Finance Exit Opportunities

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 teams and … 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 WLB whil… 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 and wealth management working in Fidu… 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.
These principles inc… 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 bad experie… 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.

How can we optimize our resumes for a career change? I've looked at different formats and tried to highlight my most relevant skills, but I'm not sure if I'm doing enough to make it stand … more

Hi fishes! I have ~4 YOE in healthcare consulting and really want to move into healthcare PE. Any advice/insight would be truly appreciated!

Hiya! Analyst here with 3 YOE trying to get out of finance!
Started applying for roles in beauty (ELC,
L'Oréal..) as this is where my interest lies and FMCG as analytical skills are easily transferrable into these ro… more

Anyone here work at Baird?, just had some questions

If you move to Corp M&A within a year or so of banking is it possible to come back to IB after a few years away? Say at the associate or VP level at any tier bank. Not interested in PE which I kno… more

What is the WLB like in Corp Strategy & Development for tech?

Any insight on working in crypto? Would love to hear about salary, WLB, and how you feel about your work.

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Making a career change is tough! Let's use this thread for venting, asking for community support and feedback, or just being witnessed on something that needs to be shared. A … more