Any recommendations on transition to M&A? Have ACA, audit bg, currently in strategy consulting

Anyone familiar with Comvest Partners’ direct lending team?

Hey Fishes ,
I am a QA/SDET with 8 YOE , good in building framework for UI and API Testing , right now working on improving coding (DSA) and AWS (SAA certification). I am at 25 LPA now and my aim is to get in FAANG what all i need to get in my bucket to crack that (or atleast improve my chance of getting in ), please guide me .

How is EY’s SAP practice? Overall, so they focus more on new implementations (S/4) or auditing existing ones? How is the overall company focus on growing the SAP practice?

Anybody switched to FAANG as manager or above? What are you working on, how are the hours and the salary?

Guys how is HCL in SAP consulting. Got offer from HCL which is around 30% hike over my current CTC . Is it worth to shift. And yes money is one of my key motivation

I'm an introverted person, like to keep to myself, focus on work, spend the rest of my time on family, gym etc. I've been told that I need to work on my communication and client relationship building skills. any books I can read? I don't follow pop. culture anymore, no longer actively follow team sports (but sporty myself) as I consider it bread and circus for the masses and don't rly enjoy work drinks... Am I doomed? Personally I am happy and love the work but fear for my career progression.

I’m geotechnical engineer, but I couldn’t get a good position to allow me to learn more especially, I want to turn to design and softwares , any recommendations please

Hi Fishes, Can anyone throw a light about Genpact Pharma/lifesciences analytics practice in India-Bangalore. Considering for a potential opportunity, I have 9 years exp.
- How is the culture, wlb, and growth curve?
- About year on year hikes
- leadership team focus on mid tier's growth.
Genpact Genpact Headstrong

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I keep seeing posts that associates at mid-size/biglaw firms don’t get given the opportunity to go to court. Is this true across most larger firms, even if you lateral with some experience?

Does anyone know how much a catalog lead makes and what their career path is ?

Misogyny in the film industry? Is it true that women are treated like hot garbage or is it at least bearable? It's my dream to become an actress but I don't want to go through some of the stuff that I've heard of.

What’s the learning curve making the move from ID to PI? 6th year at an ID firm and just got an offer from a good PI firm, but just nervous bc I’ve never been on the plaintiffs end before.

I️ am pursuing a Product Management Internship in Big Tech for next summer. I️ am comfortable reaching out to people to network and know who to reach out to. However, I️ have not found the convos to be all that helpful. Any advice on how to make these convos useful?

Hi everyone. Can anybody let me know about the culture, work life balance, compensation growth and career growth at HDFC Ltd.

Dear Partners-
Have any of you switched firms to make P? Worth it? Tips? Have always planned to make at my firm, but my firm isn’t keeping up their end of the deal, so I’m job hunting....

Looking for thoughts.

I have 13 years of experience as a Business Analyst at various capacities (Regulatory, Data Verticals) in Banking with Bachelors degree in Accounting & Semi Qualified management accountant

Currently pursuing PGP in Data Science and in verge of completion.

Alongside I have got certifications in Cloud & Visualization tools.

Now I want to move completely to the Analytics/ML side. Will the companies consider my BA experience in Data & Regulatory experiences?

I currently working as project coordinator (on-site) for 3 months 10hrs everyday with package $75k, I want to move to remote or hybrid work but I only have 8 months of experience from my previous employer and I have completed my master's in construction management in 2021. Should I stay in my role a bit longer to gain experience or I am not able to find remote or hybrid matching my profile. Your advice and comments are much appreciated.

I am graduate in Commerce and have completed 4 years in TCS BPS - BFSI domain.
Can someone help me. I need to switch to another Company because my growth has stopped.
I need to develop skill and ready to do certifications in order to grow. I just need little guidance.
I request your help.

I'm an Identity and Access Management Engineer with 4.7 years of IT experience in Identity and Access Management domain. I am currently on the lookout for a new position with Visa sponsorship in UK. Looking for job in Big 4 , Goldman Sachs, JP morgan, Morgan stanley , Ocado, Wise, Sainsbury's digital , Accenture. Kindly let me know if any one can refer me. Sainsbury's Accenture Wellsfargo Wise JPMorgan Chase Morgan Stanley EY KPMG PwC Ocado

Cancelations suck in general, but I've gotten this one twice lately "Someones died in my family, and I just cant deal with this now" Click!

