Top talent trends we predict across Investment Management in 2025

1. Super Funds Managing More In-House

Super funds are continuing to internalise more to cut costs and take greater control. This shift is creating opportunities for professionals with experience in investment strategy, risk management, projects and team leadership who can help drive these changes.

2. Investment Data: Demand for Data and SaaS Expertise

The continued evolving nature of how investment data is managed has made business intelligence and SaaS platforms critical. Firms need professionals who can manage investment data effectively, improve decision-making and drive operational efficiency to stay ahead.

3. Navigating Regulatory Reforms

Ongoing regulatory reforms are reshaping how fund managers and super funds operate, particularly around ESG reporting, portfolio transparency and derivative transaction reporting. APRA's liquidity risk management standards and new requirements for derivative transactions are driving demand for talent with compliance and governance expertise to manage these changes.

4. Private Markets Specialists in Demand

Private markets like private credit and infrastructure are growing, offering attractive long-term returns. With private markets forecast to grow beyond $18 trillion globally by 2027, local firms need experts in alternative investments, deal structuring and compliance to capitalise on this trend. Private credit has seen huge growth, so it will be interesting to see if this continues.

5. Expanding ETF Expertise

ETFs are growing fast as investors look for cost-effective and flexible options. Firms are expanding their offerings, creating opportunities for professionals with skills in product development, marketing and investor engagement to lead the charge. We anticipate that the rapid growth of ETFs will require robust operating models, potentially driving significant transformations in operational structures and processes

6. End-to-End Service Integration

Across the investment management industry, many clients are turning to service providers such as Street Street Alpha for integrated, end-to-end solutions. This includes portfolio management systems fully integrated with investment data, trading platforms and custody services. These projects are creating opportunities for professionals with expertise in system integration, data management and project delivery to support these complex transformations.

If you'd like to discuss any of the above or have a general discussion about the market, please call Steve Ash on 0439 441 758.