Jobs in Finance

When I was taking business classes a few years back in college, I had a professor who took "finance" so seriously that he said it "fih-nance" (w emphasis over a) instead of how mos… more

For those looking, how much time do you spend on your job search each day or week?

For those still on hybrid schedules, is your team silently pushing coming in 5 days a week regardless of current company policy?

How would you feel if you found out a coworker makes more than you? I didn’t think it would bother me, but it did, more than I’d like to admit. It wasn’t anger, just that quiet mix of doubt and curios… more

Does anyone have experience interviewing for the Associate Private Banker position at Morgan Stanley? How long did it take you to hear back, and what was your experience like?

My company is current in the process of splitting into two public companies. Do you think it makes sense to stay the course or jump ship? Would love your POV if you have lived through something simila… more

Regarding interview prep, I have done a lot of prep and feel like I can give an good answer to just about any question. How can I practice so that my answers still come across as organic as opposed to… more

I got told I “might be bored” in the role and I’m still annoyed about it. The work actually aligns really well with my skillset and I was genuinely excited, but because I didn’t oversell myself or act… more

I have an upcoming interview with Empower (research analyst role) and would appreciate any insight from those who have either interviewed or worked there.

Specifically, I’m curious about the interview process — ho… more

I’ve worked in finance for years and still got completely thrown by this interview question: “What’s your personal finance philosophy?” I blanked. I was so focused on company strategy and metrics that… more

What’s the tech finance scene in Canada like for someone looking into transitioning into FP&A from a Big 5 bank background

Not to be dramatic, but I’m starting to feel like the decoy candidate. I’ve made it to final rounds three times this year for roles I genuinely wanted, only to lose out to internal candidates every si… more

Any recruiters out there that can give insight as to why people never get back to you about a position you applied for? I've emailed this woman 3x about an update on the status of my application a… more

Financial Crimes Investigator/Analyst with 4 years experience in fraud and AML and a total of 11 years in banking looking for a position in the Lancaster, Lebanon, or Harrisburg area if anyone knows o… more

What’s the most unhinged way to get in investment banking?

Does Fifth Third offer work from home and hybrid work options? How many days are required to be in office?

I guess degrees don't matter in this climate. I got 2 masters degrees and 3 certification and applied for nearly 1000 jobs in the past year and cant get the offer Im looking for. I did get 1 but i… more

A recruiter just offered me a 3-month FP&A contract role and I can’t decide if taking it is smart or short-sighted. I’ve been unemployed for a few months now, and while I’m actively interviewing f… more

What are some good careers for someone that is looking to transition from banking, specifically a branch manager at a large bank?

How do you explain taking a pay cut for your last job without sounding like you made a mistake? I took it for flexibility, but now I’m worried I’ve tanked my leverage. Do I even really need to tell th… more

They don't promote from within. Need to apply for the job you want externally. They really like to hire very young people for senior management roles. Shockingly young.

I’m honestly tired of seeing entry-level jobs that pay less than junior roles in tech or even marketing. I saw a posting for a Financial Analyst at $58k in NYC, meanwhile, a friend just got $78k for a… more

I’ve seen three different roles at the same company that I’d be open to. FP&A, biz ops, and a reporting analyst role. They all align with my skill set in different ways, but I’m worried applying t… more

Hello, I have recently completed an MSc in Financial Global Trading at Coventry University with Distinction. However, I do not have prior internship or work experience in the finance sector. I would a… more

Just got rejected from a role I was referred into and they didn’t even interview me. Isn’t that supposed to be the one advantage of having a referral? Are referrals overrated?

I recently began my career as a Relationship Development Associate with Financial Growth Partners. The onboarding process was very enjoyable and they take applicants who have little or even no financi… more

Thoughts on listing salary expectations on your resume or LinkedIn? I’ve seen a few people post things like “Seeking $130k+ base” right in their bio, and they say it filters out lowball offers. Part o… more

Hey folks, considering moving into transfer pricing with one of the big 4 firms. What’s the WLB and comp like? What do career paths and exit opportunities look like? Philly is my target metro.

Is there a dress code? Does the business plan to implement a 5-day return to office work week?

Just had a hiring manager ask why I haven’t taken on more unpaid side projects. He mentioned things like building models on weekends or contributing to open datasets. I’ve got years of experience, sol… more

I keep hearing that advice: “Apply even if you only meet 70% of the qualifications.” But in finance, that doesn’t seem to work. Every time I apply without checking every box, especially technical ones… more

I interviewed for a finance role that sounded amazing on paper. Great comp, well-known company, growth potential. But once I met the team, the vibe felt completely off. Stiff energy, vague answers, an… more

Hey all - has anyone ever made the jump from tax to finance fp&a role as a senior staff. If so, what were some of the steps you took? I tried to apply internally, but wasn’t selected. Now looking … more

Job market is awful. I got my MBA from a low ranked state school 5 years ago. I got my GMAT score up to 740. How crazy would it be to get another MBA from an M7?

Hello! I have been in private wealth management since 2009 and formally an advisor on my own book for the last 9 years. I am currently working in the Private Bank and am considering a switch somewhere… more