The risk management landscape is undergoing rapid transformation, shaped by regulatory changes, economic uncertainty, and the increasing focus on operational resilience.
In this evolving environment, having accurate, data-driven insights into salary trends and hiring activity is critical for both businesses seeking top talent and professionals planning their next career move.
Our Risk Salary Guide 2025 provides an in-depth analysis of compensation benchmarks, hiring trends, and market movements across corporate and investment banking, fintech, asset management, and hedge funds. This guide is designed to serve as a critical reference point for organisations making strategic talent decisions and professionals navigating career progression.
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Why download the 2025 Risk Salary Guide?
1. Gain access to comprehensive salary data
Understanding compensation trends is essential for staying competitive in the market. This guide provides detailed salary benchmarks across key risk roles, from Analyst to Managing Director, enabling firms to structure competitive offers and professionals to assess their earning potential.
2. Understand hiring trends and market shifts
The financial services industry is experiencing significant demand for specialised risk professionals. Key hiring trends include:
- A resurgence in recruitment following a cautious hiring market in 2024.
- Increased demand for specialists in technology risk, regulatory compliance, and financial crime.
- The evolving role of risk professionals in fintech and private markets requires expertise in AI-driven risk management and liquidity risk.
3. Gain exclusive industry insights
Drawing on over 20 years of expertise, our team has compiled insights from direct engagement with senior hiring managers, candidates, and market data. This report offers valuable perspectives on:
- The shifting role of risk management in financial services.
- The most sought-after skills and experience in 2025.
- How firms are adapting their talent strategies to changing market conditions.
Why trust Pure Search?
As a leading executive search firm, we specialise in connecting top-tier risk professionals with the world’s leading financial institutions. Our deep market knowledge and extensive network allow us to provide unmatched insights into hiring trends, salary benchmarks, and career progression.
- We work with global financial institutions – including investment banks, hedge funds, fintech firms, and asset managers.
- Our insights are grounded in real-world data – based on placements, industry research, and direct conversations with hiring managers and candidates.
- We advise professionals at every stage of their careers – from Analysts seeking new opportunities to Managing Directors building high-performing teams.
Request your free copy today
Stay ahead in an increasingly competitive market. Click the button below to request your free copy of the 2025 Risk Salary Guide and gain the insights you need to make informed hiring and career decisions.
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James oversees a team of experts who help Financial Services clients, including Investment Banking, Asset Management, Hedge Funds, Insurance, and Trading Houses, with their hiring needs. rnrnHe has operated in this space for almost a decade and is dedicated to delivering the best service possible to his clients and candidates. James has matched countless candidates to their perfect roles - from AVP to MD and remains in contact to guide their careers and maximise their potential. rnrnJames holds a 2:1 Geography and International Relations degree from Oxford Brookes University. He previously worked in the risk teams at BRUIN Financial & Eximius before setting up the team at Pure. rnrnJames is a keen footballer and played in the only non-league football match at Wembley Stadium as part of their Rainbow Laces campaign. In addition, James has spoken on several panels about LGBTQ+ inclusion in sports.
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