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Wanted: Compliance hires as finance firms ramp up spying on staff

A survey from Nasdaq, which polled 210 banks, funds, and market infrastructure firms globally, found that investment in compliance talent increased this year across almost all levels in the profession

Hiring plans got curbed in 2020. But there is one department bosses are keen to grow: Compliance
Hiring plans got curbed in 2020. But there is one department bosses are keen to grow: Compliance Photo: Getty Images

The pandemic has forced many of the world’s largest finance firms to slash hiring plans for 2021. But there is one department bosses are keen to grow: Compliance.

A global compliance survey from trading giant Nasdaq, which polled 210 senior compliance professionals from banks, funds, and market infrastructure firms globally, found that investment in compliance talent increased this year across almost all levels in the profession. And hiring will gain next year, especially in analyst-level roles. 

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