Jobs in Finance

Anyone have an idea what the salary range is for a Brokerage Ops Specialist at Truist?

Have you ever had someone take credit for your work just because they’re better at talking about it? It’s so frustrating when the loudest voice in the room gets the spotlight. I’ve learned the hard wa… more

Any ideas on how to transition out of ESG and sustainability finance/investing?

Currently in the UK right now, and unfortunately the industry seems to have really slowed down on hiring and prospects.

How can I tra… more

Would you take a contract role with a top firm over a permanent offer at a smaller one? I’m looking at a 6-month contract with a name-brand PE firm. It's great pay, solid exposure, but no long-ter… more

Anyone seeing an uptick in finance owning data governance? We’re slowly becoming the custodian of “clean data” even though it’s not formally in our charter. Wondering if anyone else is seeing this tr… more

Does your company enforce some sort of performance standard or metric that you need to be meeting in order to work from home? Mine does and I have to say... I think its way too soft. There are some pe… more

What’s the biggest draw for you to wfh? Is it no commute, being home with pets, snacks just a couple feet away? I see those as almost invaluable. I’m curious what others think.

Does anyone feel like time is moving faster than it used to pre-COVID? Or am I just getting older and slower and thus everything around me seems to be getting faster?

Have you ever had a recruiter ask for your current salary and suddenly felt that little knot in your stomach, wondering what answer won’t backfire? On one hand, being open feels like the easier, polit… more

The recruiter told me I was perfect for the role, then passed me to a team that said I was too senior. That’s the second time this month I’ve gotten my hopes up only to be shot down over something the… more

I recently (a few months ago) did some one off work that was charged out to our clients. I was meant to see this money but never did. Granted it was probably only about £50 I was owed.
How do I bring t… more

What’s the most impactful thing you’ve done to improve business partnership with sales org? For me, it was literally sitting in customer meetings. Numbers feel different when you hear the pressure rig… more

What's your take. Am I being ghosted? I've applied for a role a few times now. The first couple times I applied, my resume would be rejected within a few days. The fourth time I applied, my ap… more

KeyBank vs Huntington?

Thoughts on working at KeyBank vs Huntington Bank? I know it depends on department and how your manager is really matters, but I was curious if anyone has experience working at either or if… more

I got a call from my manager’s manager 5 minutes before the end of the work day. I took it and ended up doing 45 mins overtime discussing a project that isn’t due until the end of the week. I’m salary… more

Do you ever struggle to really unplug on Sundays? I keep getting a wave of emails Sunday night from people trying to “get ahead” for the week. There’s no expectation to reply, but I still feel that pu… more

How many days does your company give off for a thanksgiving? Is it just the day? Or Thursday and Friday?

What grades are usually needed for entry level finance roles? Coming straight from school

I keep seeing advice like build your personal brand and become a thought leader to get hired in finance. Does anyone actually do this or is this just LinkedIn influencer nonsense? How do you even star… more

Anyone else been thinking about flexibility and WLB at work lately? Not just remote vs. in-office, but how you actually structure your day and get things done without burning out. I am grateful to be WFH, b… more

At the beginning of the year, one of my coworkers transferred to a different team. I was bummed because their work has always been thorough and they’re very motivated. I recently found out that this c… more

I’ve applied to over 60 jobs over the last month and gotten a total of 4 interviews. I’ve got solid experience, strong recommendations, and a resume that’s been reviewed half a dozen times. Still noth… more

If you were gifted or won a large lump sum of money and planned to invest it, would you take the dollar cost average approach of investing it in smaller amounts over time, or would you just throw it a… more

It's sad to admit but the market has kicked my butt over the last few years. I'm down 30% since 2020 speculating when I should've just been putting the money into index funds. At what poin… more

I’m currently working for the NHS, and I’m feeling a bit burnt out.
Thinking of switching to finance, but not sure what area is best to start off?! Any advice would be welcome please !

Do you ever think finance should own the S&OP process? We’ve debated this a lot internally. I’m torn, it gives us influence but is a huge operational lift.

I work back office for Bank OZK in Ozark and love it. I have been with them 12 years now and can honestly say it has made a great career. Great company to work for as far as benefits, raises, perks a… more

Is your financial institution embracing crypto yet? I feel like I've spent the last 5 years waiting for it to finally take over but its taking forever. Do you think it will make things better or w… more

If someone is on WARN period notice and accepts a new job within a week, do we have to say we accepted a new job. Will the new job only effect the notice period or also severance? Or both? Also how wo… more

Why are people so cheap when it comes to spending money on their family? A few well-timed gifts of money could've helped me so much in my 20s. Or, I see people getting massive loans on stuff all t… more

Would monthly travel be a deal breaker for a new role? I've never had to travel for work and don't love the idea, but I'm thinking once a month isn't so bad.

How long does @OC&C Strategy take to comeback after one way interview for associate consultant in London

Going for an interview on Monday, I’m a bit worried they will ask why I left my last job. The honest truth is I didn’t get along with my manager as she massively micro managed me. I don’t know whether… more

How do you define “great talent” in finance today? Personally, I’m trying to prioritize curiosity over raw technical skill. Someone who asks the 3 rights questions is more valuable than someone who bu… more

How do you talk about burnout in interviews without sounding like a red flag? My last job nearly broke me. I was logging 70-hour weeks, covering for a manager who was checked out, and trying to keep m… more

What is a good (average) salary for an accounts assistant? I am part qualified, so not fully. Just wondering if I’m being underpaid or not

Did I get an MBA at the worst possible time in human history? This job market has me getting real sweaty

can anyone share insights into middle office ops at Citadel? I’ve read great comp but high stress / intense schedule

Anyone have insights on salaries in big banks in London? In compliance function

Working at Fiserv has been the worst experience in my sales career. In a little over two years, I've had 5 different sales managers. The base salary for this role is well below average, and the co… more