Jobs in Finance

How do you spot ghost job postings? I’ve seen the same Senior Wealth Manager role posted on LinkedIn every month for the last year. I’ve applied twice, met all the criteria, and never heard a peep. I’… more

Should finance challenge growth assumptions more aggressively? I’ve found that early pushback often improves strategy, not just forecasts.

Any tips on studying alongside work? I work 40 hours but it is quite relaxed, can finish early most days when done etc.
Want to get myself into a routine, but would love to know what has worked for oth… more

How does everyone feel about hot desks in an office?

I personally hate it. We are a results based company so most people wfh, but a few of us come in a few days a week and always sit at the same desk. However, whe… more

We're all pretty much being paid to do 40 hours of work per week, whether it be hourly or salary. Recently, I worked a 50 hour week (salary) which is significantly more than I usually do. I mean, … more

Does anyone still have actual cubicles in their office? We switched to an open concept setup after COVID and never went back. Each team has its own area, but it’s still a daily race to grab the “good”… more

Is it bad to not want to advance more in one’s career? Say you’re comfortable with comp and lifestyle. Is there any thing against just doing your job well and not looking for extra responsibility? I d… more

I work specifically with fixed annuities. I like the work and the fact that I’m not required to be FINRA licensed since they’re not tied to the market, but I’m starting to sour on my company. Does any… more

Hello ,What to expect for 2nd stage interview for a Senior Accountant role at CBRE? shall I expect more technical questions ? Thank you.

Do finance org structures create unnecessary hierarchy? I’ve seen lean teams outperform layered ones because information travels faster.

First round interview at Blackstone for Investment Operations Analyst - what kind of technical questions could this entail? I know there’s a case later on too (which I’m also unsure of what it could b… more

If you had to choose, would you rather work for a brilliant boss with extremely high standards and a sharp eye for detail, or a kind and supportive but ultimately mediocre one, assuming everything els… more

Last week, our location manager re-stressed the importance of coming into office on our non-remote days (I work a hybrid schedule). This week, he decided he wasn't coming in to work because of the… more

I’m 45 and looking to move from traditional banking into a FinTech leadership role, and I feel like a dinosaur. Every person I’ve interviewed with is under 30 and seems baffled that I don’t use certai… more

What’s the biggest hidden cost of a slow close process? In my experience, it delays decisions more than it improves accuracy.

I had a call with someone today who emphasized that telling the story isn’t enough, you need to learn how to tell it to different groups of people. It’s a good reminder that it’s important to understa… more

Helicopter parent with a student graduating in data Analytics and Statistics. Finding it hard to get in front of employers for an in- person interview. Suggestions for avenues to connect…

I’m currently a 26yo analyst on a corp accounting (SEC and Internal reporting) team in manufacturing but I feel like my growth opportunities have stalled and am looking to make a move. I’m interested … more

Has remote work made things freer or just more competitive globally? Seeing more remote roles open up again is exciting, especially for those of us who prefer the flexibility. But it also feels like t… more

Does anyone know where I can apply for a job to help active duty/veterans with their finances or transition to the civilian world?

Just throwing out a potential resource- I discovered my local library hosts resume review nights as well as interview prep workshops. Is this a common thing? Wondering how I’ve gone so long without kn… more

Do finance incentives unintentionally encourage risk aversion? I think tying performance too tightly to variance vs. plan can discourage smart bets.

Hi everyone!

I'm a CAMS-certified BSA/AML Specialist with 9 years of experience in financial crimes compliance, including investigations, transaction monitoring, and regulatory reporting. I was imp… more

Any advice for handling the Sunday scaries? I’ve been stressed all weekend about a project I have to work on tomorrow.

It’s coming up to my end of year which always means the end of year review.
Any advice on how to bring up a salary review? It’s always such a difficult topic to bring up!

How common is it for companies to use AI screening tools to skim through applicants to auto reject them? Feel like I get some rejection emails way too quickly after applying

Has anyone done an in-person job interview recently? All of mine have been remote lately and it’s been tough finding a quiet place to take them. I’m always worried someone in my household is going to … more

How long shall I leave it after the first interview before following up?
It’s been a week and I haven’t heard anything but felt the interview went really well

Why is it so hard to get into plumbing apprenticeship in bc without doing the foundations course. I’ve been looking for a plumbing apprenticeship position for months now. I don’t know weather to just … more

Need to vent for a second. Is there anything more useless than goal setting during annual review time? Like yes, I promise to be a good employee and keep trying this year. Like what else do you need? … more

I’m interviewing with a few HFT firms, and the culture seems... intense, to put it lightly. One of the guys told me they don't really do lunch here and everyone looked like they hadn't seen th… more

Does anyone know what the average salary is for a management accountant in London?
Thinking of doing the move but not sure if it will be worth it with London prices!

I’m really torn about this offer and could use a gut check. The level is the same. Base is >20% higher, but with no bonus the total cash comp is about equal. Benefits are mixed (better healthcare b… more

How do you feel about being open with coworkers about salary? I used to feel kind of uncomfortable about it, to be honest. But the few honest conversations I’ve had actually helped me understand my wo… more

Been told I passed technical interview w accordion partners 1 recruiter 2 case study 3 an MD of group.. So now this is 4 ( these are all zoom and in same day in 10 days or so, meeting with Sr. Directo… more

I finally passed Level III of the CFA, and honestly, the job market feels exactly the same as it did when I was just a candidate. I thought the letters after my name would at least get me an auto-invi… more

Is “owning the forecast” actually empowering, or just a polite way to assign blame? I’ve seen it function as both depending on culture.