In his latest Travillian Next piece, Patrick Cooney, Search Consultant – Banking and Fintech Search, draws a compelling parallel between football and community banking, using the metaphor of offense and defense to explore hiring trends over the past two years. Following industry-shaking events like the collapse of FTX and Silicon Valley Bank, the recruitment landscape shifted heavily toward risk and compliance roles—banking’s defensive line. But as we move into the second half of 2024, demand is swinging back toward offensive talent: revenue drivers, strategists, and tech-forward leaders. Cooney emphasizes that banks must continue balancing risk oversight with growth-focused hiring to remain resilient and competitive.

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