Banks and asset managers in ESG hiring spree as investor demand grows

Number of senior ESG roles in financial services jumps 50% in a year

Pedro Gonçalves
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The number of senior level jobs in UK financial services businesses has jumped 50% from 460 to 690 in the past year, according to new research.

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