Jobs in Finance

I'm potentially pursuing an opportunity to move from risk program role to an insurance/advisor position. Other than a move to client facing and commission based, what other system shocks are there? I've been in an Advisor role previously with 7/66/CRPC but would have to reacquire. This may also come with… more

I’ve spent three years in T1 Investment Banking and I’m officially burnt out, so I’ve started looking at Corporate Development roles. The pay cut is something, but the WLB promises sound almost too go… more

My company just mandated full-time RTO after we’ve been hybrid. This adds 2 hours to my day. How are other finance professionals handling RTO policies, and are flexible companies becoming more competi… more

My boss is totally unhinged. Today he divided a stack of resumes into two, threw one pile away and said:

"we can't work with unlucky people”

My manager keeps telling me they’re worried I’m going to quit. Work has been stressful, but I’ve loved my company and hadn’t thought about leaving until they started bringing it up. Did they create th… more

I manage a small team and recently had a direct report leave, and it honestly surprised me. In our 1:1s she always said things were going great and I really thought we had a close, trusting dynamic. I… more

How do you motivate yourself to show up when life is getting a bit hard, and work is super busy?
I know it just needs to be done, and working can take your mind off things, but I just find it so hard t… more

I underestimated how important it is to be able to explain why something matters, not just how it works.
Influence feels like an underrated finance skill. How do you build it?

I’ve been in commercial banking for 3 years and feel like I’ve hit a learning ceiling. For those who transitioned to corporate finance or FP&A, what was the biggest skill gap you had to address?

Other than better paternity leave benefits than even 10-15 years ago, are parents in the workforce getting much help these days? I honestly am impressed whenever I see a family with young kids holding… more

What is a non-negotiable for you when job searching? One of mine is flexibility to deal with things that come up with family (sick kids, appointments, etc).

I am currently working in a Credit union, But with over 20 years of experience in Customer Service with Investments and a Series 6 and 63 License I feel underutilized. I would also like tp go back to… more

Is it still encouraged to send a thank you note to follow up a job interview?

I used to be worried about crypto seriously shaking things up in our industry but after this latest crash it seems like it is all but dead. Does anyone have a different perspective? I hold a little bi… more

I don’t think we talk enough about how much energy a job takes, not just time. I’ve had roles with perfectly reasonable hours that left me exhausted and preoccupied, and others that were just as busy … more

How are you guys staying motivated during a long-term search without losing your sanity? I’ve been unemployed for six months now after being caught in a round of layoffs, and the resume gap is startin… more

I’m getting so fed up of minimum wage increasing and the salaries of the mid range jobs not increasing!
Minimum wage in the UK is nearly £25k, as an accounts assistant I’m on £29k ! That to me seems i… more

How do you balance speed vs. accuracy in high-visibility finance work? I’ve shifted toward speed with transparency, curious how others handle it.

What does it mean a corporate title promotion in banking?

It seems like there are more job postings/recruiter activity since 2026 started. Would you agree or disagree?

As I get further along in my career, I’ve noticed my drive to keep climbing isn’t as strong as it used to be, and I’m not sure how to interpret that. I can’t tell if my priorities are genuinely changi… more

What’s your rule of thumb for deciding when to challenge the business vs. when to support a direction you don’t fully agree with? That judgment seems core to senior finance roles.

Is it normal to have to show your passport in a meeting with a recruitment agency?

I’m exploring a VP Marketing role at JPM. How likely is it that I’ll be able to get a base outside of the posted salary range?

How important is it to say no during a job search? I’ve noticed that when you say yes to everything, every low range, vague role, or misaligned opportunity, you lose leverage fast and the process gets… more

Huntington Bank employees: Anyone care to share how you’ve faired with compensation increases over the past 3 years? I began as an AVP and was promoted to VP in the recent past. Despite this, my to… more

I’m in the final stages for a role that was advertised as hybrid, but the offer letter just came through saying 5 days in-office is mandatory. When I questioned it, they said the policy changed litera… more

Anyone else feel like finance jobs have quietly turned into decision-support roles more than reporting roles? The expectations feel very different than even a few years ago.

anyone know what the case study is for a strat-fin position at accordion? assuming just a 3-statement model and 13wkcf but unsure..@accordion

I’m currently on round five with a mid-market PE firm. They told me I’d hear back by end of day Tuesday, but it’s now Monday and my recruiter has gone completely MIA. It’s wild how firms expect us to … more

I don't understand how boomers can make 3x more than me but they still can't figure out how to throw together a slide deck that actually makes sense, is free of grammatical errors, and actually uses chart… more

Just looking for some advice. I’m currently a mortgage underwriter, previously a processor and relationship banker and pretty much kept falling upwards to get here. I’m looking to reposition my career… more

When a recruiter asks for your current comp, do you usually share it or avoid the question? I’ve heard mixed advice, and in my experience it can sometimes box you into a number that no longer reflects… more

Hi everyone! Anyone on here have thoughts on working at MFS in Boston?

What’s the clearest sign someone is ready for the next level in finance? For me, it’s when they anticipate questions before they’re asked.

A day after my interview, the hiring manager responded to my thank you email. Is this common or could it be a decent sign?

Any tips on how to get recruiters to stop contacting me?
I’m finally in a job I’m really happy with, but constantly get phone calls / LinkedIn messaged / emails.
No matter how much I go back and say I’m not… more

I applied for a Sr, FP&A Manager position and made it to round 3 which is a excel assessment test. I was told that test must be done in 2 hour timeframe from when email is sent to me. I've bee… more

I applied for a job and the company’s recruiting AI popped up to say I was a “great match” when I hit submit. Except, it’s been almost a week and I still haven’t heard anything back. Do I need to be m… more