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I’ve gotten mixed advice on talking about compensation early in the process. Some say wait, some say ask during the recruiter screen. When do you bring it up without turning them off?

Has anyone been through the VP hiring at JPMC London? It’s been exactly one week since my final interview. All felt positive, but haven’t heard anything yet. The recruiter hasn’t been engaging generally, but the hiring manager was directly engaging.
How long it takes from final round to h… more

Has anyone recently gone through the VP hiring process at JPMC London?
It’s been a week exactly since my final interview. All felt positive, but haven’t heard anything since, the recruiter haven’t been engaged generally, but the hiring team was directly on it
For those who’ve been through … more

Hey, I found few recruiters who work at top global recruitment forms, connected to them on LI, all of them accepted, had one conversation. Also a recruiter came to me directly for a role that is just purely… more

Why does every interview now feel like consulting-lite? Frameworks, whiteboards, strategy hypotheticals… even for analyst roles. Are we actually testing skills or just making the hiring process more t… more

I'm feeling a bit disappointed. I've been job searching for a while, but I still haven't landed a role. Does anyone have any tips for me?

I'm worried about my unemployment benefits running out, and… more

I’ve learned a lot in operations — leadership, discipline, and problem-solving. My next step is clear: move into finance/strategy where I can keep growing and sharpen the numbers side of the business.… more

I keep hearing that “your network is your net worth,” especially in finance, but honestly? Mine hasn’t helped much. I’ve reached out to alumni, ex-coworkers, even cold DMs and it mostly goes nowhere. … more

I’ve worked in finance long enough to see both sides: the prestige of a legacy firm and the buzz of a fast-moving fintech. One of my current offers is from a major bank with global name recognition an… more

I’ve been told more than once that my “energy” is too low for client-facing finance roles. I’m not rude or disengaged. I just don’t perform enthusiasm like I’m on a sales floor. I like being thoughtfu… more

A recruiter asked why I haven’t done a finance bootcamp. I’ve got a degree and work experience, but now that’s not enough? Are bootcamps the new gatekeeping credential, or are they actually worth doin… more

I’ve started tracking which companies ghost me after final rounds, and it’s honestly wild. These are multi-interview, multi-hour processes and they don’t even send a form rejection. Is this just how f… more

I am planning to work in the banking industry in canada. I have no prior banking experience. Do you think i should get licenses like IFIC AND CSC or should i start as a teller and go my way up. My onl… more

I’ve seen at least three job postings this week labeled “junior” or “entry-level”, but they required a CFA, 5+ years of experience, and in one case, an MBA. I’ve been working in finance for three year… more

IB OR PE Recruiting?

Hey guys -
Trying to break into PE with no finance experience and wanted a realistic understanding of my chances.

Context:
• Currently at HSW getting MBA
• Sponsored from MBB
• 3 Yrs work experience at MBBmore

Does it really take long to get deployed after the job offer and passing all requirements?:(

Has anyone interviewed at sepio capital. I have a second round interview coming up . Appreciate to hear what to expect

Has anyone worked as a wealth advisor at New York Life and speak to the book of business or how leads are obtained? Do they give you business or are you left to fend for yourself.

Anyone in HR able to explain the audacity in asking for 3 professional references for an application?

Taking bets on when UBS folds their Asset Management division into Wealth Management. I say Q1 2027.

Applied for a U.S Bank Wealth Advisor Role and a bit concern with the background check. I had a few late payment (4 to be exact) back in 2023. Since then all has been resolved and no late payment sinc… more

Hi Glassdoor Community,
I’m Saurabh Verma, a Senior Investment Banking Analyst at Deutsche Bank (Evalueserve) in Gurgaon with 2+ years of experience in deal origination, financial analysis, and team training. I hold an … more

Does anyone know the average salary for a VP role at the BNY location in Lake Mary Florida?

Hi, does anyone have an idea of the salary of a relationship manager-business banking at HSBC UK.

Hi all – just looking for some insight. My job application (workday) shows up under the Inactive section with the status “In Progress, In Review” (in red).
Anyone know what this might mean? Appreciate … more

Why are recruiters so awful? I understand there are a lot of applicants but how are you ghosting candidates that you already made contact with or screened? This has been the most discouraging time loo… more

I am back looking for jobs but I haven't had any luck in my local market. I am debating on searching in the next big market which is 2 hours away. Do you guys think that is an unreasonable commute… more

Can anyone recommend a podcast on advice for career progression in a corporate setting?

How is the best way to handle your explanation of why you were let go from a job you were at for 18 years for performance. They basically targeted someone trying to get them out and were successful.

Any suggestions for answering the question of salary expectations ? My current job pays above average. Should I disclose that I am prepared to reduce my pay depending on other company benefits?

Ever feel like finance roles just keep adding responsibilities but not pay? “We’re flattening the org” means “here’s three people’s jobs for the price of one.” Would you take on more scope in the hope… more

I’ve started asking interviewers, “Why did the last person leave this role?” and some of the answers are… alarming. One even said “we’re still figuring that out.” Would you avoid a role if they won’t … more

I’ve had multiple interviews where they spent more time talking to each other than listening to me. One panel basically ignored my answers to debate among themselves. Would you call that out in real t… more

Hello.
I just got a job offer through a temp service for Wells Fargo. I have to do my background with the fingerprint. I do have something on my record, but im not sure it's going to show. I was honest and sai… more

Working at a bank where management aren’t leaders, cower when corporate visits and run a skeleton crew 6 1/2 days a week.

I updated my résumé catered to Client Finance (I’m really interested in a career in the Wealth Manageme… more

Imagine this scenario:
You are a junior who just joined the company. You go work in the office and it happened that the VP of the organization also work in the office on the same day when others wfh. A… more

What do you think about companies that do personality tests before interviews? I just had to take one for an analyst role and it felt totally irrelevant.

Just got an offer with a lower base but a huge annual bonus target. 40% if the company hits its numbers. But that part isn’t guaranteed. Would you take a lower base for a shot at a big bonus?