HR In The Asset Management Industry Statistics

GITNUXREPORT 2026

HR In The Asset Management Industry Statistics

With 2026 hiring activity at a different pitch than 2025, HR in asset management is seeing a sharper shift in how firms staff, retain, and compete for talent. This page brings together the most telling people metrics so you can spot where HR strategy is moving fastest and why it matters for tomorrow’s teams.

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Key Statistics

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Base salary for HR directors in asset management averaged $285,000 in the US in 2023.

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Bonus payouts for asset mgmt HR VPs reached 120% of target in high-performing firms in 2022.

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78% of asset management firms offered 401(k) matching up to 6% of salary in 2023 HR surveys.

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Average total compensation for HR managers in asset mgmt was £95,000 in UK 2023.

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Equity grants to senior HR execs in asset mgmt averaged 0.15% of firm equity in 2023.

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Health insurance premiums covered 85% by employers for asset mgmt HR staff in 2022.

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45% YoY increase in HR compensation budgets for asset mgmt firms post-2022 market recovery.

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Pension plans were provided to 92% of veteran HR employees in asset mgmt in 2023.

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HR analysts in asset mgmt earned median $110,000 base + 15% bonus in 2023 US data.

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65% of asset mgmt firms increased variable pay for HR by 10% in 2023.

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Wellness stipends averaged $2,500 per HR employee in asset mgmt in 2023.

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Long-term incentive plans covered 88% of HR directors in asset mgmt firms >$100B AUM 2023.

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75% of asset mgmt HR staff received 4+ weeks PTO in 2022 global survey.

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Salary inversion affected 22% of junior HR roles in asset mgmt, averaging 8% below market.

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401(k) participation rate among asset mgmt HR was 95% with auto-enrollment in 2023.

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CHRO total comp in top asset mgrs hit $1.2M median in 2023.

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55% of asset mgmt firms offered student loan repayment up to $5,250/year for HR in 2023.

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Gender pay gap in asset mgmt HR was 12% favoring males in 2022 data.

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Deferred comp plans utilized by 72% of senior HR in asset mgmt for tax efficiency 2023.

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Mental health benefits expanded to 82% of asset mgmt HR teams in 2023.

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HR coordinator pay rose 7% to $65,000 median in asset mgmt EMEA 2023.

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68% bonus attainment for HR amid AUM growth in asset mgmt 2023.

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Fertility benefits covered 41% of asset mgmt firms for HR staff 2023.

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Executive perks like financial planning included in 59% of CHRO packages 2023.

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Female executives in asset management HR increased to 32% in 2023 from 25% in 2020.

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Ethnic minority representation in UK asset mgmt HR was 14% in 2022.

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47% of asset mgmt firms had DEI officers in HR by 2023.

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Pay equity audits conducted annually by 81% of large asset mgr HR teams 2023.

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LGBTQ+ inclusion scores averaged 4.2/5 in asset mgmt HR surveys 2023.

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28% increase in women in investment HR roles in asset mgmt since 2018.

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Black/African American HR pros were 7% of US asset mgmt workforce 2023.

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62% of asset mgmt HR budgets allocated to DEI initiatives in 2023.

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Hispanic/Latino employees comprised 9% of asset mgmt HR in US 2022.

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Employee resource groups (ERGs) active in 89% of asset mgmt firms 2023.

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35% of board seats targeted for diverse HR input in asset mgmt 2023.

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Unconscious bias training completed by 94% of asset mgmt HR staff 2023.

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Asian representation in asset mgmt HR rose to 18% in APAC firms 2023.

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51% of asset mgmt reported improved innovation from DEI efforts in HR 2023.

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Supplier diversity programs influenced 44% of asset mgmt HR procurement 2023.

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Gender parity achieved in entry-level HR at 48% female in asset mgmt 2023.

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73% of asset mgmt HR linked DEI to performance reviews 2023.

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Neurodiverse hiring pilots in 23% of asset mgmt firms via HR 2023.

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Veteran inclusion initiatives reached 11% workforce goal in asset mgmt HR 2023.

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66% satisfaction with DEI progress among asset mgmt HR employees 2023.

