Jobs in Finance

So I sent a salary review request email to both my managers last week and I still haven’t heard back.
Is it cheeky to chase on it? I sent it on Friday 9th… so it’s been a full week!

Anyone been through a ln interview process and gotten to skip level stage? Is this typically reserved for the primary top choice?

How honest would you really be in an exit interview? Part of me wants to give candid feedback in hopes of making the workplace better and less toxic, but another part worries about unintended conseque… more

I did 2 case studies and 1 behavior interview for a Senior Associate position a week before the holiday shutdown. Last week they said they are coordinating next steps internally. Does anyone have any … more

I was asking for specific feedback today from a recruiter on how I can better present myself to other recruiters. They didn't really have anything for me except to "be more confident" an… more

Should jobs have a preference to US citizens over a non-citizen? Should jobs be prioritized to on shore people vs shipping jobs to contractors off shore?
Most companies say put people first, return val… more

Anyone got experience working at JP Morgan?
I am in the process of applying currently but am still not 100% sure if it’s the right place for me.

For those that have been operators at PE firms, how was your experience? Does it prepare you for higher-level leadership roles as an exit opp?

Do you think finance leaders are promoted too often for being technically strong rather than business effective? I’ve seen this backfire more than once.

My manager says they want me to take more initiative, but every time I do, they micromanage the result or redo it entirely. It’s like being told to run while someone ties your shoelaces together. I’m … more

What is the average salary range for a Director of Finance at a non profit with an operating budget of 1.2 million and eleven employees? I have been offered this position at an organization where I al… more

It’s hard not to compare your career to the big announcements people post online, especially when it’s someone you know or used to work with. I’ve caught myself questioning my own progress after seein… more

Had some dreams last night that I got rejected for multiple jobs that I've been semi-seriously investigating. Not a very good sign :/ it might have something to do with the fact that I'm curre… more

C13 in London received 0 bonus. Although manager assured me I’m not the only one receiving 0 bonus and overall comp aka salary increase at 1.57% is still in the high end of the peers. Still feeling deeply insulted as never in my career received 0 bonus not even during covid or the worse y… more

What does everyone think about working overtime regularly?
Personally I think as a one off its okay unpaid. However, if its out of your regular job requirements, I don't think it should be looked … more

I’ve started interviewing again, and I forgot how many hoops they make you jump through. Recorded video responses, unpaid take-home assignments, four rounds of interviews and all for a mid-level role.… more

What’s one finance habit you had to unlearn as you moved up? For me, it was jumping straight into solving instead of asking better questions.

I see that there's a job posting for Dayforce as Payroll Specialist III. Wanting to get some insight on what it's like working for Dayforce as a Payroll Specialist?
1) How many Companies / Pay groups do you have… more

Has anyone here worked with a professional coach for self-development or career growth? I’ve been wondering if having an objective and experienced perspective could actually help with career advanceme… more

Is being offered shares in a company a normal perk?

I have been offered it at my new job and it’s really surprised me as it’s something I’ve never encountered before!

Dang I have this coworker a row over who keeps taking theie shoes off and they must not ever wash their feet 🤢 I told my manager but so far its been 30 minutes and shoes are still off. Am I just hose… more

I’m looking to move from California to Austin, TX to be closer to family but am running into issues finding a job there. Recruiters see my resume with California companies and say “This job is in Texa… more

For those who’ve worked in both high-growth and mature companies — where did you learn more as a finance professional? I expected high-growth, but mature orgs taught me discipline.

I’ve been seeing a ton of listings lately for roles in AI-driven finance strategy, which sounds great, but also a little like marketing fluff. I’ve done machine learning modeling before and worked wit… more

What if - and I know this is a big if - I just quit and left it all behind? I've been feeling so sick of the grind lately that I kind of just want to leave the city and find some nice farmland to … more

Is there a better feeling than hitting FY Forecast targets? (Obviously there is). Sometimes the year seems long, but good accuracy makes me feel like my work is valuable.

Getting older has its pros and cons. One major con is that time seems to move much faster now. 16 hours in a day huh? Well if I spend 8-10 of those working, 1-2 commuting, and 1-2 eating and a few wit… more

Job searching comes with a lot of complaints, but what’s one thing you’re actually grateful for during this process? For me, it’s been having family who’ve stood by me through the uncertainty, and hon… more

How fast do you hear back from an end of week onsite interview? I had one on Friday w partner n director and it's crickets. Midmarket <50 employee firm junior biz dev role

I mistakenly hit ctrl S on a half finished email this morning when I meant to take a screenshot. It was thankfully a low stakes email, but I feel like I’m constantly making these little mistakes at wo… more

A recruiter just told me I wasn’t a fit because I didn’t have experience with their proprietary system. Never mind that I’ve picked up new tools in days and even trained coworkers before. It feels lik… more

Do you still see finance as a strong long-term career path? I do, but only if you’re willing to evolve beyond being “the numbers person” into a business partner.

Are there any women on here that could speak to how you make everything work? Balancing career and family is beginning to weigh on me, and I’m starting to feel that leaving the workforce is the only w… more

For those with direct reports -

I have an employee that tries really hard and is very nice and willing to help, however, their quality work is below average and they haven’t improved. They are aware o… more

Does anyone else struggle most with the waiting after interviews? You put in so much effort to prepare, show up, and follow up, and then you’re left with silence. Even a quick update or rejection woul… more

I’ve noticed a weird pattern lately: companies say they want innovative thinkers, out-of-the-box approaches, and fresh perspectives. Then they hire the safest, most traditional candidate every time. I… more

I’m torn between optimizing my role for learning versus stability. Early in my career, learning was everything. Now stability matters more — but I worry about stagnating. How do you balance those two?

AITA if I start asking recruiters to fill up a basic "application form" before deciding to talk further? 90% of the time they don't really seem to read my profile and offer me things that aren't… more

Hi all. I’m exploring platforms that source Hard Currency EM Fixed Income PM roles. I have exp. across EM USD sovereign, quasi-sovereign, and corporate credit, managing benchmarked portfolios for cent… more

Sometimes I wonder if we spend too much time in finance talking about exits, promotions, and title jumps, and not enough about being happy in the role we already have. What does a good day at work act… more