Guest Speaker:
Mr. David Swan, Director
Financial Services Division, Robert Walters Japan
"EMPLOYMENT TRENDS AFFECTING
FOREIGN FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS"
Schedule
| Date: |
Wednesday, May 28, 2008 |
| Time: |
12:00 to 13:30 |
| Venue: |
HSBC Building (MAP)
Multi-purpose Room, 10F
3-11-1 Nihonbashi, Chuo-ku |
| Cost: |
¥3,000 (payable at the door) |
| Language: |
This presentation will be conducted IN ENGLISH. |
Mr. Swan will address:
- An overview of the employment market in Japan
- Recent trends in recruiting for foreign financial institutions and the impact of the sub-prime crises
- Challenges faced by foreign financial institutions in hiring quality staff
- Observations from the Robert Walters 2008 Salary Survey
- Ideas for more effective recruiting
As Director of the Financial Services Division at Robert Walters Japan, David Swan manages a total of seven teams specializing in Accounting & Audit, Operations, HR, Corporate Finance & Real Estate, Legal Compliance & Risk, Corporate Services and Sales. David joined Robert Walters Japan in 2002 as Senior Consultant on the Banking Team and within the year was promoted to Team Manager. Under David’s stewardship, Robert Walters Japan’s Financial Services Division has established itself as the leading mid-career financial services recruitment business in Tokyo. David himself has over 10 years of experience in the recruitment industry in both Japan and Australia, and maintains a strong command of the financial services job market in Tokyo. He qualified as an Australian CPA and has a Bachelor of Commerce degree from the University of Canberra. Prior to his career in recruitment, David spent several successful years working in public accounting and finance.
Boxed lunches (bentos) and beverages will be provided.