Finance

Our global head of sales just told us that if we don’t have children, we should consider returning to the office and stop working from home. His reason is that we don’t have to look after the kids at … more

If you had an opportunity to leave a well paid Growth PE role (senior associate) and move to start a VC fund as a founding partner (with committed capital), would you take it?

Any NY fish know the closest place to surf? Just moved from LA, I'm in East Village.

What’s the best website to see real salary information? I am interviewing for a lateral move on a Institutional Sales position and want to see how much people are getting paid so I don’t get screwed. … more

Does anyone use a “career coach” not necessarily a head hunter but someone who helps you get thinking. This is potential end goals, these are steps to take in your career, these are where your interes… more

I am thinking of making a move from a Chief of Staff role to Sustainable and Green Bonds DCM team at a Bank. I have some experience in Corporate Banking Debt Finance but are there things I should be … more

Any recs for hair transplant clinics in nyc? 😬

How different is the experience at Lazard Middle Market compared to their regular advisory practice?

With positions on hold due to Covid, how often is too often to follow up with an email? I have followed up once already, but don’t want to be a pest. Just want to be clear I want the position. (For re… more

I am I the middle of switching jobs. I have no gap and am ending job1 week 1 and starting job 2 week 2. I have also just started refinance process for my home. Will the job switch impact my ability to… more

Any Canadians able to work in U.S. finance roles? What visa was issued? Asking because I’m at the visa-check part of my interview, thanks!

Anyone else absolutely stuck in the current job and just cannot get out? How long you been stuck, in which job and why you've not been able to get out?

Any suggestions on next step in my career? I hate the Excel and PPT portion of IB, but enjoy the relationship building and learning about core levers of business in different industries. Kind of unsur… more

Fair warning friends

Anyone have insight into Quant Finance roles? Looking into Morgan Stanley’s Quantitative Finance Analyst position (interview process, desks, culture, exit ops, etc. ?) Greatly appreciate any insight p… more

Does anyone know what the pros cons are of leaving money in a 401k vs moving the 401k money to a traditional IRA? Over 200k we are taking about.

Does anyone have access to a repository of pItch decks, financial models, teasers etc. Need some good pitch decks urgently. Thanks :)

What is the biggest challenge and best route to take to transition from accounting(Financial accounting services) to Finance?

Anyone has gone through the Bank of America Veterans Associate Program? Looking for an insight on what in entails and what specifically they are looking for.

I’m trying to connect with someone from Macquarie in NY, ideally someone from Specialized and Asset Finance, but not mandatory to be specifically from this group. CMO would also work. Any ideas, sugge… more

How much do an associate gets in Product Control in London?

26 y/o VC analyst in London. Will likely be made redundant due to COVID and am currently lost as to where I should be looking for my next opportunity. VC would be ideal but funds are barely hiring. I … more

Is anyone hiring investment banking analysts in the LA area? Want to get out ASAP. Looking for companies in consumer or tech.

What would be the best practice to approach an internal move given there is an open internal offer in the firm’s website? Would you reach out to the team first?

What’s the longest someone has gone/waited between a final round and getting an offer?

So I reached out and was fortunate enough to be able to chat with an MD within our Capital Markets group over the phone next week- what are some good questions to ask him/good talking points? (I’m cu… more

Anyone here who lives in a country with very high income tax rates? Have you found any ways to decrease your tax base? (Apart from mortgages etc)

How much do people spend on engagement rings on nowadays?

Are drug tests still a thing in NYC front office roles?

Honest reviews of Morgan Stanley (work culture, benefits, time off, bonus, advancement opportunities). Have an upcoming interview and want to know if it’s worth it coming from FFI.

Applying to MBA programs this year and trying to tie my story together: Which IB groups should I target if my goal is finance at a healthcare startup? Companies like Calm, Headspace, BetterHelp, Tal… more

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Any recent reviews of middle office at Millennium Management's NYC office? Culture, comp, hours, benefits etc.

Have you ever emailed a companies HR email sending your resume inquiring about positions? Any advice?

Any reviews on Flow Traders NYC office? Glassdoor seems to indicate it's gone down hill in recent years.

Investment Banking at a boutique firm (in an industry that I love, albeit small town) or a commercial banking program at a super regional? Not sure how to decide. Would appreciate any insight!

Realist to make a move from sales and trading to GCM?

Best quiet mechanical keyboards?

How do I transition from a firm in the states to a firm in Europe, if not moving internally from office to office? Any advice? Only speak English/Spanish, CFA level 1, 1.5 yrs IB @ regional boutique