Is it possible for someone to begin their career in transaction advisory in big 4 without a couple of years of audit experience?

That is where my career goal is and feel that my experience, skills and interests are more suited for this service line.

Would I be reaching hard to secure this type of position coming from financial operations? Or should I be targeting more audit roles in big 4 and worry about eventually transitioning into transaction advisory after a couple of busy seasons?

Is it reasonable to expect the recruiter to tell me whether this role can pay X (my desired number)? Just had a recruiter tell me the firm doesn’t give a max number (after giving me a lower range than my current comp), so if I go in and blow their mind maybe that’s possible. Is this BS? Don’t want to waste my time or theirs

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Who are the leading investment managers / banks in sustainable finance? Looking to transition from current role, but wondering which firms to target

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I’m trying to decide to stay with Schwab as a CRS or accept a offer with CACI as a business systems analyst. The pay is the same Schwab is about 3k more but in MA and CACI is in NH where my gf and friends are. Ideally want to start my own company or get into VC or PE but having trouble being a new grad. Thinking this position might give me more skills and look better on a resume. Currently am client facing and doing ops. This role would be on a navy shipyard and doing data analytics. Any advice?

If you are a small firm, lean team hiring: how many candidates get to final round? Do you always bring in X number of candidates, or would you be comfortable making a hiring decision if the first or one of the first few candidates receives positive feedback from everyone?

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Have an interview with Silicon Valley Bank next week in the Boston office for an associate II position. Was curious if they hire within and any insight on the interview process? Pros/cons of the company.

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Got offered a banker position with JP but I need to pass the series 6, 63, SIE and the life and health license.
Is this double in 180 days?

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Hello, I currently have my 63 and 65, I work as a financial adviser. I am studying for my CFA Level 1 in May. I am currently unhappy in my role and don't want to be client facing anymore and have more of an interest to work in investments. I just finished doing Python Investment Analysis courses for equities and fixed income securities. I am considering taking my Series 79 to move into investment banking while I continue to study for my CFA. Thoughts? What exam provider is best?

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I have an interview next week for an opportunity as Controller in Stuttgart (Germany). I expect them to ask me what i expect in terms of compensation and I’m kind of struggling here. I can’t seem to find an agreed average salary for the position online. Some say it’s in the range of 60-70k, some say it’s around 90, some other websites say it’s around 110k. I would position myself around the 90s but I don’t know whether i should ask the highest or if im already too high with my request.

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Goldman Sachs I applied for several roles and indicated under review but, after clicking the job description; the post isn’t Available to view. Is GS hiring? If so, Dm me to discuss further. Thank you 🙏🏼 Goldman Sachs

Currently working as a finance analyst II for a fortune 100 company in a corporate finance role. I'm looking for a job where I can utilize my soft skills more, whether that's in sales (tech or medical), consulting as a business development representative, or some sore of client relationship role for an investment bank. I have about 2 years of full-time experience. Any recommendations for exit ops?

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Does anybody know of a company who is hiring for remote jobs in the syndication loans field? Preferably paying 100k+

I’m willing to take a paycut from 120k if it means being fully remote

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How do I get to VP role in FP&A or Corporate Development, is it even possible in the next 3 years? I have 4 YOE (3 years in insurance, 1 year finance - FP&A). BA in Econ, MS in Finance, and finished my MBA this year. I did manage my own company for about 6 years but I don’t include this on my resume since revenue was less than 200k annually.

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I had a second round interview for a retail banking role and was wondering if anyone here knew what Citi’s hiring process was like? Thanks!

Hello , I’m interviewing with Pernod Richard for Financial analyst ( Rotational Program) role.Has anyone interviewed with this company that can give me insight of what to expect?

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Currently an associate manager in finance but looking at making an external move, if the company is hiring a senior financial analyst (currently pays more than my role now)…would it be weird to ask for a title change? (I.e manager) if i get a job offer?

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What are the best exit opps for post MBA (M7) IB associates?

Would be interested in finance type roles if anyone is hiring or willing to refer. Interested in banking, investments and asset management industry, valuations, transaction services, wealth management, strategy, and similar roles. I have a CPA license, have passed the CFA level 1, and have completed the CFI’s valuations and modeling analyst program. Currently in audit and started sept 2021, so a little over one year of exp.

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Have an offer at new firm - 150k base, up to 100% performance bonus, 30% qualitative. Minimum 50% bonus for year one. Also got promoted in the small city I am in - 120k, 70% bonus potential but also zero for this year (out of my hands for the most part). Current role is pretty mundane, but safe, I’m in a crappy Canadian city, new job is in Toronto. 5 YOE. Baby on the way as well in Feb, so new firm is offering remote fully and fly in periodically until May 1. Really torn. Any advice?

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Is it worth leaving big 4 advisory sap implementation for a back office asset management role at a large bank?

