Michael Page on Banking Sector Job Market

The video discusses the current sentiment among Credit Suisse employees amid uncertainty and potential transfers to UBS. It highlights challenges in investment banking, particularly in IBD, and the outlook for sales and trading. The buy side market is showing growth, with new roles emerging. A comparison of the job market over the past year reveals more job seekers despite lower sentiment. The 'Invisible Revolution' report emphasizes the growing importance of work flexibility and work-life balance over salary in job considerations.

What is the general sentiment among Credit Swiss employees regarding their job security?

• Excited and hopeful

• Indifferent and unconcerned

• Gloomy and uncertain

• Optimistic and confident

Which group of employees is speculated to be at risk of not being retained at Credit Swiss?

• Employees with less than 5 years of experience

• Contract workers

• Employees with over 10 years of experience

• Senior management

What is the current state of the investment banking sector at Credit Swiss?

• Stable and consistent

• Weak and challenging

• Thriving with many opportunities

• Rapidly growing

How is the buy side of the market performing compared to the sell side?

• The buy side is shrinking

• The buy side is declining

• The buy side is stagnant

• The buy side is growing

What is a key factor that job seekers prioritize over salary post-pandemic?

• Work flexibility and work-life balance

• Company reputation

• Office location

• Job title

What is the name of the report that discusses the changing priorities of job seekers?

• The New Normal

• The Great Shift

• The Future of Work

• The Invisible Revolution

How are banks responding to the demand for work flexibility?

• By ignoring it completely

• By offering more work-from-home options

• By reducing salaries

• By increasing office hours