Finance Exit Opportunities

Anybody know of any banks currently hiring? I know risk is big right now. Tried JPM but doesn’t look like they’re doing too much hiring right now. Looking to get tf out of Citi. I’m in Tampa but willi… more

Is this the wrong time to try and leave finance for a career change? All I keep reading is how awful the job market is right now.

Are there any more creative areas that those of us with a financial background can leverage our skills in? I'm so tired of looking at data all day...

How do you break into fp&a a couple years out of school from a career in credit risk?

I have a first-round financial modeling test with Point72 for a L/S equity fund. Does anyone have an idea of what to expect? Recruiter said it would be a 45 minute timed test.

How do you position yourself when you're making a career pivot so you don't automatically get weeded out by the recruiting software? I feel like no one ever even sees my resume because I don&#… more

Contemplating jumping from traditional finance to a financial writer role. Financial Writers, how do you like your job? :)

Has anyone here made the jump from finance to marketing? What did you do and how did it go? I'm dying to do something more creative on a daily basis.

When switching careers, is it better to take a job that pays higher now or one with a lower salary that seems to have more potential for growth down the line?

I work in sell side equity research (medtech) and looking to break into the buy side in the next 1-2 years. I’m looking for some advice on how to break in and what type of funds to look into. My inves… more

I'm getting my ACAMS certification and will be applying for jobs soon. I'm wondering what job titles I should look for. I know some are straight forward like AML analyst/officer but I'm lo… more

Is an "introductory call" the same thing as a formal interview? This is with Barclays in a new area for me, so I'm trying to figure out what to expect.

Any ex rating agency ppl, what career did you transition into after?

Anyone made the move from strategy&ops / bizops to corp dev? Any insights will be helpful. Thanks!!

What are the best headhunting / recruitment firms to reach out to in the UK for PE roles?

I am a wealth advisor (5+ years) but my career has primarily focused on Leadership Development/CRM Management in one of the largest telecommunications companies nationally. Truly enjoy developing team… more

Should we be particularly worried about layoffs while job hunting? I figure that if they're hiring, they probably aren't struggling. But I'm also concerned about being the last one in and … more

I am considering two offers, Senior Consultant in Financial Risk Advisory at a Big 4 and an AVP in Risk Methodology at a Tier 2 Investment Bank.
Which has better exit opportunities to increase WL… more

Thinking of leaving my current company for a move to Capital One. Would love to hear from anyone who has experience working there -- how the culture and WLB?

What is a typical field ex banking/wealth management background people transition too after? I have a Bsc in Bus Admin/Finance and an MBA with a Finance Specialization & afer 17 years in banking a… more

Anybody ever transitioned out of finance/FP&A? If so, into what field?

Personally, I think I’m done grinding in excel all day.

Has anyone here transitioned from asset management to consulting utilizing your past experience?

How bad is it to quit your job during the busy season? I'm pretty sure I'm getting an opportunity that would have me leaving right in the middle of tax season. It's better for me in the lo… more

I really want to to exit out of client-facing mortgage ops in the hopes of doing something else more internal. Any job roles to specifically search for? I'm not sure where my skill set would set m… more

How long does it usually take to hear back from a hiring team for an interview these days? I'm wondering if it's time for me to follow up or if I'm just being impatient.

There are several general principles to consider when developing a personal investment plan.
The best approach will depend on an individual's financial situation, goals, and risk tolerance.more

Hey all! Happy new year! What are some of your goals for 2023?

I have a few interviews coming up over the next couple of weeks. I haven't interviewed in a long time and I'm feeling wicked anxious about it. Any tips or advice on how to stay calm and clear-… more

Do recruiters really care anymore if you quit your job and take a 3-6 month sabbatical, I’m worried it will be a red flag when I start interviewing for jobs again. Any thoughts?

Currently work at a rating agency as a credit risk analyst, wanna break into fp&a in industry (say a company like J&J or GE or Amazon). Is an MBA required for this, or is networking enough to … more

Can anyone recommend any good corporate banking recruiters in Toronto, Canada?

Thanks

I've often heard of really bad recruiters, does anyone know of any good firms or people you think that are really good?
Looking to leave towards more finance roles.
I've had pretty… more

Does anyone know the first year PE Associate all in comp at Brookfield Asset Management?

I’m about half-way through the interview process with a hedge fund and am looking for advice. I currently work on the sell side in equity research with 1 year in my current role and coming up on 6 tot… more

I'm supposed to have a 30-day notice period before leaving my position. I absolutely do not want to stay another month and my new role is in an entirely new industry. Has anyone ever managed to ge… more

My exit strategy has been to turn my side hustle into a full-time business. Now, I'm worried the economy won't be in my favor. Is this a terrible time to launch a new business or am I overthin… more

Any suggestions for leaving a financial advisor/planner role? Finance has me drained and I don't want to be client-facing anymore.

Do sabbaticals / gaps look bad on your resume? Next week is my last week at this job, the role I was going to take fell through, and now I'd really prefer a few months away to rethink my plans.