Jobs in Finance

At what level does comp start to diverge meaningfully in finance careers? It seems like the real gap doesn’t show up until director+.

Anyone here works as product controller? I’m interviewing, did some research and google searches and found a couple reddit posts saying that product control is dead-end job, so wanted to hear more fir… more

What’s the hardest type of feedback to give as a finance leader? For me, it’s telling someone their work is technically right but not useful.

With AI now being used more to screen resumes, has anyone changed how they approach job applications? I used to get a decent number of responses after applying. Now it feels like most applications jus… more

How do Big 5 banks in Canada calculate performance for Q4 new hires? Is it pro rated?

Most people ignore opportunities because they don’t understand them.
That’s expensive.
How often do you study before dismissing something?

Every recruiter I talk to says the market is picking up, but I’m still seeing 500+ applicants on every LinkedIn job post within an hour. It feels like they’re just trying to keep us engaged so they ha… more

I have a co worker who is going through a lot in her persons life. How can I be supportive without prying or doing to much? Our relationship is pretty much just professional but I can see that she is … more

Curious how many people actually have tomorrow off for Good Friday? We get the day off with the market closed, and I somehow managed to line up a doctor’s appointment, so it feels like a rare “product… more

Is it better for finance to be feared or trusted? I’ve always believed trust wins long term, even if fear gets faster compliance.

There is nothing like a slow week. I feel like I’m finally getting caught up on all my project work! It’s a positive feeling!

Earlier this year my company offered a fairly extensive VBO with a deadline at the end of March. Recently there’s been a lot of internal chatter that even if everyone offered accepted it, it still wou… more

What’s a situation where finance should stay quiet but often doesn’t? I’ve seen over-participation dilute credibility in some meetings.

My firm offered me a massive retention bonus to stay through 2027, but the catch is that I have to pay it back if I leave for any reason. The money would change my life, but the thought of being stuck… more

I know someone at a great company who applies to jobs just to “test the market,” even though he has no intention of leaving and has turned down offers. I get wanting to see what’s out there, but it do… more

I find it absolutely hilarious how a lot of the financial institutions haven’t even perfected their current technology infrastructure but now trying to run in the AI Race to who knows where.

I’m 29 and I’m already being treated like a senior in the trading world, and frankly, it’s terrifying. Most of the people around me are 23-year-old math prodigies who think a long-term investment is a… more

What’s the biggest sign a finance org is over-engineered? For me, it’s when it takes multiple layers to answer a simple question.

How long does your forecasting process take? Sometimes the back and forth can add weeks and it really becomes a drag for half of the month. Information tends to go up and down the latter pretty slow.

As a recent Finance graduate looking for entry-level Financial Analyst positions, I have been having difficulty finding a position to get started in my career. My resume could possibly be lacking pert… more

I was thinking about this over the weekend, what’s the worst part of your workday? For me, it’s that late afternoon stretch where you’re mentally drained but still have just enough time left that you … more

Should finance push back harder on unrealistic targets or is part of the job helping make them “work”? I’ve seen both approaches, and neither is clean.

Im hoping for a great week this week! Unfortunately I feel like a lot of it is dependent on how my boss is feeling… anyone else relate?

A firm asked me to do a 10-hour take-home model and presentation as part of the second round. This feels less like an interview and more like they just want free consulting work on a ticker they’re cu… more

Do finance teams sometimes become the default owner of bad news? I’ve noticed we’re often the messenger, but not always the root cause.

I have been applying for jobs for weeks now and can’t even get an interview. Does anyone know who’s hiring in Manchester UK? I have experience as an assistant management accountant and am almost compl… more

Working for a family office sounds like a dream until you realize you’re basically a personal assistant with a fancy title. I spent my morning analyzing a $50M commercial real estate deal and my after… more

currently in a front-office role at big 4 with 6 months experience and have an opportunity to go to blackstone for a mid/back-office role - am i shooting myself in the foot in terms of exit opportunit… more

How is working at fidelity in a client service manager role in the family office? How are pay and benefits?

Any insights for Morgan Stanley Central Review Unit Risk officer position in Utah?

Looking for advice… if you had just started a job search, and get offered by the first company you interview with, how do you know whether to take it, or wait for something else? For context I have a … more

Anyone looking forward the upcoming forecast cycle?? Should be a fun ride - I’m looking forward to being done!

Any places hiring? No luck really on the job search. Either remote, hybrid, or local to MN? 18 years of experience, wore many hats.

Do you think company events actually help your career, or are they mostly just a social formality Earlier in my career I often skipped them and focused on getting my work done. But over time I noticed… more

Do finance teams rely too much on consensus? I’ve seen better decisions come from clear ownership than group alignment.

thoughts about "A.Q. TY TOWN BUILDERS CORP." in Rizal po? thankiee

What would make you quit your job without having anything lined up? My friends (not in finance) keep saying they’re seriously considering quitting. I’m not sure if they are just complaining but I can’… more

Reckitt’s recruitment for its Warsaw Global Hub was shockingly incompetent. For a Senior Accounting Manager role, I was asked first-semester accounting questions like the difference between a balance … more

Have you ever taken a lateral move to grow your career? If so, did it come with a raise My company doesn’t have much upward mobility right now, so I’ve been thinking about making a lateral move. I’m a… more

What’s the real reason forecasts get constantly reworked? My take, it’s less about new data and more about shifting narratives.