Jobs in Finance

Does anyone else feel that cross-functional alignment takes more time than the actual analysis?
Half my job is translating the same numbers to sales, ops, and marketing in wildly different ways.

I’ve noticed some roles reappear every few months with slightly different titles, but the job description is basically the same. I interviewed for one last year, passed on it, and now it’s back again … more

Good afternoon, wherever you may be located. The job market has been tough for those starting out with advanced degrees, myself included. I’m seeking a permanent analyst role in finance but haven’t ha… more

Looking for roles in fintech for someone with 3 years of experience in product (asset management) and operations at an investment bank. Would like to not be at a bank - NO back office. Strategy and Op… more

Are you doing anything different for Thanksgiving this year? 🍂This year, we’re skipping the big hosting stress and keeping it simple. Just good food, a slower day, and actually enjoying the people we… more

What’s your approach to pushing back on “stretch” targets that feel mathematically impossible?
I’m all for ambition, but sometimes leadership wants 12% margin in a 6% margin reality. Curious how others… more

Looking for a VP level team member for an $80 Billion RIA based in NYC. Must have Addepar experience and great stakeholder management experience. 4 days a week in office, great team. The role sits in the technolo… more

How much do you share with family when job searching? Starting to mentally prepare for all the job questions at Thanksgiving this year.

Have the opportunity for 20% pay increase but this role will have fewer benefits and will be in-office (30min commute) versus the fully remote position I have now. How do you determine whether to take… more

Looking for companies which recruit for New York financial services companies in NYC. ISO non executive senior management opportunities in governance.

If you were advising a college student who wants a finance career in CPG, what’s the #1 early skill they should build? My vote: learning how a P&L really works, not just modeling it.

Is anyone else seeing a slowdown in responses from recruiters? It’s starting to feel like wastelands out here. Maybe because of the holiday season?

Hi everyone,
I recently completed a first round interview for an Investment Advisor / Registered Client Services Representative position and have been invited to a second round interview. I am excited about the op… more

I'm interested in a Relationship Manager role at Fidelity. I'm licensed. I'm struggling to truly know what the job looks like on a daily basis. Is it just calling to set up meetings for th… more

Are there any firms that have 4x10 or 3x12 schedules? If so, what roles usually get those?

Are there any short courses that anyone has done that have helped boost their CV? Don’t wanna spend too much money if I can help it, but I do wanna do some courses to make myself stand out.

I recently applied for the 2026 Commercial & Investment Bank Markets Full-Time Analyst Program at JPMorgan. I’m hoping to connect with anyone who may be able to offer guidance or a referral. I’m very interested in transitioning into this space and would appreciate any suggestions that… more

What’s that one expensive habit you refuse to cut, no matter how tight the budget gets?
For me, it’s my weekly “treat myself” ritual. A really good coffee or pastry that makes the whole week feel a lit… more

In September, I was hired by Gartner to be a Client Success Associate, but I haven’t been given a start date yet. I was informed by my recruiter that they tend to hire employees early and have them st… more

@Hii All,
anyone has experience applying at Mastercard London? I had interviews with them two weeka ago, and sent a follow with my HR this week she said she will come back with update, but she didn’t g… more

If you had an amazing boss that you trusted and thought of as a mentor, would you approach them to discuss an external job offer? I’m conflicted on this.

What’s one thing finance teams do that we think help but actually drives the business crazy? Mine: 20 page decks when three pages would do.

Is anyone else just… sick of pretending to be passionate about finance in every interview? I like my job, I’m reliable, I hit deadlines, I build clean models, but I’m not waking up every morning thril… more

I’m thinking about leaving my employer (has been a fantastic employer) for another employer to pursue career growth. I’d be happy to spend another number of years at my current company, but I feel lik… more

What’s the hardest soft skill for finance people to learn? For me, it was learning not to answer every question with a spreadsheet.

During 8.5 years at SBI, I learned that banking is about people, not just processes. Handling 200+ daily transactions, guiding first-time account holders, and supporting women-led groups taught me empathy, … more

Every finance job I interview for seems to have its own version of what strategic means. One role said it was high-level strategy, but the actual work was running daily variance reports for three diff… more

What’s the longest break you’ve ever taken where you truly felt you “got away” without everything collapsing back home? For me, the longest stretch was two full months in Asia - 1 month working abroad… more

I know it's only Thursday, but what's everyone's plans for the weekend? Personally for me, I have had a really full on week so far, so I am planning on relaxing and doing nothing the whole… more

I’ve had interviewers get super invasive about personal stuff like asking if I plan to stay in the city, whether I’m married, and even if I’m planning on kids soon. It always catches me off guard beca… more

Anyone got any tips for starting their own bookkeeping company? Been thinking about it for a while. Can you get decent money from it??

Pretty big day as NVDA beat earnings, sending everyone else higher. That company is worth so much money now it is insane. I wish I had worked for NVDA, some of their mid level management have got to be so loaded … more

Has anyone gone from FP&A to management consulting? How was the transition? Is the time/effort worth the exit ops?

Has anyone worked at Vanguard? How is the background check process like?

Leaving my current role and now it’s being made into a senior position
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I asked for a promotion, they refused. I resigned and found a better offer with a more senior role .
Now they made my previ… more