Financial Services Professionals Job Seeking Trends in 2026
According to a recent report on bonus expectations by eFinancialCareers, there is a sense of uncertainty among financial services professionals regarding their job security and future career prospects. The survey, which gathered responses from 2,000 professionals in the industry, revealed that many individuals are contemplating a job change in the coming year.
Job Insecurity and Job Seeking
The report highlighted a correlation between job insecurity and the likelihood of seeking new employment opportunities in 2026. Professionals who expressed feelings of insecurity about their current roles were more inclined to explore new job options compared to their more secure counterparts.
Interestingly, the data indicated that individuals at certain banks were more likely to consider job transitions. Among the top banks where employees were contemplating job changes were Wells Fargo, DBS in Singapore, and Standard Chartered. These institutions stood out for having a higher proportion of professionals expressing job insecurity.
One Wells Fargo associate from Canada voiced concerns about job security, citing a fear of retaliation from upper management and dissatisfaction with the current work environment. The associate also mentioned financial concerns, stating that compensation adjustments had not kept up with market inflation.
Conversely, professionals at Goldman Sachs appeared to be more content with their roles, with one sales associate in Asia expressing satisfaction with learning and growth opportunities within the organization. This sentiment was reflected in expectations of a significant bonus increase compared to the previous year.
Anticipated Job Seeking Challenges
While there was a clear link between job insecurity and job seeking intentions, the report also noted that the anticipated difficulty of finding new employment did not significantly deter professionals from considering job changes. The data suggested that factors beyond perceived challenges influenced individuals’ decisions to explore new opportunities.
The report presented a comprehensive overview of job seeking trends among financial services professionals, highlighting differences across various banks and regions. It provided valuable insights into the factors influencing professionals’ career decisions and aspirations for the upcoming year.
