Risk Management continues to be a very active subset of the broader Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) market for talent. Talent Demand: High Talent Supply: Moderate Active Industries: Banking, Financial Services, Insurance, Management Consulting, Investment Management, and … Continue reading
Cybersecurity Talent Outlook for 2016
The cybersecurity hiring market is tight, and while it will open up in the future, supply and demand are unlikely to reach parity anytime soon. As governance, risk and compliance becomes a greater concern for many companies, the cybersecurity professional … Continue reading
Five Things to Look for When Hiring GRC Professionals
Choosing the right person to hire is incredibly difficult, regardless of what industry you are in. In the world of Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC), the consequences of a hiring manager making poor decisions are huge and can have a … Continue reading →