Jobs in Finance

Has anyone else interviewed in an almost empty office while the company still pushes a strict RTO policy? I had an in-person interview today, and the office felt like a ghost town. They require 4 days… more

I increasingly believe the highest ROI activity in leadership is allocation.Attention allocation. Capital allocation.Talent allocation.
Most businesses don’t fail from lack of opportunity. They fail fr… more

How do you handle a boss who holds your reputation hostage? My current MD hinted that my year-end reference depends on how much I help with the upcoming audit. He knows I’m interviewing and he’s using… more

Is the meritocracy in finance just a lie? Coming from a non-target state school means I have to be twice as smart and work three times as hard just to get an automated rejection. I have a 4.0, and thr… more

Do you keep track of every job you apply to, or has it become too many to realistically manage? I got a response recently for an HR screen from a role I applied to months ago, and I had to go back and… more

Do you guys have past teams or team dynamics that you miss? Or do you move on and leave it in the past? I’m wondering how long it takes to adjust to a team that doesn’t jive as well.

When do you know it’s time to move on from your current company? I keep getting moved around because of reorgs, but still expected to keep up the same quality of work while doing two jobs until we bac… more

Is a bot-generated rejection worse than being ghosted? I asked for feedback after a final round, and instead of hearing from a person, the recruiter sent me to an AI chatbot that “explained” why I was… more

What’s the process like for getting a new position at your company? Do you apply internally and go through the standard hiring process, or is there a streamlined process for being an internal hire? At… more

What’s the biggest salary bump you’ve ever received when going to a new company? For me, the largest I’ve seen is $30k, but that included the bonus. Would love to hear other experiences and what’s typ… more

When do you know when it’s time to move to a different company even if you like the culture and direction where you’re at? Is feeling stagnant a good reason?

There’s a quiet shift happening. The companies winning right now are not necessarily the loudest. They’re the ones building operational resilience while everyone else optimizes for visibility. Differe… more

How do you keep yourself from getting burnt out? My responsibilities keep ballooning and management doesn’t like hearing “no” or that I’m overcapacity right now. It’s making me extremely burnt out and… more

What jobs do you think are actually AI-proof over the next 10 years? I’ve been going to physical therapy for a while, and it got me thinking that PT might be one of the safer careers. Same with nurses… more

I’m officially at the point of Job Hunting Desperation where I’m considering commenting CFBR on every post I see just to feed the algorithm. It feels so beneath me. The whole platform has become a gra… more

What’s the longest maternity/paternity leave policy you’ve seen? My current company offers 4 months paid time off with an additional 2 months unpaid, which seems rare these days. Would love to know ab… more

For those that take parental leave, do you try to assist your team when you know they’re going to be slammed? Or do you just enjoy your leave and let them figure it out?

My offer letter mentions occasional weekend work, but the current Analysts told me they haven't seen a Saturday off. I’m trying to decide if the six-figure bonus is worth losing every single weeke… more

It’s disgusting how people are monetizing the desperation of job seekers. I had a networking coffee with a Senior Associate who spent the whole time trying to sell me his $1,000 Break into IB coaching… more

If you're looking for a job at Chase bank, do not apply for Associate Banker. As an associate banker you will be doing every job in the branch, for the least pay. You will be a teller. You will… more

For those that work for low-growth, dividend paying companies, is the dynamic with investors/board any different? All we ever do is talk about margin/stock price and I always feel like a RIF is around… more

Growth without trust is rented.
You can manufacture attention.
You cannot manufacture long-term credibility.
In every market cycle, trust compounds more slowly than hype — but survives longer.

Is it possible to pass a background check with credit card debt? I had some unforseen circumstances occur earlier this year and have 25K credit card debt. I have kept up with all payments and my bonu… more

My company uses Oracle NetSuite and I’m looking for a tool, ideally an excel add-in to eliminate exporting from the ERP and the risk of the data changing for operational reporting packages. The business isn’t too… more

What’s everyone’s experience been with AI screening? I recently got rejected for an AI evaluation role, but the email was surprisingly thoughtful. It recognized my background and technical experience,… more

I was excited to hear I had gotten a job at DataAnnotation. It was the first job I had in 2 years that wasn’t mowing baseball field grass. Only to find out that they fired me 3 days after I started. N… more

Outside of the finance industry, what regions or cities do you think are best for employment? A lot of F500 companies are headquartered in small towns by themselves. Are there many areas with lots of … more

Have you noticed how remote work flexibility often seems to change depending on seniority? I’ve seen a lot of senior roles listed as fully remote, while mid-level roles are hybrid and junior roles are… more

The best operators I know are becoming more skeptical of speed. Fast decisions are useful. Fast reactions are expensive.
There’s a difference between moving quickly and being emotionally over-responsive to e… more

How far in advance do you guys plan days off of work? Sometimes I worry that if I plan too far out, I’ll miss important stuff at work I could have otherwise scheduled around.

Has anyone ever worked at a Rockstar firm that wasn't a total dumpster fire? I feel likeI know the turnover rate is going to be 100%. It’s always code for bosses to be narcissists, and you will be… more

If you could design one job benefit for yourself or your team and your company would actually say yes, what would you pick? Mine would be a 4-day schedule while still working my normal 5-day hours, ju… more

I'm currently interviewing with a bank. I've recently seen a role that I'd also be interested in. I was wondering, if I also applied to that one would it reflect badly on me? I'm tryin… more

East Carolina Finance grad with a 3.2 GPA. Member of FMA and a business fraternity. Eagle Scout. While my work experience isn’t finance-related, I worked consistently for the same company from 2019–20… more

How many of you rely on Glassdoor ratings to help make a decision about a company? I recently applied for a position, but once I saw their rating, I’m hesitant I want to even interview. Curious what o… more

Besides margins, what metrics do you guys often look at? For example DIO, turns, etc.

I have an offer from Vanguard for a Sr Director for 175k in either PA or TX. It seems low for the level of experience. Thoughts?

What’s something that keeps you at your current job? For me, I love the people and the time off so I have a great work life balance; however, the insignificant raises every year are really getting to … more

Is anyone else getting really burned out by the networking side of job searching? It feels like applying alone barely works anymore, and now so much of it is reaching out to strangers on LinkedIn and … more