Women in Finance

When you go into the office, what do you wear? We are ‘smart casual’ but I would say more smart than casual, and I feel like I can never get it right

After many years in finance industry, I’ve realized that ‘faking it till you make it’ is practically written into the job description. I’ve noticed that men tend to thrive in this environment, while w… more

I see based on the article posted yesterday that this resonates amongst many at the moment, but any advice for when you’re putting so much effort into recruiting and not seeing results yet? Having tro… more

Lately, it feels like everyone in finance is building multiple income streams—investing, real estate, side businesses, you name it. I’m starting to wonder if having just one job is becoming outdated. … more

Lately, I’ve been struggling to keep up with all the new tech reshaping finance—AI-driven trading, blockchain innovations, automation in risk management. It feels like every week, there’s a new tool o… more

What is your role? I’m interested in a career change but unsure what to look into and would love some inspiration. I currently work in controls assurance.

Working in finance, I spend all day analyzing risk, so when it comes to my personal investments, I sometimes wonder—should I be just as cautious, or is this my chance to take bigger swings? Right now,… more

Looking for a referral to PE in Toronto. Any help would be greatly appreciated!

I always get super nervous talking to senior people, and I feel like my anxiety takes over. I know I can be personal and have great conversations, but when it comes to higherups, I tend to just freeze… more

In your role, what task do you think AI should automate to save time or boost efficiency? Whether it’s data entry, risk assessment, reporting, or something else, what’s the one thing you wish AI could… more

How many of us have no idea what we are doing with our finances but we give advice to people all day about theirs?

Has anyone else had a coworker or boss who frequently use their kids as the reason they can’t take on a task or being late? I totally get that we all have personal responsibilities—kids or no kids—but… more

Anyone here work in PE in NYC and if so, would you be open to an intro call?

Advice please. I may be at increasing risk of layoff due to several changes happening in my group. What things would you do or have you done to prepare in case of layoff? I’ve updated my resume, am co… more

Feeling super conflicted. Employer massively retaliated against me for health issues and medical leave, downgrading my rating for the year due to one month of poor health and blocking a promotion. I h… more

Do you have a target age for retirement? If so, what steps are you taking to make it happen? For me, I’m aiming to retire by 55 (or even earlier if I can make it work!) I’ve been focusing on maxing ou… more

I’m thinking about pursuing additional certifications to strengthen my credentials, but with so many options out there, I’m not sure which one will have the biggest impact. The CFA seems like the gold… more

If you weren’t in finance what would you be doing? I would be a Psychologist.

Do you think companies should handle layoffs more thoughtfully? A friend was on PTO in Europe when she got notified about layoffs. She was safe, but her whole team was let go, and their access was cut… more

I finally got an offer from a firm I’ve wanted to work at for years, but there’s one problem—the salary is about 10% lower than I expected. I know I should negotiate, but I don’t want to risk souring … more

Happy Friday! What brought you to Glassdoor/Fishbowl over other social media? I only started actively using it last year to check out company cultures and salaries during a career switch. It’s been aw… more

What’s your go-to investment strategy that has worked best for you? Many of us in finance likely have a solid grasp of investing (some of you might even be experts!) Do you focus on specific instrumen… more

What is the latest you informed leadership regarding pregnancy? How did it go?

Unfortunately, I have been passed up for promotion in the past. Leadership is very vocal about how tough the first five years a… more

I recently joined a new firm, and I’m the only woman on my entire team. Everyone is professional and generally welcoming, but I can’t shake the feeling of being an outsider—especially during casual mo… more

My friend was reassigned to an all-male team after a reorg. The team had female members before but somehow, they all left. She once met the team leader, who initially assumed she was an admin staff (n… more

There’s a senior manager at my firm who I just don’t vibe with—our personalities clash, and honestly, I find him a little condescending. But he has a lot of influence, and I know that having him in my… more

I just received a call scheduled for 7:00 AM tomorrow from an international coworker (no prior notice). I totally understand the finance industry can be demanding, especially with global teams, but I … more

A few months ago, I had a conversation with my manager about career aspirations and he offered lots of advice and suggestions on what I could do to progress. I came out of it feeling really positive b… more

Anyone else notice "nepo babies" at work? Early in my career, I worked with someone who got their role through family connections. They were actually great at the job, but it still stung a b… more

Lately, I’ve been hearing nonstop about the importance of building a personal brand in finance—LinkedIn posts, thought leadership, networking events, all of it. Part of me knows it could open doors, b… more

Why does it feel like big companies are constantly undergoing transformation or restructuring? I feel at constant risk of potentially losing my job. Does anyone else feel like this?

Sometimes, I find myself in a tricky spot when new team members take longer than expected to get up to speed. I genuinely want to be supportive and patient, but it can sometimes feel like I’m juggling… more

Does anyone have kids at home whilst working? Under someone else’s care but in another room. Does it work for you?

Groceries have become so expensive lately and it’s hard not to notice how much prices have gone up. We used to enjoy trying new recipes or splurging on specialty items, but now even the essentials fee… more

I’m seriously considering making the jump from risk management to investment banking, but I know it won’t be an easy transition. Risk has given me a solid foundation in financial analysis and strategy… more