How the Buy-Side is Using Alternative Data to Stay One Step Ahead

There’s a lot of noise about alternative data right now, but peel that back, and what you’ve got is something more serious. Not hype. Not novelty. But firms using new signals, fresh insight, and better-timed views to sharpen their edge and make calls others can’t.

And the buy-side? It’s not dipping a toe in. It’s already building models, making decisions, and shaping strategies around it.

Not all firms are there yet – but the ones that are, look different. They’re quicker. More confident. And often, just a bit ahead of everyone else.

How to excel in a Data Interview Coding Test

In the world of data, the interview process often includes a crucial step: the coding test. In this insight we’ve highlighted some key strategies and tips for you to excel this stage.

Signs of economic recovery in 2024?

As we head into 2024, there are positive economic signals, with inflation slowing and interest rates topping out. Will this increasing economic confidence translate into greater opportunities for 2024?

Working hard in recruitment

You are expected to work hard in any job and sector – this is undoubtedly the case in recruitment but what does this actually mean?

Hard-working vs Working Hard

There is a difference between the two statements, and understanding the difference can influence your approach to a role.

Tomorrow’s Financial Technologists

Approximately 26% of the technology workforce are women, further decreasing in financial technology. We want to reshape this statistic by educating young women that there is not one single pathway.

How to start your job search

To avoid aimless scrolling and ensure your search is fruitful, it’s important to take some time to determine what you truly want in a job. In this insight we provide some tips to help you get started.

Overcoming your fear at work

The practical process of speaking up and vocalising thoughts can be daunting for many but by putting processes in place to treat every comment in the same way will positively impact the mental well-being of the team.

What questions should you be asking a recruiter?

When recruiters call to discuss a role we are working on, we are trying to learn about the person behind the CV and whether we have a position that suits your talents, personality, and goals.

Establishing the boundaries of AI

Can machines make better decisions than humans? Evidence shows that before building AI into their business, talent development teams must establish boundaries to ensure trust among candidates and clients.