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Does anyone have experience with Lockheed Martins business development program for auditors? Wondering if It would be a good fit for me and how rigorous It is?

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Has anyone interviewed for MSEPP? Morgan Stanleys experienced professional program?

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Have an offer for a COO/Business manager role at point72. Anyone familiar with this career path and can comment on what growth and compensation increases could look like over time? Weighing this vs st… more

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Any data points on what a director makes at a bank? Considering the jump from law and trying to get some insight

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Has anyone gone through the Kroll TAS/FDD analyst interview recently? I have a final-round setup with three 30-minute interviews (associate/manager, director, and MD). Do these 30-30-30 rounds ever in… more

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Hi all! I started at a Big 4 in NYC in September 2024. I went to a top-50 uni for undergrad/grad school, but I’m starting to get the itch to move out of audit and currently have FDD offers from BRG, B… more

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Hi! I’ve been thinking about working at a credit union or a bank, but I have little to no financial experience. I minored in general business, majored in psychology. I have skills in customer service,… more

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What are everyone’s thoughts on hiring once we get through the holidays? I know it’s a toss up with the economy, but looking to transition from consulting to comms/corporate responsibility in finance.… more

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Best advice for someone working as a paralegal in the residential sector wanting to move into the mortgage world?

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Do you feel like a bachelors in finance is necessary to get into project finance? I have a bs and ms in a technical field but looking to pivot. Wanted to get some insights into from anyone working in … more

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Thoughts on going from a valuation consulting role to a PE valuations role at Blackstone? Looking to get more exposure to finance and leave my public accounting firm. Pay is more too.

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Hey everyone! I’m currently in IT Audit at a Big 4 (4 yrs), with a finance degree and prior banking experience. I’m now pursuing my MBA and looking to pivot into finance—IB, corporate finance, PE, or … more

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Tips for a project manager with a finance undergrad pivoting to IB?

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Hi there. I just got offered a job at Vanguard for the Client Relationship Associate role. Super excited, but I am worried about the drug test. I have a medical marijuana card and therefore would test… more

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Is anyone hiring an intern rn? can be buy side or sell side. My sister (top 5% freshman in her business school) is looking for an internship so I thought I would post here 😊

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About to have an FP&A analyst interview for a PE backed healthcare provider clinic - any tips you’d share for someone with a background in M&A ODD and ERP implementations? Been grinding on my … more

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Who’s interested in a referral partnership that actually works? Let’s connect and make it happen.

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Has anyone heard of Aquatic Capital?

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Does anyone know if an analyst working in FRM is considered an investment banking analyst? do IB analysts rotate through FRM?

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advice on breaking into FP&A? i started out of undergrad in consulting, hated it, and took a basic office admin job to figure out net steps. I'm getting my masters in finance now so i can move… more

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The Journey continues with great progress. This is an amazing start to the year in both growing a team and adding new clients. Our firm is looking for professionals that do not have felonies and are intere… more

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Applied for a role in Mastercard and was told by recruiters they’re interested. Would anyone mind helping with a referral? This is for the UK

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Hey everyone - I’m an ex-ZS consultant in biotech strategy now and interested in healthcare equity sales. Would anyone be willing to connect with me on learning more about this career path?

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I’m a marketing data scientist, skilled in ML and predictive modeling, currently pursuing a master’s in behavioral economics. I’m exploring a move into risk management or quant trading and would love … more

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Sedgwick Claims with over 33,000 employees and 16 billion in assets sued in Federal Court in late December 2024 for violations of antitrust laws. Carlyle is the majority shareholder of Sedgwick; worth over … more

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Count down to the new year, a consistent set of habits provides a conduit for continued success. Here are some habits that have created successful outcomes; practicing gratefulness daily, taking time … more

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Hello Happy merry Christmas.
I am looking an entry level position in finance industry
I have a master and MBA in banking & finance
Professional studies in financial technology
I am opened for any referrals… more

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Is forcing your way into white collar corporate finance even worth it? I really question that because applying on LinkedIn, handshake, and even job fairs haven’t gotten me anywhere and if you’re self … more

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Today was amazing! Finding like minded professionals that are open to using the technology and tools is refreshing. Love finance and excited to continue teaching social media and lead generation! S… more

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Pivot to Finance Chronicle: Learning new material to help your business. Question, what is a good length of time to focus on each subject before moving on to a new topic? For background info, I lea… more

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I am currently a business systems analyst with 2 YOE at my company, which has 800B AUM. I am struggling to stay engaged with software enhancements and supporting the business, and find myself wonderin… more

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