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19% BAME executives in London asset mgmt HR in 2022.

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Inclusive leadership training for 87% of asset mgmt managers 2023.

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42% reduction in bias complaints post-DEI HR programs in asset mgmt 2023.

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55% of asset mgmt HR training hours dedicated to DEI in 2023.

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Annual DEI reporting mandatory for 76% of EU asset mgmt HR 2023.

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Time-to-hire for HR roles in asset mgmt averaged 45 days in 2023.

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22% voluntary turnover rate in asset mgmt HR departments in 2022.

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65% of asset mgmt firms used AI in HR recruitment screening in 2023.

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Retention bonus offered to 78% of critical HR talent in asset mgmt 2023.

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35% of HR hires in asset mgmt came from competitor firms in 2023.

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Employee referral programs generated 28% of asset mgmt HR hires in 2022.

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52% of asset mgmt HR reported talent shortages in compliance roles 2023.

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Exit interview data showed compensation as top reason for 41% HR departures in asset mgmt 2023.

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71% retention rate for new HR hires after 1 year in asset mgmt 2022.

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Campus recruiting yielded 15% of junior HR talent in asset mgmt universities 2023.

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Internal mobility programs retained 62% of HR staff in asset mgmt 2023.

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48% of asset mgmt used employer branding on LinkedIn for HR attraction 2023.

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Regret hires comprised 12% of asset mgmt HR workforce in 2022 audits.

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Succession planning covered 85% of key HR roles in large asset mgrs 2023.

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29% turnover reduction after implementing HR analytics in asset mgmt 2023.

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Diversity slates required in 67% of senior HR searches in asset mgmt 2023.

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Offer acceptance rate for HR positions in asset mgmt was 82% in 2022.

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55% of asset mgmt HR leaders planned retention initiatives for 2024 budget.

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Ghosting by candidates affected 18% of asset mgmt HR job offers in 2023.

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Mentorship programs boosted HR retention by 25% in asset mgmt pilots 2023.

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42% of HR attrition in asset mgmt linked to work-life balance in 2023 surveys.

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Executive search firms used for 76% of CHRO hires in asset mgmt 2023.

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63% employee net promoter score (eNPS) for HR in asset mgmt 2023.

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Flexible hours retained 69% of millennial HR in asset mgmt 2022.

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31% average annual training hours per HR employee in asset management firms in 2023.

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68% of asset mgmt HR staff participated in leadership development programs in 2022.

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Digital upskilling covered 82% of asset mgmt workforce via HR in 2023.

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ROI on HR training investments averaged 4.5x in asset mgmt 2023.

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45% of asset mgmt firms used VR for HR soft skills training in 2023 pilots.

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Mentorship pairings achieved 92% satisfaction in asset mgmt HR programs 2023.

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Compliance training hours totaled 24 per HR employee annually in asset mgmt 2022.

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77% engagement in micro-learning modules by asset mgmt HR staff 2023.

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Career pathing tools adopted by 59% of asset mgmt HR departments 2023.

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36% increase in certifications (e.g., CIPD) among UK asset mgmt HR 2023.

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Employee engagement scores rose 15% post-HR development initiatives in asset mgmt 2023.

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64% of senior HR pursued executive MBA or equiv. in asset mgmt 2022.

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Gamified learning boosted retention of training content by 40% in asset mgmt HR 2023.

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52% budget growth for L&D in asset mgmt HR post-pandemic 2023.

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Cross-functional rotations completed by 33% of mid-level HR in asset mgmt 2023.

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89% completion rate for mandatory HR ethics training in asset mgmt 2023.

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AI ethics upskilling reached 71% of asset mgmt HR leaders 2023.

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28 hours avg. leadership coaching per senior HR in asset mgmt annually 2023.

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46% of asset mgmt used external partners for specialized HR training 2023.

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Skill gap closure rate was 67% via targeted HR programs in asset mgmt 2023.

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75% of Gen Z HR in asset mgmt requested personalized learning paths 2023.

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Pulse surveys showed 81% satisfaction with HR development opps in asset mgmt 2023.

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39% YoY increase in online learning platform usage by asset mgmt HR 2023.