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anyone willing to provide a referral to RBC?

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Interviewing for a risk role when I’ve barely ever done any risk or ERM lol Please let me know what the heck I can say to be chosen cuz this role is interesting!

When moving from one Trading role to another Trading role at a different bank. How likely is it that during the 1 month notice period, this will be required to be taken as gardening leave ( away from the office), are there regulations requiring this? The new role would be very very commercially similar.

All advice or opinions I would welcome

In London

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I graduate next may, I have 5 years experience in asset management/allocation, have worked full time and went to school full-time, looking to get a mid-level role in Goldman Sachs or a companies financial sector. Should I be applying now for jobs or wait till next year? Also I’m open to networking and hearing about job opportunities from anyone

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Does anyone know what investment banking credit at TD means? Would really appreciate any insight! I’m not looking at traditional IB or want to pivot into IB after, just really found this role interesting and wanted to learn more.

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Anyone here have experience working for Jefferies? Currently looking at an IB analyst role and would like to get an idea of the company culture, pros & cons, etc. TYIA!

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Question about background checks for non- core finance related activities (HR role). I don’t have an employer from four years ago listed on my resume because I worked there for only 2 weeks. Im realizing on my resume I have that I was at the employer I previously worked at before the short stint for those dates. Will this completely disqualify me ? I’m a very anxious person so I’d like some idea

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SOS what are examples of exit opportunities for FP&A roles after a year or two? Financial Analyst

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I have 2-3 YOE in ops (treasury) at a large bank, and unsure what my market value would be for my YOE/role function. Based in NYC.

I see base averages of 85k, but also know some colleagues making $120k…any insights/advice?

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Interview tips for a fund management company- entry level role? (Other than researching about the company)

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Can anyone refer me to a Sr. Finance Analyst/FP&A role in the NYC area? I’ve taken a financial modeling class (3 Statement Modeling, DCF, Stock Valuation, Dynamic Model (Best case, base case, worst case), Sensitivity Analysis), Advanced Excel (Index/Match, pivot table, Vlookup) Googles Data Analytics Course (SQL, Tableau) Career Exp: 3 yrs Audit Senior Mid size niche, 2 yrs Big 4 Fed Tax, 1.5 yrs Internal Audit in Healthcare, I am currently self employed doing Investing/Trading 1.5 yrs.

How would you feel if you applied for a senior role and during the interview the hiring manager refers to it as a junior role?

I'm a healthcare consultant with what I would consider a soft pivot opportunity into Corp Finance (FP&A, SaaS Go2Market Strategy analysis) since I don't do PNL or budgeting in my current role.

What's a decent salary for financial analyst at a MedTech company with 2YOE & only undergrad?

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So I’ve been having 2 hour+ meetings essentially training my coworker, bc my manager asked me to, and I noticed today her title seems higher than mine. I’m a ‘Credit Analyst’ and she is ‘VP Credit Manager’…How is it that I’m training someone with a higher title than mine?? What would you do in this position? Cus I don’t mind training her but I’ve found myself teaching her the same thing over and over cus she’s not paying full attention

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Has anyone here successfully negotiated a salary for a job offer? (Banking/Finance)? Do you have any advice on how to negotiate? For a mid career/senior level position, not entry level. Also, you’re an extremely good candidate. Not the typical I have another offer from another firm.

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How do I show my genuine love for RBC? I have been trying to get into RBC since last 5 years but with no luck. At this point, I just need a job in RBC. I have achieved a lot in life, and I can share my experience. You won’t be disappointed. But I’m obsessed with RBC. Can you advise how do I get into RBC? Do we have any hiring managers here? Please 🙏

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Morgan Stanley I have an interview soon for operations specialist role in boston.
Anyone knows what's the salary range?

Question: had a prescreen for a role with Raymond James yesterday. Recruiter never called. Made the appointment 8 days prior. Followed up with an email asking if maybe they needed to reschedule. No response. How would you all handle this? The HQ is close to me in Tampa, and the company seems solid overall. I’d like to work there, but is this a red flag for the firm, or just an individual? Any RJ employees have and positive/negative things about the firm? Now I’m starting to question it some.

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Looking for some advice. I’ve started to come across open positions in corporate development and as I learn more about it I am starting to become more and more interested and am looking to break into this field

My question is, coming from an Fin ops background, how hard will it be for me to obtain an analyst position in this field? Am I locked into ops? I see most job openings in corp dev are looking for 1-2 years work experience in corporate development, however I do have translatable skills

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Anyone know how long BlackRock usually takes for interviews/to hear back? Had one last Monday for a VP role in Atlanta (could be NYC). Haven’t heard anything back. They said it probably wouldn’t start until February anyway, but wanted to see what the typical timeline was if anybody knows.

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