Londoners in Finance

For anyone who has transfered a skilled worker visa to a new job, how long did the process take?

Hi peeps. Need opinions. I work in client facing corporate banking covering energy sector. My book is shrinking because the bank is of the mood that fossil fuel funding is bad for rep. Now I am being … more

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Looking for a referral for Brookfield Asset Management (Infra). Please let me know if anyone can!

Would also like to know what culture and WLB is like (I’ve seen 5 days in office, strict suit attire… more

Have any of you moved from consulting to banking with no FS experience? What sort of roles would you recommend? Thanks

6 months In I’ve gone part time( 4 days a week? I’m an audit manager but my portfolio never changed just my salary reduced. I’m doing well and getting good feedback.Are these grounds enough to talk to… more

What areas do new grads tend to live in? Flat searching soon and ideally want something where I can cycle to the office

I've been in a grad role for a year now, and my manager keeps telling me that I'm not going to progress. She said I don't really understand the work as well as I should by now...which is t… more

I've got loads of annual leave to take, but literally no time to take it. Every time I try to request time off, there's always some deadline, some deliverable due and it's hard to juggle. … more

Hello! I’m looking to move from consulting to banking. What roles would align the best with my skillset? Looking for higher pay and better work-life balance. Thank you!

Hi! Does anyone have any views of moving from corporate banking front office VP position to business management Exec Director role (VP reports I to this role)? Is this a good transition for a better w… more

Hello, I live in UK, I got recently made redundant, I have experience of more than a year in Accounts Payable and have a masters degree in finance. If anyone can refer me for a job, that would be real… more

I love where I work and I think my manager is actually quite good. But the office politics is draining me. Feel like I'm always trying to please someone, or trying to impress and I'm not sure … more

Exit opportunity from audit

I am a third year audit associate and recently exam qualified with ACA, with plenty of experience in AWM audit and some in insurance and financing. What are the common exit … more

Is everyone miserable at their job rn?

What is the expected Salary + comp in operations at a big hedge fund in London? For someone with 2 years experience.

I'm starting to feel like I should just give up my flat and stay at a hotel...am always working late, and/or traveling and don't even get to enjoy London. It's sort of frustrating at this … more

I'm considering leaving my current job, got a really good offer but am really worrried about moving to a new team because I actually really like the people I work with. I was thinking of asking my… more

Do referrals actually work? I've been applying for a lot of different jobs, but it's radio silence all the time. I'm sick of where I work and really want to move on, but I get frustrated p… more

I'm starting to think it's time to leave London, not sure if anyone else in this space? It's expensive, and not sure we're getting any real value here. Thinking of moving elsewhere, pe… more

My partner and I met abroad, and he convinced me to move out for him. It's been great overall, and I love the city, but I just feel lonely. My office is pretty small and not a lot of people my age… more

Hi all, hope you are well! Does anyone by chance have old study materials for Certified Internal Auditor exam that they don't need? Please could you message me if you do. Many thanks

Hello there! Last year, I was an international student and I'm starting a new role as a business analyst this week. I was wondering if you have any suggestions or tips regarding the UK job culture… more

Dears- Any info/insights about working with En Route International? Company’s culture and work environment?

Anyone have an feedback on commerzbank

Is it hard for Americans to get a work permit in UK? Specifically for trade surveillance roles ?

For those on a Skilled Worker Visa, how do you move jobs in London? I feel so stuck, not growing, and feel like holding a double-edged sword :(.
I am craving growth and a new start.

Hi all,
I’m an Australian eligible for a 5y visa wanting to work in London. Was hoping to get any advice on the variety of opportunities for someone with 4 years in credit research. Would be great to hear about:
- best compani… more

Hello Everyone
I recently cleared my masters and am now looking for a job in Finance. At the moment based in Aberdeen and I am applying for London based roles since I am ready to relocate. I feel that … more

Seeking Advice: Thoughts on middle market TMT IB firms (Blair, HL, RJ, DC, Arma, Harris, Lincoln, etc) and ability to transition into private equity? How would you rank these firms?

Hi All,

I am 5+ year experienced retail credit risk professional. I have an interview with commerzbank this week for the role "AVP - Corporate Lending International, Portfolio strategy and pricing".

A.) What kind of questions a… more

I am moving to London in March 2024 and have an interview with Goldman Sachs tomorrow for a Strategy Associate position. Any advice?

I have recently moved back to London after over a decade working overseas. I am looking for Risk roles (I have work authorisation). My network is not what it once was and I understand the job market i… more

Which Investment Banks/Consultancy firms have recently relocated to/opened a new office in London? I'm looking to move away from being an in-house debt advisor to work for a new, growing team in M… more

Has anyone completed CAIA?

What is credit suisse London - kyc periodic review specialist -Assistant vice president salary?

Thanks!

About to graduate. If I plan to live in ldn indefinitely, realistically what annual salary is sustainable 5-10 years down the line to afford a mortgage for a £3 mil house by my mid-30s?

Considering enrolling for DipFa.
Do you know any company that would propose an employed position?

Do you think recruiters actually care about responding to a message? Or do they just ghost after asking for their CV and/or details?