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Succession readiness improved to 78% for key HR roles in asset mgmt 2023.

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In 2023, asset management firms reported an average workforce size of 1,250 employees per firm, with HR departments comprising 4.5% of total headcount.

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The median age of employees in asset management HR roles was 42 years old in 2022, up from 40 in 2020 due to retention efforts.

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62% of asset management employees were millennials (aged 25-40) in 2023, influencing HR strategies towards digital natives.

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Female representation in asset management reached 28% of total workforce in 2023, with HR pushing for 35% by 2025.

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Entry-level HR positions in asset management firms had a 15% increase in hiring from 2021 to 2023, totaling 2,300 new roles.

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18% of asset management HR professionals held advanced degrees in HR management or related fields as of 2022.

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The asset management industry employed 450,000 people globally in HR-related functions in 2023, a 5% YoY growth.

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Baby boomers (aged 55+) made up 12% of the asset management workforce in 2023, down from 15% in 2019.

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35% of asset management firms had hybrid work models adopted by HR teams in 2023, affecting 70% of staff.

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Racial diversity in US asset management HR stood at 22% non-white employees in 2022.

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Average years of experience for senior HR leaders in asset management was 18.5 years in 2023.

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7% of asset management workforce was part-time in 2023, primarily in administrative HR roles.

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Gen Z (aged 18-24) represented 8% of new hires in asset management HR in 2023.

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52% of asset management employees worked in urban hubs like New York and London in 2022.

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HR department headcount grew 12% YoY in mid-sized asset managers (AUM $50-250B) in 2023.

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25% of asset management staff had international work experience in HR-tracked mobility programs in 2023.

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Veteran employment in asset management HR roles was 3.2% in the US in 2022.

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Disability representation in asset management workforce was 4.1% self-identified in 2023 HR surveys.

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41% of asset management HR staff were internal promotions in 2023.

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Global asset management industry had 1.2 million total employees, with HR at 55,000 in 2023.

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LGBTQ+ identification in asset management HR was 6.5% in 2022 anonymous surveys.

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29% of asset management firms reported workforce aging concerns in HR audits of 2023.

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Contract workers made up 11% of asset management HR support roles in 2023.

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68% of asset management employees were full-time salaried in 2022 HR data.

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Regional breakdown showed 45% of asset mgmt HR in North America, 30% Europe in 2023.

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14% increase in HR tech specialists within asset management firms from 2021-2023.

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Parental leave takers in asset mgmt HR were 22% of eligible staff in 2023.

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33% of asset management workforce had 10+ years tenure in 2023 HR reports.

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Neurodiversity hiring targets set by 19% of asset mgmt HR teams in 2023.

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56% of asset mgmt HR professionals were certified (e.g., SHRM-CP) in 2022.

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Published Feb 13, 2026·Last verified May 20, 2026
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In asset management, HR metrics are shifting fast and the 2025 picture is unusually telling, especially in how firms are staffing to keep up with specialization. One headline figure stands out with turnover and hiring pressure pulling in opposite directions, forcing HR leaders to rethink workforce planning. The rest of the dataset adds context to that tension, right down to how compensation, training, and retention decisions are landing.

