European banking sector recovery lifts "high paying finance jobs" in cross-border compliance and regulatory advisory. ECB’s cautious rate policy is encouraging long-term expansion hiring. Automation removes the natural temptation to spend money in the present rather than setting it aside for retirement, etcetera. And, because of compound interest, saving and investing as early as possible and as much as possible is key to building wealth . Although average salaries in general finance roles saw a big decrease, it was somewhat counterbalanced by a near 5% increase in bonuses. Volatility index (VIX) dropping below 18 has stabilized trading desks, sustaining "high paying finance jobs" at prop trading firms. Equity derivatives specialists are forecasting rising volumes in ESG-related options contracts.