Jobs in Finance

How long should an interview typically take? I always come out of them feeling a bit down if it’s under an hour, but sometimes I feel like that shouldn’t be the case?!

What a day of college football. So many great games. When you're networking or trying to build relationships do you use college football to help break the ice? Or not really?

Is finance the only industry where being unemployed feels like a character flaw? Every interview I’ve had lately comes with this unspoken judgment like I must’ve done something wrong if I was laid off… more

I have worked in the pharmaceutical industry for 15 years, but I haven't made as much as I would have if I switched to finance. I think I chose the wrong industry.

Hi everyone! I’m currently working in the finance and accounting field for almost 3 years now but my diploma is in a different area. I’d like to strengthen my credentials in accounting and finance for… more

What are you doing to upskill? Do employers care about LinkedIn learning? Or are there other more reputable sources to get certificates from?

Kind of a similar question to the post below. How late is too late to change careers? I am turning 30 soon and have been wondering if finance is the right field for me. I don't particularly enjoy … more

Has anyone made a big career change? Was it difficult and do you think it was worth it? I’m really not enjoying my job and thinking about doing something more operational but no idea how to go about i… more

Do you actually think thank-you emails after interviews make a difference anymore? I still send them as it feels respectful and gives me one last shot to reinforce why I’m a strong fit, but sometimes … more

I used to work for a bank that let you roll over or sell unused sick/vacation time. My current bank doesn't allow either. I put in a request to use a good amount of my remaining time in Nov/Dec an… more

I love where I live - nice weather, close to beach, lots of things to do. The downside is that while at my current level, there are a lot of opportunities (Senior Analyst/Manager) there isn't much… more

What’s your company’s philosophy on finance rotations for new grads? I love how rotational programs build well-rounded finance talent, but I’ve seen some firms cut them for “efficiency.” Seems short-s… more

I’m getting close to that “I’ll take anything” phase of unemployment. There’s a job I could accept right now, but it’s a clear step down with lower title, lower pay, and not aligned with my long-term … more

Impact Investment Exchange (IIX) Review

Hi I'm currently weighing a job offer from IIX Singapore and want to know if anyone here has first hand experience working there and can tell me if the compa… more

I did my undergrad in finance about four years ago but ended up in the insurance industry due to the pandemic job market. I know the market is still tight, but wondering how I can finally break into c… more

Evergreen Services Operating Exec: could ppl shine a light on the first interview type questions and comp? This is the holding company of Alpine Investors

Would you take the offer or stay?

Current job: 96k per year, 10 minutes commute each way, 5 days a week on site.

Offer: 120k per year, 1 hour - 1 hour 15 minutes commute each way, 3 days a week on site… more

Have you noticed how people actually use their sick leave? In most companies I’ve been at, it’s “use it or lose it,” so I’ve seen some coworkers treat it more like extra PTO than actual sick days. Per… more

Capital One has a strong mission, but my application process was blocked by a non-functional education dropdown. After multiple outreach attempts with no response, I was unable to complete submission.… more

Someone I know just got hired for a job I applied to with the same background and honestly weaker credentials, and I’m trying really hard not to spiral. I’m happy for them, but it’s that gut-punch fee… more

Hot take: Excel is still king, even with all the new BI tools.
Agree or disagree? We use Power BI and Anaplan, but at the end of the day, the cleanest answers still come from a well-built spreadsheet

How do you prep for an interview? I feel like this is a weak point for me, and I don’t really have any professionals in my family to give me pointers. Do you just review your resume in advance?

Going through the interview process for a Senior Associate role at CapitalOne (McLean, VA). Card Accounting related role.
The recruiter mentioned the salary range is $100–105k. Does that sound normal for this level, or is there room for negotiation?

Trying to get a sense of what’s reasonab… more

Bank earnings have been going through the roof, but my salary definitely has NOT been lol. I feel like the job market is so tight though that I don't have much leverage to ask for a raise. Not sur… more

Curious how other manufacturing companies are doing with tariffs. Are your annual results still looking good? Or are they hurting this year?

Anyone working as a quant Strat in private credit London uk wanted to know total compensation range for associate with 5 year experience?

How do startups that are a couple months to 2 years old have 1000+ followers on LinkedIn? I understand the Y Combinator types that get a lot of press, sure. But that's a few batch every season. Ar… more

When you’re considering a job offer, how much weight do you give to benefits beyond base pay and bonus? For me, I put quite a bit of emphasis on things like 401(k) matching or retirement contributions… more

Hey I’ve been struggling with finding a job (advisor).

I live in a pretty suburban/rural area, not huge for finance like NYC, but big enough to where there are some jobs.

I have my insurance licenses and 7. It took me almost… more

For those who’ve transitioned from FP&A to strategy, what was the hardest mindset shift? I sometimes feel finance people underestimate how much ambiguity strategy teams live with — curious if othe… more

I am struggling to find jobs that are offering study support as part of a package. I am quite junior so need the support as I am on such a low salary, I cannot afford to pay for this myself in my spare time… more

Any recommendations on how to find companies that are hiring for finance roles? I’ve tried to look through LinkedIn jobs, but most of those seem to be outdated listings that just keep getting re-promo… more

When do you know when it’s time to move to a new role? I’m at a good trajectory and make a fair salary (in the middle for my industry). The problem is that I don’t feel very challenged. My boss is awa… more

I just interviewed for a job that insists on being fully on-site. Not ideal, but I get that many companies have become stingy about WFH lately. The ironic part? None of the team members (or even the m… more

Would really appreciate any advice and insight.
Unfortunately my job may soon be made redundant.
I've been here for almost 2 years. I asked about a severance package and they said they're not doing se… more

Had an analyst give notice to HR directly instead of informing their manager and team first. Is this the new norm these days?

I have applied for numerous positions but nothing, just constant "unfortunately" emails. I have altered my CV many times, received feedback from my friends to change this bit or change that … more

The offer is $15k more than I make now, but the benefits are garbage. There's no 401k match, barebones health insurance, barely two weeks of PTO. On paper it’s more money, but once I calculate the… more

What’s the most underrated skill in corporate finance today? I’ve noticed that storytelling with data (not just building models) makes a massive difference when influencing senior leaders — especially… more

So I have recently started in finance and am currently working as an accounts assistant for a small company. I am wanting to grow my career but honestly am so conflicted as to how to do it. Any advice… more