Jobs in Finance

Is anyone else noticing that 95% of job adverts are going back to fully in the office.
Idk about you guys but I love hybrid work, or at least even the option for it.
I don’t understand this old fashion… more

I just had a quant interview where they asked me to derive a formula on a whiteboard that I haven't seen since my sophomore year of college. I’m all for testing technical competency, but these got… more

Hey does anyone know much about Barnum Financial in the northeast? Are they a good company yes or no.

I’m hoping to get some perspective on this. A lot of people are coming into work with the cold/flu. I (obviously) really don’t want to get sick and bring it home so I have a bottle of had sanitizer. I… more

Does getting more education after a bachelor’s actually help in finance? I’ve noticed a lot of colleagues going back for their MBA in the past year or so, probably because the job market isn’t great, … more

Which finance interview questions are actually predictive of performance? I think scenario-based tradeoff questions beat technical drills every time.

I’ve sent out 50 personalized LinkedIn messages to alumni and I’ve received exactly two replies. One was a no and the other was a link to their company’s general careers page. People always say that f… more

I saw an interesting article suggesting that GenZ might be the first generation to not be smarter than the previous generation due to all their exposure to devices. I find it half true. In my experien… more

What’s the longest you’ve been unemployed? The longest stretch I went through really tested me more mentally than financially. The days started to blur, the routine disappeared, and I found myself que… more

Hello! I've had nearly 4 years as a Member Service Representative at two different credit unions. I'm looking to find a 100% remote position where I'm using similar skills, and am not havi… more

Do reduced salary with benefits positions still exist? All of our debt is paid and my paycheck isn’t really “needed” anymore but we still need health insurance. Am I day dreaming of a position that do… more

Are their any functions you have a hard time working with? I’ve been supporting a Strategy team and whenever I try to press them to give me a solid timeline of when things need to get done, I never ge… more

What’s harder to develop in finance talent: technical skill or commercial instinct? I’d argue commercial instinct is the real bottleneck.

Interviewed for a VP role in COO at Barclays. NY hybrid based but was told they may be able to make an exception for the right candidate. I live about 5-6 hours away from NYC and am not looking to mov… more

I am a female recently back in banking after a hiatus and have a question about dress code. Female perspectives preferred, no offense. I have traditional Ann Taylor type suits and also recently boug… more

I’m currently an AML Lead Investigator with 4+ years in financial services and 2+ years focused on financial crime compliance and investigations. Promoted from Analyst to Lead in 15 months, I now oversee qu… more

I only ask this because I recently saw a meme about it. Has anyone that worked for Northwestern Mutual ever made a decent career out of it? Or do you just fizzle out and do something else?

What does strong executive presence mean for finance professionals? I think it’s clarity under pressure, not polish.

I accepted a job offer but before I start my job related training I have to pass the life insurance, SIE, series 6, 63, and 65. I aced my comprehensive life insurance exam. I feel confident about tha… more

Hello everyone! With over 5+ years in account management, revenue growth, financial analysis & CRM (Salesforce, HubSpot, Zendesk, SQL, Power BI, Tableau, AutoXl), I currently manage key client rel… more

New interview question just dropped: "Three ladies get on a train. The train is full. You want to give up your seat.

One lady only has one leg and has a crutch.
One lady is pregnant.
One lady has a young child with her.more

What skills do you think will matter most in finance over the next 3-5 years? I keep thinking AI literacy is going to be a big one, not just playing around with generative tools, but actually knowing … more

Is anyone else losing their mind over these one-way video interviews? I just spent 30 minutes talking to a webcam about my biggest weakness while a digital timer counted down in the corner. It feels s… more

I’m considering moving from my role (good WLB at F500) to a profitable startup. Workload would increase but I feel like there could be a good learning opportunity. What’s your guys’ experience?

I have a coworker who isn't rude per se - they engage and are cordial, but they've never made the extra effort to seem like they enjoy being around the rest of the team. It honestly comes off … more

Has your company started piloting AI tools to automate lower-level work? Mine recently rolled out something similar, and the message is that it’s meant to free up time for more meaningful, higher-leve… more

Has anyone tried to set communication preferences with recruiters?
I can't take a phone call between 9-5 as I am in the office, working! I wish they would just email me.
Whenever I mention to please… more

How do you convince a hiring manager that you aren't a flight risk when you're clearly overqualified on paper? I have 12 years of experience and I’m being told I’m too senior for every Directo… more

What’s the most important finance skill that isn’t taught anywhere? In my experience, it’s knowing which analyses not to run.

I had the chance to catch up with a friend over the weekend who is regretting his career decision. He doesn't think he's achieving enough at work. He has four kids and is a solid provider - I … more

Hi all,
I’m currently a Credit Risk Manager at American Express and I’m starting to explore Credit Risk Strategy and Analytics opportunities. I’m especially interested in roles at Affirm, Ramp, Brex, Capital One, … more

Is anyone else exhausted by the finance influencers posting about how they landed 10 offers by working harder than everyone else? It feels like every time I open the app, I’m being lectured by a 22-ye… more

I enjoy working for World Finance in Greenville, SC because of the positive work environment, strong teamwork, and the opportunity to continuously learn and grow. The company really pours into their e… more

Bonus season is almost here, and are you feeling hopeful about the bonus number this year. It’s always interesting how quickly things feel different once the numbers are out, especially when they don’… more

What’s the most harmful finance advice you’ve heard? Mine: “Just say yes and figure it out later.” That is the type of advice that gets you and your team buried.

How honest should you be in an exit interview?
I once was very honest as I felt it needed to be said as I was treated very unfairly. They in turn gave me a very bad reference, so I honestly don’t thin… more

I just finished a grueling technical assessment for a role only to find out the base salary is 40% lower than the industry average. They kept touting the uncapped bonus potential, but we all know how … more

Recently I feel so deflated from the amount of companies that have rejected me / not even looked at my CV.
How do I let this not get to me?! Or is it personal?!

Anyone work at Wells Fargo consumer banking as a banker in the branch? What’s your comp? Salary + commission? Bonuses? Downsides?