Jobs in Finance

Working my final few days as a Business Analyst, I've realized how bleak the UK job market is in the UK. I've been here for 3 years and none of the companies I've contacted or worked with … more

Seeking advice on switching to finance from a finance-adjacent role like operations. Undergrad was in finance but never actually needed up in a purely finance role.

What are some early signs that an interview has gone well?
I know there’s the standard ones like following up, offering a second interview etc. I was just wondering if anyone had noticed any others th… more

A recruiter just told me I wasn’t a fit because I didn’t have direct experience with their proprietary system. I’ve picked up tools faster than anyone I’ve worked with, but that didn’t seem to matter.… more

What does everyone think about salary transparency within the workplace?
I personally have no issue letting others know what I am being paid. It’s my choice to have an issue with, it’s my boss!
And I’d also… more

Disillusioned at Schwab – want to go full trader at HF/prop firm. Realistic?

Schwab broker (7/63) here, 1 yr in. Thought this would be more about equities and actual investing/trading but it's mostly hand-holding clients … more

What are the best job search websites these days?

Looking for a new job but have no idea where is best to start really

Hi all,

I’m curious how a move from a large, foreign-headquartered global bank to an obviously smaller regional bank might be perceived later in my career. For reference, this is my first job, and I w… more

What are the most useless degrees when it comes to our industry? On first glance, it might be the art degree or the business degree, but what about accounting degrees? So much of accounting can be aut… more

I’m interviewing for a banking role at SMBC. Can anyone provide insight into culture, deal flow etc?

Foot-in-the-door question:

I am looking to pivot careers into finance. I received my masters in Finance July 2024, but am still in education. I love my job, but it's time to make the switch. Any ad… more

How would you explain leaving a job after only a few months without it feeling like a red flag? I had one role that quickly became clear wasn’t the right fit, but I worry about how it looks on my resu… more

Hi everyone,
Has anyone here had experience with Vanguard UK?

I had my first interview on December 17 with the hiring manager. After that, I didn’t hear anything. I followed up this week and received this reply:

“Thank you for … more

I’m convinced that the clowns on LinkedIn who post about FP&A takeaways never worked a day in finance in their lives. Just venting… it bugs me that some people eat that up.

What job sites do you typically use? I’ve been using LinkedIn and Glassdoor which are fine. I’m just curious if there are any other sites out there with better opportunities.

I started a remote job a few months back. I received a nice pay bump and more flexibility. The job is super chill and work load is light. I’m extremely grateful given the current job market today. How… more

Anyone here successfully switch industries and stay in finance? How steep was the learning curve, and what skills transferred better than expected?

Is building your "network" even worth it anymore? With the rise of AI I'm not sure how important it will be in the future. I partially ask because I feel like I've been trying to bui… more

I’ve been working 9-10 hour days with barely any lunch. I keep telling myself it’s just crazy because of the holiday, but at the same time I know I was doing this before Thanksgiving. How do you know … more

Today we had a meeting to decide on when to have another meeting 🤦‍♂️ it was absolutely absurd. Not the strongest start to the year lol! What is something ridiculous that has happened to you at work … more

What feels like the biggest waste of time at your job? For me, it’s the endless daily Teams pings, weekly catch-ups, and having to report to upper management every week on what the team has completed.… more

I’m really on the verge of quitting my job even without another one lined up, and I’m a single mom with a toddler. I’ve been with my company for almost 10 years, yet I’m still paid the same as new gra… more

My last job micromanaged every spreadsheet, email, and meeting. My current role swung the other way with almost zero direction, no priorities, and a constant “just figure it out.” Somehow, both enviro… more

What do you wish someone had told you before you took your first finance role? Personally, I didn’t expect how political forecasting and goal-setting could be.

Sometimes working in finance is pretty cushy, despite the lower pay. I mean do any of us actually consistently work 40 hour weeks? Some weeks I feel like if I get my stuff done then its only like 30 h… more

Those with direct reports, I’m curious how many of you frequently give tasks to your employees post 3pm.

I usually use the last couple hours to wrap up my day and get a head start on the next if I can… more

Does anyone currently work for or used to work for RoundPoint Mortgage? Any thoughts about them as a company, how they treat their employees, advancement opportunities, PTO package etc.

Is it just me, or does LinkedIn feel more performative than ever? My feed is full of overly polished, motivational posts that rarely seem to lead to real opportunities. While actively job hunting, it … more

I started my careers as Compliance officer with my ACCA studies however now after completing my ACCA I want to join internal audit or financial analyst side but I after 3 years Is it easy to change th… more

The phrase “comfortable with ambiguity” keeps showing up in job descriptions, and I’m starting to side-eye it hard. Early in my career, I thought it meant flexibility and growth. But lately, it’s tran… more

It’s such a relief working with people that are open to changing processes and reporting to improve efficiency. Some people are stuck in their ways which can make work a drag.

Which finance roles create the most career optionality long term? FP&A, BU finance, corp dev, strategy — curious what paths people have found most flexible

Is anyone else struggling a bit with the first full week of 2026? Getting back into the rhythm after the holidays feels tougher than I expected, and I’m already eyeing MLK Day weekend as a small light… more

I’ve been rejected twice now because I didn’t seem excited enough about the job, and it’s messing with my head. I showed up prepared, walked through my experience clearly, asked thoughtful questions, … more

For people who’ve built long careers in finance and still enjoy it — what made the biggest difference for you? From what I’ve seen, the quality of leadership and exposure to real decisions matter more… more

I'm in work. But not everyone is so lucky? The market seems to be awash with people who are out of work especially in my field.

It's "looking for work" banners and emotionally wrought messages ga… more

Kind of got some Monday blues returning to work today. Thinking (maybe too much) about how I got here. Did I take the easy path? Am I underachieving? How do you deal with these thoughts when they come… more

Does anyone else feel a lot of pressure around January being labeled the “best time” to job hunt? I keep hearing that budgets reset and hiring ramps up in January, which gives me hope, but it also mak… more