Black in Finance

Any recommendations on where to find new opportunities?

About to start my job search, what is a question you always ask in every interview?

How much do you share with your coworkers? I never really share much of my personal life with coworkers, but my team shares a lot about themselves & their family. I usually ask about their lives, … more

Did you receive your current role through a recruiter or by applying directly on the company website? I'm starting my job search and thinking about the most efficient routes.

To you, what makes a good manager? What makes a bad manager?

How did you get into the Financial industry or what made you choose Finance over any other line of business ?

Have the new outbreak of monkey pox put a halt to your travels or have you slowed up on activities at all?

What is something you’re just naturally good at but not getting paid to do it?

I think i’m good at making people feel good about themselves and just self love talk and want to entertain this part of me but don’t … more

My boss likes to give nicknames to the team, very annoying. He tried it today, should I let it slide or let him know I hate nicknames..

My GF’s dad works at Deloitte, his daughter & I have been together for 2 years. Is it too forward to ask him for a reference? Do you think he would do it? I think we are cool, but not sure how coo… more

I love how vulnerable and transparent people are on here and doing so allows for open conversation where people can give support or positive feedback through their experience and that’s awesome! This … more

Please tell me that this isn’t just me. I feel like I have to jump through more hoops and get more flack from “us” in the workplace. I would think that we would want to support one another instead of … more

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Saw this in another bowl, wanted to ask here: What's it like making over 200K?

I’m in a pickle… so I put in my resignation notice and my firm come back with wanting to offer competitive pay or counter offer (not sure of the term).. how do you know if you should stay or go? I’ve … more

It’s the beginning of August! We made it, halfway through the year! What are your goals for this month?

Any advice on how to get to know my team? I’ve been in my role for a year now. I hardly talk to my team and vice versa. It’s strange bc outside of work I’m social af. I started questioning if finance … more

I’ve been using a word document to keep track of any major accomplishments so I can advocate for myself for year end. I’d love to hear the groups tactics on what everyone does to stay on top of your g… more

I work hard and my team, director and VP is always celebrating me, even other teams that I work with outside my department. I am innovative and proactive but I feel stuck in a company that is growing … more

How long do you stay at a company? I know that people jump after 1-3 years, but what if you like your company?

Is 2 week notice even a thing? How do you resign from a job nowadays? I keep seeing funny TikToks about Gen Z in the workplace giving same day notice

This may be a dumb question but what is a FinTech company? Working for that kind of company do have like a tech certification mixed with a series 7?

My manager micromanages everything I do, giving tasks I used to do to a junior employee, and it feels she is not happy when I’m in the room or conversations. My last feedback meeting went ok, but ther… more

Can you share how you are giving back to the black community? I want to help youths in disadvantaged neighborhoods and want to know what programs are out there that I can support.

Good morning. What is everyone thought on Code switching?

I’m done with my manager. I’m an entry level financial analyst and this is my first full time job. I’m very open to learning and I ask lots of questions but every single time I ask, he responds with … more

Does anyone have a 100% remote role in finance (asset management, Corp finance, etc). What company do you work for? Not interested if you're hybrid or onsite. Only looking for remote roles.

Hello! Hope everyone is doing well. I’m an Accountant with several years of experience currently working on my MBA in Business Analytics. I’m actively seeking a role as a Sr. Financial Analyst. Anyone… more

Being in our industry what do you think is most important: soft skills or hard skills?

Do you think it’s inappropriate to ask what others make? Even if it’s a close friend?

Today is the first day of the new work week! What are your goals for this week?

Life can throw random ball curves when we are trying to progress and lately I just been hearing “If it’s meant to be then it will be” and that’s been putting me at ease lately as a reminder.

Have you … more

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Tips for handling networking events? I’ve gone to several events lately and I’ve been the only black person (or POC period) in rooms of 200+ people. As much as I try to blend in and “work the room”, I… more

Hi, I’m fairly new to corporate America with only several years of experience in financial services. I’m a Black female having difficulty navigating a white, male dominated field. Can someone share ad… more

Have you ever promoted someone? Why did you promote them?

Do you have one-on-ones with your direct manager? What do you talk about? I’m early in my career, but always struggling with having productive meetings and feeling like my manager and I have somewhat … more