Finance

So I am making 20% less than my colleagues based in HCOL west coast (I am in the Bay Area too) and 5% less than even my counterparts from the South (ATL/NO). During interviews, HR shut down every conv… more

Trainings, etc to get to next level. Currently a finance manager in chemicals industry. Strong accounting background but only a few years in purely finance role (finance business partner essentially… more

How difficult is it to get into asset management, buyside mutual funds/ insurance firms ?

I am a Quantitative researcher ,PhD Statistics ( currently on sabbatical) and I love watching Bloomberg tv for hours,I gen… more

I have worked as a Treasury analyst, not high level and FP&A with no exposure to budgeting and forecasting, a year in each profile.
Now, I have offered the below roles and need to decide.
1. Financial analyst … more

What’s Morgan Stanley average salary in Tampa florida for Vice president in financial crimes?

My biggest flex is getting full time offer a top IB program without an internship or going to a target school

I graduated finance in April. GPA 3.945. I unfortunately did not do any internships while in college. I did manage to intern at 2 search funds over the summer. But, I have applied to so many roles I d… more

I earned a finance degree this year, but I've had trouble looking for jobs for a couple months. It's mainly due to my lack of finance experience on my resume. One of my regrets during universi… more

I just received an offer from BofA private bank in Seattle- the position is for a SVP Private Wealth advisor (I’m current at a competing wealth advisor firm). Does anyone work there or have any insigh… more

Why are third party recruiters so damn flakey

Twice this week two separate recruiters missed appointments they set up with me, only for them to call me up at random times later with no explanation given.
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Hey everyone I just started a role recently as a business analyst and I already hate it. My co workers around me are complete weirdos and lack any secondary education for the most part. My company is … more

Gave two interviews recently in KPMG for partner administrative role and got a feedback that they are not moving ahead. I have more than 7 years of experience handling a big team and feel I am ready t… more

Hi,
I’m currently working as an Underwriter (Mortgage & Commercial loans) in a Bank and would like to switch to Financial Analysis (FP&A roles). Could you recommend some courses/certifications … more

Will be talking to recruiters. For the question “why are you looking to move?” should I be honest and say the company is planning a major reorg/layoff and half of our department work is already cancel… more

Any advice on how to best prepare for a Goldman Sachs pre-interview, before meeting with a recruiter?

Has anyone worked as a self-employed mortgage broker/consultant for John Charcol, the London UK headquartered brokerage?

If so, can you share your thoughts on your experience there please?

Early next month I have an interview scheduled for a manager trainee job. Since they will be giving out some studying to be done at home I will temporarily be leaving the remainder of the courses for … more

Anyone know how to break into a job at Fidelity in their Retirement Division?

I currently work at an RIA where I essentially just answer calls. I want to manage clients and own my book of business. How do I transition without being able to build a book of business on the side w… more

It’s insane that jobs used to not post salary ranges until they were mandated by law.

Both the applicants and employer save so much time

Do sell side firms run credit checks for entry level roles?

Has anyone ever been denied a job because of bad credit?

Hi, guys. Unfortunately, I was laid off today at PwC as an associate. While it is sad - gotta also look into the future. I have a background in project management, analytics, etc, and industry experience in banking, te… more

Hey all! 👋 We want to know... which influential business leader or renowned entrepreneur inspires you the most and why?

Question -- my daughter graduates soon in Finance. She has not done any interships so will be entering the workforce with no professional work experience.

What is the best advice for setting up for suc… more

Asking for a friend. If one has 4 years of brokerage experience, in a client facing role. and has their FINRA series 24. What kind of jobs should he apply for in order to get into backend analytical r… more

Is there anyone working at Constellation Brands? If so, how is it? And how much do they pay Senior Finance Analyst?

Is there anyone who either works in the Midwest, specifically in Minnesota or knows someone in Minnesota within a finance role in any industry, would you be willing to connect with me? I’m looking to … more

What’s meant by structured interviews in investment banking? Would appreciate any insight / resources to prepare. TIA

Anyone have any insight into the culture at HSBC SF Office ?

Is verbal abuse and toxicity that rampant in investment banking ?

I'm currently a SA & on track to be promo to VP in 2025. There's an internal VP posting on another team for which I've had some informal discussions with. It's almost a guarantee I… more

I’d love to start a thread regarding layoffs/big cuts/hiring freezes with the industry. I’m starting with a bank soon and have seen cuts at Truist and a hiring freeze at Wells Fargo. Are there any ot… more

How is the WFH policy going? We have been told if you can't make it to the office, you have to use PTO. However, that is not a requirement for certain employees... Taking the concern to our mgmt t… more