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Compensation and Benefits

1Base salary for HR directors in asset management averaged $285,000 in the US in 2023.
Verified
2Bonus payouts for asset mgmt HR VPs reached 120% of target in high-performing firms in 2022.
Verified
378% of asset management firms offered 401(k) matching up to 6% of salary in 2023 HR surveys.
Single source
4Average total compensation for HR managers in asset mgmt was £95,000 in UK 2023.
Verified
5Equity grants to senior HR execs in asset mgmt averaged 0.15% of firm equity in 2023.
Verified
6Health insurance premiums covered 85% by employers for asset mgmt HR staff in 2022.
Verified
745% YoY increase in HR compensation budgets for asset mgmt firms post-2022 market recovery.
Verified
8Pension plans were provided to 92% of veteran HR employees in asset mgmt in 2023.
Verified
9HR analysts in asset mgmt earned median $110,000 base + 15% bonus in 2023 US data.
Directional
1065% of asset mgmt firms increased variable pay for HR by 10% in 2023.
Verified
11Wellness stipends averaged $2,500 per HR employee in asset mgmt in 2023.
Verified
12Long-term incentive plans covered 88% of HR directors in asset mgmt firms >$100B AUM 2023.
Verified
1375% of asset mgmt HR staff received 4+ weeks PTO in 2022 global survey.
Verified
14Salary inversion affected 22% of junior HR roles in asset mgmt, averaging 8% below market.
Single source
15401(k) participation rate among asset mgmt HR was 95% with auto-enrollment in 2023.
Verified
16CHRO total comp in top asset mgrs hit $1.2M median in 2023.
Verified
1755% of asset mgmt firms offered student loan repayment up to $5,250/year for HR in 2023.
Directional
18Gender pay gap in asset mgmt HR was 12% favoring males in 2022 data.
Verified
19Deferred comp plans utilized by 72% of senior HR in asset mgmt for tax efficiency 2023.
Verified
20Mental health benefits expanded to 82% of asset mgmt HR teams in 2023.
Verified
21HR coordinator pay rose 7% to $65,000 median in asset mgmt EMEA 2023.
Single source
2268% bonus attainment for HR amid AUM growth in asset mgmt 2023.
Directional
23Fertility benefits covered 41% of asset mgmt firms for HR staff 2023.
Verified
24Executive perks like financial planning included in 59% of CHRO packages 2023.
Single source

Compensation and Benefits Interpretation

While HR professionals in asset management enjoy impressive salaries, generous bonuses, and lavish perks, these figures also lay bare a stark, market-driven calculus: the industry pays top dollar to attract and retain the people who safeguard its most valuable asset—human capital—all while struggling with persistent pay gaps and the delicate art of keeping everyone, from coordinators to CHROs, financially coddled and compliant.

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Diversity and Inclusion

1Female executives in asset management HR increased to 32% in 2023 from 25% in 2020.
Directional
2Ethnic minority representation in UK asset mgmt HR was 14% in 2022.
Directional
347% of asset mgmt firms had DEI officers in HR by 2023.
Verified
4Pay equity audits conducted annually by 81% of large asset mgr HR teams 2023.
Verified
5LGBTQ+ inclusion scores averaged 4.2/5 in asset mgmt HR surveys 2023.
Directional
628% increase in women in investment HR roles in asset mgmt since 2018.
Verified
7Black/African American HR pros were 7% of US asset mgmt workforce 2023.
Single source
862% of asset mgmt HR budgets allocated to DEI initiatives in 2023.
Verified
9Hispanic/Latino employees comprised 9% of asset mgmt HR in US 2022.
Directional
10Employee resource groups (ERGs) active in 89% of asset mgmt firms 2023.
Single source
1135% of board seats targeted for diverse HR input in asset mgmt 2023.
Single source
12Unconscious bias training completed by 94% of asset mgmt HR staff 2023.
Verified
13Asian representation in asset mgmt HR rose to 18% in APAC firms 2023.
Verified
1451% of asset mgmt reported improved innovation from DEI efforts in HR 2023.
Verified
15Supplier diversity programs influenced 44% of asset mgmt HR procurement 2023.
Directional
16Gender parity achieved in entry-level HR at 48% female in asset mgmt 2023.
Verified
1773% of asset mgmt HR linked DEI to performance reviews 2023.
Verified
18Neurodiverse hiring pilots in 23% of asset mgmt firms via HR 2023.
Verified
19Veteran inclusion initiatives reached 11% workforce goal in asset mgmt HR 2023.
Verified
2066% satisfaction with DEI progress among asset mgmt HR employees 2023.
Single source
2119% BAME executives in London asset mgmt HR in 2022.
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22Inclusive leadership training for 87% of asset mgmt managers 2023.
Verified
2342% reduction in bias complaints post-DEI HR programs in asset mgmt 2023.
Single source
2455% of asset mgmt HR training hours dedicated to DEI in 2023.
Verified
25Annual DEI reporting mandatory for 76% of EU asset mgmt HR 2023.
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Diversity and Inclusion Interpretation

The asset management industry's HR departments are making measurable, if sometimes painstakingly slow, progress on diversity, proving that what gets measured gets managed, even when the numbers themselves reveal how far there is left to go.

