Jobs in Finance

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

My firm is currently doing performance-based layoffs. They’re firing top performers for vague cultural reasons just to avoid the bad PR of a mass RIF. I’m next on the chopping block, and trying to int… more

How many of you have seen spots to add referrals on an application? I used to see it regularly but not as much anymore. Is this something of the past?

Help! I've applied for an apprenticeship, meaning there's high importance on having 5 x C and above GCSE grades and 2 x A Levels (which I have.) However, when applying, I didn't have acces… more

Planning to relocate to Spain and looking for fully remote roles in financial crime compliance, KYC or onboarding. Six years of regulated banking experience in the UK . Trilingual also which makes my … more

Does anyone else feel like tailoring resumes and cover letters for every application takes way more time than the response rate justifies? I get why customization matters, but sometimes I’ll spend a l… more

What’s one thing you do to stand out in interviews? I tend to be more reserved in interviews because that’s how my personality is, but I think it puts me at a disadvantage. I would love any tips or su… more

Does anyone happen to know someone working at the Dalio Family Office in New York or Westport?

I’d love the opportunity to work with Ray Dalio on global macro investing. And if that works out — CARBONE dinne… more

How are industry switches but within the FP&A function viewed? Are they a barrier to promotion? For example, if a SFA was looking to apply for finance manager roles in consumer packaged goods or p… more

What’s your in office schedule like? Are you 100% in-office, hybrid 3 days/week, or another schedule? I’m noticing fewer and fewer remote roles, but am trying to get a sense of how many hybrid positio… more

Happy Mother’s Day everyone! I hope you all are able to enjoy it 😃

If your competitive salary requires me to live with three roommates and eat ramen in my 30s, then we have very different definitions of the word competitive. I’m looking at an Associate role in Greenw… more

I interviewed with a Senior VP who bragged about sleeping under his desk during the dot-com bubble as if that’s a healthy standard to maintain in 2026. It’s wild how the senior leadership is so discon… more

Do you guys feel like the finance org on your companies run pretty lean? I feel like it may be pretty common.

I'm currently in an interview process with PayPal and wanted to get perspectives from people who are either currently at the company or have recently left.

some of the news i have seen so far:

3 CEO changes in the past 4 years … more

What’s a question you’ve asked in an interview that you feel actually helped your chances? Everyone says to ask thoughtful questions, but some seem to leave a stronger impression than others. Would lo… more

Hi guys,
How long the failed aptitude test is saved in the HSBC system?
Thank you

Career direction
Currently working as an operational risk officer for a bank (in LOD1). Conflicted while contemplating the direction for my career, FCU Advisory or Relationship Management. Any advice or gu… more

Has anyone had success using AI to automate certain processes? I feel like a lot of my job is locating data to then be analyzed. Gathering the data is the time consuming part. I feel like there are cu… more

Has anyone ever started a new job, only to have another company you were already interviewing with come through with an offer right after? I’ve always wondered what people do in that situation, becaus… more

I spent six hours in a Superday, met the entire C-suite, and was told I was the frontrunner, only for the firm to delete the job posting and stop answering my emails. It’s a level of professional disr… more

I have been on 30 interviews and still been rejected. Was laid off from federal government. Has anyone been having tough time finding a good job? Right now the only job I could find was in retail. Hav… more

Do you feel that your performance is tied at all to how many hours you work? Or just purely on the work you are doing. I have some coworkers that are really good at looking busy and I wonder if anyone… more

Can anyone share with me information about the relationship banker at Wells Fargo? I was advised by the market leader to apply for that position. Just want to know the structure of the pay hourly plus… more

Why do you think finance has normalized late nights so much? A friend in another industry asked me that recently, and I honestly didn’t have a good answer. Somewhere along the way, it just started fee… more

I had a guaranteed referral from a college roommate who is now a Director, and he straight-up ghosted me when I asked for the actual link. People are so quick to say let me know how I can help until y… more

It’s the last few weeks for me before work starts getting busy for the rest of the year. Let’s hope I didn’t get too used to it 😅

In your experience, how long is a typical interview process from start to finish? I’ve had it range anywhere from 3 weeks from start to offer to 3 months with no offer. Would love to hear others’ expe… more

What questions do you ask in interviews to spot red flags early? I had a recruiter conversation recently that reminded me how hard it can be to tell whether a role is actually solid or just presented … more

Do you always counter a job offer and try to negotiate a higher salary, even if the offer is within your ideal range? I’m starting to apply for roles again after a few years and I’d love some tips on … more

For those that had taken parental leave after the birth of a child, how realistic is it to stick to a personal schedule? For example, exercise, productive work, rest, etc.

My new offer has a three-year clawback on the signing bonus. If I leave for a better opportunity in 35 months, I have to pay back the full gross amount out of pocket. It’s an insane level of commitmen… more

Where do you see a demand in the next 5 years? I think a lot more positions related to AI, but I also think people management/conflict resolution will be critical as we start using more and more AI. W… more

How much cash do you like to keep in the bank these days just to feel comfortable? I was talking to a friend over the weekend, and it surprised me how different our answers were. We both have about a … more

How do you think the job search process has changed with AI? I’m noticing that it’s more and more difficult just to get to the screening and in front of a human. Anyone else in a similar boat or have … more

When applying for jobs and see “unlimited PTO”, is that a red or green flag for you? My husband has unlimited PTO and it’s a hassle to take off, but I’d love to know if this is a common experience or … more

Can anyone share their experience working for a university or a non profit? I could see myself doing this towards the end of my career as a way to do something more meaningful and low key. I’m curious… more

Are there remote jobs that hire applicants outside their country of residence? If yes, could you share sites or platforms that list such opportunities?

What are good traits you’ve seen in current/past managers? I’m curious what the big things people notice are.

I failed a technical test because I used a slightly different formula for WACC than the firm's specific internal template. My math was right, my logic was sound, but because I didn't do it the… more