Episode 2 of The Freshly Squeezed Podcast is here, just in time for some easy listening as thousands get ready to depart for the conference halls, and beaches, of Barcelona.

Ed James, Founding Director of niche recruitment firm RCQ Associates is lucky “Guinea Pig number 2” as host, Tom Lemmon’s new podcast continues to gain momentum.

James founded RCQ almost exactly 10 years to the day, helping hundreds if not thousands of structured finance professionals find new roles and hire new faces.

In this episode, he discussed a range of topics from what it’s like to set up and successfully manage a business, to his top tips for people when they are looking to move.

He also gave a run-down of the major hiring trends this year, and what he expects to see going forward.

With Global ABS very soon upon us, there will be countless meetings between bankers, investors, originators and more. Much of it naturally focused on getting deals done.

But there will also be quieter conversations happening in the background too. Many market participants will be looking to find a new rung to help them climb the career ladder. Others will be looking to fill key positions. As those conversations approach, James’ experience, wisdom and tips are sure to be welcome preparation.

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