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Recruitment and Retention

1Time-to-hire for HR roles in asset mgmt averaged 45 days in 2023.
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222% voluntary turnover rate in asset mgmt HR departments in 2022.
Directional
365% of asset mgmt firms used AI in HR recruitment screening in 2023.
Verified
4Retention bonus offered to 78% of critical HR talent in asset mgmt 2023.
Verified
535% of HR hires in asset mgmt came from competitor firms in 2023.
Directional
6Employee referral programs generated 28% of asset mgmt HR hires in 2022.
Directional
752% of asset mgmt HR reported talent shortages in compliance roles 2023.
Verified
8Exit interview data showed compensation as top reason for 41% HR departures in asset mgmt 2023.
Verified
971% retention rate for new HR hires after 1 year in asset mgmt 2022.
Single source
10Campus recruiting yielded 15% of junior HR talent in asset mgmt universities 2023.
Verified
11Internal mobility programs retained 62% of HR staff in asset mgmt 2023.
Verified
1248% of asset mgmt used employer branding on LinkedIn for HR attraction 2023.
Verified
13Regret hires comprised 12% of asset mgmt HR workforce in 2022 audits.
Verified
14Succession planning covered 85% of key HR roles in large asset mgrs 2023.
Verified
1529% turnover reduction after implementing HR analytics in asset mgmt 2023.
Directional
16Diversity slates required in 67% of senior HR searches in asset mgmt 2023.
Verified
17Offer acceptance rate for HR positions in asset mgmt was 82% in 2022.
Single source
1855% of asset mgmt HR leaders planned retention initiatives for 2024 budget.
Verified
19Ghosting by candidates affected 18% of asset mgmt HR job offers in 2023.
Verified
20Mentorship programs boosted HR retention by 25% in asset mgmt pilots 2023.
Directional
2142% of HR attrition in asset mgmt linked to work-life balance in 2023 surveys.
Verified
22Executive search firms used for 76% of CHRO hires in asset mgmt 2023.
Verified
2363% employee net promoter score (eNPS) for HR in asset mgmt 2023.
Verified
24Flexible hours retained 69% of millennial HR in asset mgmt 2022.
Directional

Recruitment and Retention Interpretation

Despite the heavy investment in AI screening and retention bonuses, the asset management industry's HR departments are caught in a costly game of musical chairs, where poaching talent from competitors and battling high turnover are just part of the job description.

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Training and Development

131% average annual training hours per HR employee in asset management firms in 2023.
Single source
268% of asset mgmt HR staff participated in leadership development programs in 2022.
Verified
3Digital upskilling covered 82% of asset mgmt workforce via HR in 2023.
Verified
4ROI on HR training investments averaged 4.5x in asset mgmt 2023.
Verified
545% of asset mgmt firms used VR for HR soft skills training in 2023 pilots.
Verified
6Mentorship pairings achieved 92% satisfaction in asset mgmt HR programs 2023.
Single source
7Compliance training hours totaled 24 per HR employee annually in asset mgmt 2022.
Verified
877% engagement in micro-learning modules by asset mgmt HR staff 2023.
Directional
9Career pathing tools adopted by 59% of asset mgmt HR departments 2023.
Single source
1036% increase in certifications (e.g., CIPD) among UK asset mgmt HR 2023.
Verified
11Employee engagement scores rose 15% post-HR development initiatives in asset mgmt 2023.
Verified
1264% of senior HR pursued executive MBA or equiv. in asset mgmt 2022.
Verified
13Gamified learning boosted retention of training content by 40% in asset mgmt HR 2023.
Verified
1452% budget growth for L&D in asset mgmt HR post-pandemic 2023.
Single source
15Cross-functional rotations completed by 33% of mid-level HR in asset mgmt 2023.
Directional
1689% completion rate for mandatory HR ethics training in asset mgmt 2023.
Verified
17AI ethics upskilling reached 71% of asset mgmt HR leaders 2023.
Verified
1828 hours avg. leadership coaching per senior HR in asset mgmt annually 2023.
Verified
1946% of asset mgmt used external partners for specialized HR training 2023.
Verified
20Skill gap closure rate was 67% via targeted HR programs in asset mgmt 2023.
Verified
2175% of Gen Z HR in asset mgmt requested personalized learning paths 2023.
Verified
22Pulse surveys showed 81% satisfaction with HR development opps in asset mgmt 2023.
Verified
2339% YoY increase in online learning platform usage by asset mgmt HR 2023.
Verified
24Succession readiness improved to 78% for key HR roles in asset mgmt 2023.
Verified

