Mapping the Market – Why the 2025 BFSI Salary Survey Matters More Than Ever

As the pace of change across financial services, insurance, risk & compliance, banking, and consulting continues to accelerate, so too does the need for real-time, localised insights into salary benchmarks, staffing trends, and talent movement. That’s exactly why Tyler Wren’s 2025 BFSI Salary Survey is such a critical tool for professionals and employers alike across Aotearoa and Australia.

👉 Take part in the survey here

🔍 Why This Survey Matters

Whether you’re leading a high-growth advisory firm, operating in second-line compliance, or managing teams across Australia and New Zealand, one thing is clear: clarity around pay, demand, and professional mobility is vital.

Tyler Wren’s annual salary survey isn’t just a snapshot of current numbers – it’s a living, breathing pulse check on what’s happening across the entire BFSI talent ecosystem.

Here’s what makes this survey different – and essential:

• Real-time market intelligence from those actually in the roles – not outdated job board data.
• Deep dives across risk & compliance, legal, insurance, banking, and consulting sectors.
• Insight into both salary and benefits expectations – including flexibility, remote work, bonuses, and wellbeing support.
• Trans-Tasman comparison – how are New Zealand professionals stacking up to their Australian counterparts? Where’s the talent going, and why?

📈 Emerging Trends: What We’re Seeing Already

While the full report will land later in the year, early indicators and conversations from the frontlines of recruitment are highlighting several key shifts:

1. Specialist Talent in High Demand

Risk and compliance professionals, particularly in AML/CFT, conduct risk, and regulatory advisory, remain highly sought after. The introduction of enhanced regulatory expectations in both countries has driven sustained demand – but supply isn’t keeping pace.

2. Consulting Growth Continues

The advisory and consulting space continues to expand, particularly in areas like internal audit, regulatory compliance, and financial crime consulting. With the Big 4 and niche firms growing their teams, there’s significant trans-Tasman competition for experienced talent.

3. Insurance Sector on the Move

We’re seeing growth across both Life and General Insurance, especially in claims, underwriting, and specialist broking. Roles tied to climate, ESG, and data analytics are starting to shape future needs.

4. Cross-Tasman Career Moves

An increasing number of Kiwis are making the move to Australia, drawn by higher salaries and bigger markets. However, the reverse is also true – especially when lifestyle, flexible working, and fast career progression come into play. Employers who can position their culture and progression plans well are winning returning expats.

5. Wider Pay Gaps – But Also More Transparency

We’re seeing salary gaps widen in some areas, particularly at mid and senior levels between New Zealand and Australia. But there’s also a stronger push for pay transparency, especially from younger professionals and those in risk and governance-focused roles.

🌐 A New Zealand Focus with Trans-Tasman Relevance

Although the core salary figures are based on the New Zealand market, the survey draws on insights from our Australian clients and candidates to offer a balanced perspective. This enables hiring managers and professionals on both sides of the Tasman to benchmark, compare, and plan with confidence.

💡Why You Should Take Part

Whether you’re looking to hire, grow, retain or transition, the data in this survey can help you:

• Benchmark salaries and benefits packages accurately and competitively.
• Understand the career motivations of professionals in your sector.
• Identify the growing areas of demand and potential talent shortages.
• Make informed hiring or job search decisions across borders.

🌏 Built for Aotearoa and Australia

At Tyler Wren, we’re passionate about the local market – but we also know how globally mobile and connected our professionals have become. By gathering insights directly from people working across banking, financial services, consulting, and insurance on both sides of the ditch, we’re able to offer an unmatched view of what’s really happening in the sector.

🚀 Contribute to the 2025 BFSI Salary Survey

This is your chance to shape the conversation and access the insights that matter most in your profession. Whether you’re in Auckland, Sydney, Christchurch, Melbourne or Wellington – your input matters.

✅ Complete the 2025 Salary Survey here

It only takes a few minutes and your voice helps produce better outcomes for everyone in the sector.

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