Jobs in Finance

What does everyone do for their Sunday routine before getting back to work on Mondays?
I never usually get the Sunday scaries, but every now and then it does hit me and I don’t know how to make it fee… more

The economy has never felt so bipolar to me. On one hand, I see encouraging signs. On the other hand, I feel that half of us could be out of work in three years. If you had the crystal ball gift, what… more

Just took a trip to the west coast and it was 80 degrees and sunny. I love where I live but I’ll be sad for a couple of days while I adjust to the cold. I’m jealous of all you on the west coast!

Those that have a ESPP, do you typically hold onto the stock or sell right away? I usually sell but am curious what others do.

Is it horrible that I just want to find a job that lets me do the same thing every day and not worry about constant growth? I don’t know if it’s the demand for constant growth itself, or if it’s that … more

Does anyone have tips on actually doing the interview process?
It’s the first time I’ve been asked to host the interviews and ask questions, as it’s recruiting for my current role.

What are some red flags you’ve personally noticed during interviews that made you pause and rethink a company? For me, it’s moments when people struggle to describe what a normal week looks like, or w… more

I spent a few hours doing interview prep yesterday and plan a few more today. Nothing too crazy, just formulating how I'd answer certain questions and using ChatGPT to fill in some gaps. Got me th… more

If you could give one piece of advice to someone starting in finance today, what would it be? Mine would be: learn the business before mastering the tools.

Has anyone at 5th and third heard. Any updates as far as the merger with Comerica bank..

I think I’m about to get laid off. Leadership’s gone quiet, budgets are frozen, and my last few projects were abruptly canceled. My manager’s being vague, and I’m seeing roles disappear on our org cha… more

I recently asked for a pay rise, which I do think I deserve. When I then spoke to both my bosses about it they asked me to step up. Which tbh I don't really want to do. I am happy where I am. How … more

Random question: what is everyone doing to stay healthy this winter? We’ve already gotten the flu twice from work or school, and yesterday my husband just brought it home again 😩. I’ve tried vitamin … more

I’ve been job hunting for months and keep running into AI interview platforms and assessments. I just did one where I had to record answers into a webcam, alone, with a 2-minute countdown and no way t… more

Is loyalty actually worth it?
I have personally never stayed at a job for longer than 5 years. However, I know many people that have had benefits for loyalty. I also know many who have stayed and then been t… more

What’s the biggest risk in finance careers that people don’t talk about enough? I think it’s becoming so specialized that you lose broader business relevance.

What is the proper way to set boundaries with coworkers when it comes to social media? I had someone send me a friend request but I'd really not like them to see what I'm posting online. My co… more

Hey team,

Job hunt's testing my patience, but I'm locked in and ready—7+ years crushing B2B sales, incentives, Salesforce wizardry, Power BI/SQL analytics, and multi-million revenue lifts (lik… more

Anyone else feel like golden handcuffs stop them leaving,

Have you ever walked out of an interview wondering if the team actually knew what they were looking for? I had one recently where every interviewer seemed to be hiring for a different role. One focuse… more

What do you think is the new “comfortable” income for a family of 4 in a MCOL area? Specifically someone who is fine with average cars and an average house.

Had a conversation with my manager this morning about my career trajectory. I recently earned my MBA but have not been able to leverage it in my current position like I had hoped. My manager has been … more

Has anyone heard anything about IB Comp/Promotion for this cycle? How are things looking across the industry?

What’s the most important question finance should ask before starting any analysis? I think it’s simply: “What decision are we trying to inform?”

I’m currently on a 3-month contract with no guarantee of renewal. I like the team, and the work is solid, but the uncertainty is starting to wear on me. I don’t want to jump the gun and look disloyal,… more

I’m currently a relationship manager who works with executives (C suite) of fortune 1 companies by working as part of their wealth management team At a very large brokerage firm.

I’m looking for advice in t… more

How do you guys get off to a good start with a new boss? I like to make sure I know how they prefer to communicate. What else can I do?

Is your firm requiring you to be in the office on your anchor days (excluding Monday of course) despite the insanely cold weather and you're part of a support, non-client facing function? If not, … more

How do you feel about M&A deal flow 2026?

How do people define “job-hopping” these days? I’ve been thinking about whether moving jobs every 2 years or so is really seen as a red flag, or just a realistic way to grow. Careers don’t feel as lin… more

Letting go of “hero mode” was harder than I expected.
Being the go-to problem solver feels good, but it doesn’t scale. How did you transition away from that?

They say networking is everything in finance, but I’m honestly burned out from trying to build relationships that go nowhere. I’ve done the coffee chats, the cold DMs, the Zooms that end with an I’ll … more

For those in areas affected by the snow, have your employers been flexible about letting you work from home?

Has anyone here actually living or working in Minnesota right now? I hope you’re staying safe with everything going on there. With all the protests and news around the situation, I’m curious if your e… more

After years in private equity, I’m trying to pivot into corporate strategy, but every recruiter seems confused by the switch. I’ve led due diligence, modeled scenarios, presented to boards… the strate… more

Do you think finance careers reward consistency more than brilliance? The people I see moving up aren’t always the smartest — they’re the most reliable.

I got quite unlucky with a company, and ended up not passing the probation period. I was then in a panic, stuck with a mortgage to pay and no job to fund it. I then applied for the first job I saw which was a far… more

Can someone please recommend a recognized FCA Complaint Handling Certification organization in UK.
Thank you.

How is the Aladdin Client Experience role at BlackRock?

Is anyone currently in this department open to a quick chat?