Anyone in the Houston area?

Starting to feel I don’t like litigation. Third year. I’m not excited about winning an argument or destroying the other party’s arguments. But the current market doesn’t seem to favor a transition.

Moved to Canada on a work permit but recently got my PR approved. It’s been a 4 month wait to get the actual PR card and I have a family trip coming up soon. Can I still travel and get back into the country with no issues given that I still have a work visa (W1) on my passport? Not sure if my change of status nulls my current visa

Has an ALM in Management at Harvard Extension School led you to a career at any high power corporations such as Goldman Sachs?

Do we get anything on diwali from optum

At some points, I feel I am becoming a problem magnet 🧲. Anything I touch or get involved in, tun into a nightmare despite doing my best not to screw up. I was a top performer a few months ago, and now I am a team blocker. I feel it so hard to disappoint people around me whom I respect a lot. Helpless 😞😞😞

If your firm matches Milbank, please comment here!

Can you please tell companies name which uses azure for their data engineering projects

Unfortunately was dragged into an audit despite the fact I don’t work in audit. Why does audit RM say yeah your hours will be 50 hours/week when you’ll have to work way more to do the audit. Seems very dumb - if you have work do it, if not don’t work…

Anyone looking for Referral to Deloitte USI can DM me.

I just learned that I get to argue all of our pre-trial motions and do a direct examination at an upcoming trial. What are your best tips for preparing and setting yourself up for success? I want to hear them all! I’m beyond excited for the opportunity. It’s for our biggest client, so I really want to impress!

Looking for a Christmas present for my girlfriend. Would like to stay under $250 (I’m a 1st year staff shes in grad school so don’t have much money). She likes gold — I’m thinking of getting her a necklace, which I believe I can only get gold plated in my price range. Does anyone have any suggestions of good brands to buy? First time looking at jewelry websites and they seem kinda gimmicky and would like one I can trust and get good quality. Thank you!

What is element require mitigation in a background check?

Is it worth it to make managing director at a Big Four firm?

Are most of you guys based in the city or in Canary Wharf? Interested in a Fishbowl pub gathering?

Don't mind using my real name

Anyone knows how much an analyst gets paid in Strategy & Transaction at EY in London?

Please what’s the salary for SA2 in Pwc Transactions Services unit. I trying to negotiate with the recruiter on this ?

London drinks or more than NY !!! Agree?

Deloitte UK - does anyone know the salary band for Manager role in Technology and a Senior Manager in Technology Risk Management? A rough idea please?

Anyone know of m&a/finance-related opportunities in London? I’m Canadian and looking to move to London this year.. I currently work in mid market m&a and I would be open to a similar role in professional services, also corp dev and lender/PE firm positions. Let me know!

Hello Londoners, any recommendations for an early-stage business/chain in plant-based food and beverages industry? Much thanks.

Any ideas for a side hustle using financial analysis/risk management skills? On a freelance basis probably.

Any pointers on the best UK credit cards to get?

(Context: I'm a Londoner moving back home after 5 years in NYC)

Hi, I wondering if anyone has thoughts on how I can negotiate to be put into the analyst rotation programme as a lateral hire. I have an offer for a A2 position at a elite boutique but as a lateral hire I will not be placed into their 3 year analyst rotation programme. Any recommendations on how to approach a negotiation to be part of the rotation?

Hi, I am curious to learn about exit opps for those working in capital markets

Does London banks do drug testing for new hires? Not a new hire but looking to switch offices within the company, thanks!

Not a drug hardo at all but sometimes enjoys the occasional 420 on weekends

Anyone know where to find a reasonably priced 1 bed/studio? Ideally £1,000 - £1,100 a month?

London here. Although only a couple of days a week. Spend a lot of time in my hometown

Any insight on what’s the salary for Associate Banker at the JPM Private Bank in London?

Anyone know any good / hidden gem bars /restaurant in central or west london? Budget would be £100 pp?

Hello, im planning a master in finance in lse or lbs for entry levels. I want to work in asset management in london or europe, i have around 2y of experience working in Peru my homeland. i know is a pretty competitive environment and more if i need an sponshorship for a visa. So any experience there or tips?

Anyone willing to refer me for a mid-level compliance role based in London?