There are more similarities between fundamental and quantitative investing than many investment professionals realize.

And understanding both, as well as how AI is bringing them closer together, could become a significant advantage for anyone building a career in investing.

In this episode of the Searching Smarter podcast, we're joined by Ying Hua, Founder and CEO of Implied, an AI-native equity investment research firm.

Ying has previously held investment roles at Goldman Sachs and Citadel, and shares her perspective on the future of investing, why technical skills matter (not just to quant investors), and how AI is impacting career paths for finance professionals.

If you're an investment professional looking to stay ahead or just want to understand how AI could impact the future of the industry, this is an episode you won't want to miss.

Covered in this episode:

• 0:00 – Intro
• 0:48 – Fundamental vs. quantitative investing - the similarities and differences.
• 2:41 – Where technical skills fit into the future of investing.
• 5:00 – How AI is accelerating learning for both fundamental and quant investors.
• 6:05 – The role of data in investment decision-making.
• 10:17 – Inside an AI-native investment research process.
• 14:14 – Why Ying made her investors learn to code and why fundamental investors should understand quant.
• 21:49 – What junior candidates should be thinking about AI when pursuing investing careers.
• 27:27 – Is AI helping or harming career opportunities in finance?

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AI is already reshaping the financial services sector. But it isn’t just the candidates with technical skills who are progressing their careers.

In this episode of the Searching Smarter podcast, we’re joined by Rebecca Patterson. Rebecca is the former Chief Investment Strategist at Bridgewater Associates and a Senior Fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations.

Drawing on decades of experience across global markets and investment leadership, Rebecca explores exactly how AI is changing finance, where human judgement should still remain central, and how the next generation of financial professionals can prepare for the opportunities and risks ahead.

We uncover the most essential skill that AI can’t replace and the keys to developing those skills. We also explore how AI could reshape investment research and decision-making and where the technology is currently experiencing growing pains.

If you’re searching for your next role in financial sciences & services, this episode will help you cut through the noise around AI and understand where to place your focus.

Covered in this episode:

• 00:41 – Where AI is shaping the finance industry today.
• 01:39 – Where finance needs to hold back on AI and keep humans in the decision-making process.
• 04:05 – The growing pains facing AI adoption across the financial sector.
• 05:59 – How AI could reshape opportunities for early-career finance professionals.
• 09:18 – Should early-career professionals prioritize AI fluency or human skills?
• 13:16 – Who will succeed in the future of financial services?
• 14:46 – How AI will change investment research and decision-making.
• 19:40 – Where human judgement remains the key differentiator.
• 24:34 – What prediction-market data can tell us.
• 27:05 – What is currently overhyped in financial labor markets?
• 29:29 – The skill every finance professional should spend more time developing.

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Breaking into financial services has never been easy.

But in a world where candidates have access to the same advanced tools, resources, and information, standing out is becoming more challenging than ever.

So what separates the candidates who secure the most competitive opportunities from those who get left behind?

In this episode, we're joined by Anthony Cheung, Chief Content & Culture Officer at AmplifyME, an organization that has spent years helping aspiring finance professionals develop the skills, experience, and confidence needed to succeed in highly competitive sectors.

Anthony shares practical strategies for standing out, explains how AI is changing expectations, and reveals the traits and skills employers are increasingly looking for in early-career talent.

Whether you're preparing for your first role or looking to gain an edge in a crowded market for your next move, this episode is packed with actionable insights.

Covered in this episode:

• 0:00 – Intro
• 1:00 – Where the talent bar sits in today's market.
• 2:19 – How new tools and technology are impacting expectations of candidates.
• 4:32 – How candidates can stand out from the crowd.
• 11:55 – The three traits most employers are looking for.
• 14:55 – The skills firms are prioritising.
• 18:11 – Should AI be allowed during the interview process?
• 21:52 – How candidates can use AI to improve interview performance.
• 24:21 – What early-career professionals should focus on most.
• And more…

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