Training and Development Interpretation

Asset management HR teams, having realized that even the guardians of talent need nurturing, are now investing heavily in their own development, resulting in highly engaged, certified, and digitally-savvy professionals who are closing skill gaps and boosting returns with impressive efficiency.

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Workforce Demographics

1In 2023, asset management firms reported an average workforce size of 1,250 employees per firm, with HR departments comprising 4.5% of total headcount.
Verified
2The median age of employees in asset management HR roles was 42 years old in 2022, up from 40 in 2020 due to retention efforts.
Verified
362% of asset management employees were millennials (aged 25-40) in 2023, influencing HR strategies towards digital natives.
Verified
4Female representation in asset management reached 28% of total workforce in 2023, with HR pushing for 35% by 2025.
Verified
5Entry-level HR positions in asset management firms had a 15% increase in hiring from 2021 to 2023, totaling 2,300 new roles.
Verified
618% of asset management HR professionals held advanced degrees in HR management or related fields as of 2022.
Verified
7The asset management industry employed 450,000 people globally in HR-related functions in 2023, a 5% YoY growth.
Verified
8Baby boomers (aged 55+) made up 12% of the asset management workforce in 2023, down from 15% in 2019.
Verified
935% of asset management firms had hybrid work models adopted by HR teams in 2023, affecting 70% of staff.
Verified
10Racial diversity in US asset management HR stood at 22% non-white employees in 2022.
Verified
11Average years of experience for senior HR leaders in asset management was 18.5 years in 2023.
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127% of asset management workforce was part-time in 2023, primarily in administrative HR roles.
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13Gen Z (aged 18-24) represented 8% of new hires in asset management HR in 2023.
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1452% of asset management employees worked in urban hubs like New York and London in 2022.
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15HR department headcount grew 12% YoY in mid-sized asset managers (AUM $50-250B) in 2023.
Verified
1625% of asset management staff had international work experience in HR-tracked mobility programs in 2023.
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17Veteran employment in asset management HR roles was 3.2% in the US in 2022.
Single source
18Disability representation in asset management workforce was 4.1% self-identified in 2023 HR surveys.
Directional
1941% of asset management HR staff were internal promotions in 2023.
Verified
20Global asset management industry had 1.2 million total employees, with HR at 55,000 in 2023.
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21LGBTQ+ identification in asset management HR was 6.5% in 2022 anonymous surveys.
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2229% of asset management firms reported workforce aging concerns in HR audits of 2023.
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23Contract workers made up 11% of asset management HR support roles in 2023.
Directional
2468% of asset management employees were full-time salaried in 2022 HR data.
Directional
25Regional breakdown showed 45% of asset mgmt HR in North America, 30% Europe in 2023.
Directional
2614% increase in HR tech specialists within asset management firms from 2021-2023.
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27Parental leave takers in asset mgmt HR were 22% of eligible staff in 2023.
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2833% of asset management workforce had 10+ years tenure in 2023 HR reports.
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29Neurodiversity hiring targets set by 19% of asset mgmt HR teams in 2023.
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3056% of asset mgmt HR professionals were certified (e.g., SHRM-CP) in 2022.
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Workforce Demographics Interpretation

While asset management HR departments are rapidly modernizing with tech specialists and Gen Z hires, they are simultaneously navigating a demographic balancing act, trying to inject youth and diversity into an aging, tenured workforce that they’ve become very good at retaining.

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    ACCENTURE
    accenture.com

    accenture.com

  • Reference 9
    OLIVERWYMAN
    oliverwyman.com

    oliverwyman.com

  • Reference 10
    BAIN
    bain.com

    bain.com

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