Jobs in Finance

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

Has anyone here ever taken a step back in title or prestige, either after being out of work for a while or just for a better quality of life? I think there’s a lot of pressure to always keep moving up… more

Does anyone have experience applying for jobs at Freedom Mortgage? Or does anyone here actually work for Freedom Mortgage?

What’s everyone’s read on the job market this year so far? I had a recruiter tell me Q1 was the strongest start they’d seen in years in terms of hiring, but honestly that doesn’t fully line up with wh… more

Has anyone managed to stay remote in a senior role? I moved to a rising tech hub for a finance role, and now that I’m back on the market, I realize there are exactly three relevant companies here. If … more

Have you ever made one small change in your job search and been surprised by how much it helped? I’ve noticed that applying within the first 24 hours of a job posting going live seems to make a bigger… more

What’s your take on discussing pay with coworkers? At my last job, I was able to use it as leverage when asking for a raise but now that I make a comfortable amount, I’m less adamant about finding out… more

Is jumping from a tier 2 Rx firm to a tier 1 firm like (A&M/FTI) in terms of future exit opportunities?

When looking for a new job, what are the most important company benefits you look out for? For me, time off and culture are important, in addition to pay of course.

Have you ever taken a job you knew would make you kind of miserable but you felt it was a necessary career step? How did it go? If you could do it again, would you?

Does anyone else feel like after enough interviews, your answers to the same behavioral questions start sounding a little too polished? I’ve noticed that after repeating the same stories over and over… more

I’ve been working in Sustainable Finance for three years and I’m starting to think the whole department is just a giant PR stunt. Every time we try to block a deal based on actual ESG metrics, the rev… more

When interviewing, how do you get a true sense of the amount of hours you’ll be expected to work? In the past, I’ve had hiring managers play it off like it’s not that bad, and once I start the job, th… more

Lately, one of my frustrations has been my computer not being able to handle large models or multiple large files open at the same time. Saving, closing, and opening them all takes so much time someti… more

How successful have you been with landing interviews lately? I’ve been applying for jobs, but am not getting much traction. I know the job market is rough right now, but I thought I’d at least hear ba… more

Hi all, I am looking for Senior Associate level jobs within Institutional Sales at Asset Management Firms. Finding it hard to find such roles in Vancouver, BC. Does anyone have any suggestions for me?… more

Two weeks ago, I accepted a job offer. After passing the background check, the mgr asked for a start date, and I suggested the day after Memorial Day. A few days later, I realized I’d prefer to start … more

How do you politely interrupt an interviewer who talks so much you barely get a chance to speak? I had an interview last week where the hiring manager spent almost the entire time talking, and by the … more

A company reached out asking for times I’d be available for an interview. I replied with times and haven’t heard anything back for 3 days. Should I follow up?

What’s the 401k match like at your company? Mine is 100% match up to 5%, plus an automatic 2%, so if I contribute 5%, the company will contribute 7%. Would love to hear what’s normal!

Am I the only one having a very difficult time finding a job? It just feels like a merry go round that just doesn't stop. Can anyone else relate?

Looking at a credit controller role and I always get stuck with the dreaded do you have any questions at the end of an interview.....Anyone got any generic questions ideas i could reply with just so … more

What do you guys do to keep a running task list? I’ve been just using pen and paper my whole career but after misplacing my notebook for a week I’m considering a new option.

I spent 15 hours building a three-statement model for a take-home assignment, and the firm didn't even give me five minutes of feedback. They sent a generic rejection email three weeks later. I’m … more

would you take a decrease a title to get into a company you really want to work for? Let’s say comp stays about the same. I personally am more concerned with comp than title but am wondering if it mak… more

How do you warn a recruiter that your reference is a psychopath? My former boss is a known bridge-burner and I’m terrified his spiteful reference is going to tank my final-stage offer. I left on profe… more

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How do you usually handle the “do you have any questions for me?” part of an interview? I’ve always heard that asking smart questions is a chance to leave a strong impression. I recently saw someone s… more

I'm working in customer service for a personal budgeting app SaaS, and I want to transition to a lifecycle marketer or copywriter. I'm having difficulty making this transition.

All the lifecycle and copywr… more

Job hunting really is its own kind of chaos. Today I got a rejection from a company I applied to months ago, and I’m pretty sure they already rejected me once before, so now I’m wondering if they’re c… more

Has anyone started their own side business while working full time? Would you mind sharing what the business was and how it went? Did you find it sustainable while working?

Greetings everyone!

I am waiting to hear back from TIAA but before I accept the offer, I have a few questions. I applied as a Financial Consultant. I am transitioning from a role in education to finance. I am very… more

Hello everyone! I recently interviewed at TIAA North Texas location for a non-registered consultant position. I passed all 3 rounds of interview and have been waiting for an answer from 1.5 weeks. Doe… more