Anybody else dreadfully bored of investment research?

Howdy Sales Fishes - I’ve got an interview coming up and the recruiter prepared me by sharing that the interviewer may be low energy intentionally. Does any have a best practice for tactfully responding to this behavior or should I just persevere?

Hi all,

#kpmg#India

In the portal, I can see that I am tagged to a project and the Start Date is 10/Jan/23.

But the status is "Proposed" not "Staffed"
What does that signify?

Moreover, the Project Code starts with "temp"
For eg
Temp-ProjectCode

This is weird as well.

Can anyone suggest what does this means?
Whom should I reach out to, for more info?

Any inputs will be helpful.

Thanks!

I recently join ps. Can anyone referred the project. Net core with azure developer.

Anyone have a rec for a recruiter that can help with L&E in-house opportunities? Been trying to apply for openings on my own but not getting much traction.

Partners/shareholders - how many hours are you expected to bill on work vs client dev and firm/associate management? My firm keeps saying that "there's no such thing as a relationship partner" and everyone top-to-bottom is expected to log 2000 hours/year on real billable work. Marketing etc is done on top of that. Is that normal?! If so, I'm going to have to totally rethink my life goals.

Kauff McGuire & Margolis LLP - thoughts, opinions, insight? All appreciated!

Summing up the Pro’s and Con’s

Pro’s

1. Yearly hike starting from 10%. ( 1st year hike could be around 6%)
2. Work life balance
3. Large pool of paid leaves ( Around 44 days of paid leave)
4. Huge number of internal opportunities
5. Health insurance by company

Cons :

1. Business travels are mostly for management peoples
2. No benefits out of CTC like free food , free cab
3. No gifts for any festivals
4. Leaves cant be encashed and only 7 will get carry forward

I have joined EXL today.
For exl employee- When did you join EXL?
For others in this bowl - when are you joining?

Worked for 10.5yrs in Infy Package is 11L and now I have an offer from Enquero(Genpact) for 20L and as a counteroffer from Infy:- 40% hike + Canada visa or 70% hike

Please suggest which will be better for the long term for Testing(Automation/Manual)

PS: I have not considered a Canada visa

2019 is to David Boies as 2017 is to Louis CK

Anyone here in employee benefits/executive compensation space willing to discuss 1) day to day work, 2) what you like about it, and 3) writing exposure (contract drafting and diligence reports?) and 4) exit opportunities for midsize or In House? Looking to move. Feel free to DM if helpful. TIA!

Law clerk here, I currently work for a civil firm. I got an offer from a state agency. Pay is a little bit more, and hybrid model. I am very indecisive. Help me choose what to do.

How big of a deal it is if you have a PMP certification?

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.

Looking for restaurant recommendations in Chicago. Nothing crazy expensive, just something good, preference to any local specialties.

If you've got any brewery or cocktail bar recommendations they couldn't hurt either.

(Staying near Millennium Park)

It this finally the time GME gets back to a "normal" value? I really can't believe it's held up for this high this long.
(Note, I have avoided GME, so don't have any dog in this fight)

Hey, if anyone is interested in opening their own hedge fund in the U.S, let me know. I have connections to lawyers and service providers that can help you get launched.

Also, if anyone that wants to create their own track record, it will make sense to have in some type of business structure. It brings more credibility to your track record. I can help you guys get started. Feel free to dm me

CAIA or CMT?

I do institutional sales for an asset manager. Am graduating in the fall with an MBA from a top 40 school. Would like a designation but dont want to do the CFA.  Between the CAIA and CMT: which one is more applicable to asset management, and better status/recognition? appreciate any insight

Can someone who works for Guggenheim Partners IM tell me how the raises/bonuses work in operations? I don’t want to be surprised at year end. Thanks in advance.

Anyone have experience working at Fidelity Investments as an Financial consultant? Good company, paying job, benefits etc? Currently at Citi Private Bank as an AB, think they lowballed me with my role from a comp standpoint and not really how I want to work within wealth management.

Interview for an investor relations analyst role at a hedge fund/private credit manager coming up. Any tips or ideas on what questions might be asked? Any advice?

Any recommendations on prep courses for CFP exam? Taking the exam in March

Just curious what is the salary range for Tax/AVP role in your company?

Bonuses look to be good this year despite rumors to the contrary...

Just accepted a offer at JPM private bank for a client associate. Anyone have any insight on the upwards trajectory? I’m working on my masters in corp finance and will be registered. Just would like to know the possibilities of where I could go!

Why do I always feel like I’m gonna be fired? Even tho I know I won’t but whenever things go sideways I feel like this is the uh oh moment… anyone feeling the same?

Dilemma… I left my old company 4 months ago. Today, they’ve reached out to me to ask me to come back at a higher role, Operations Manager. I would’ve jumped on this opportunity if they asked me before. However, this role would be hybrid (2x in office) and come along with more responsibilities and hours than my current WFH role which is very chill. The pay is only 15% more than I currently make. Any thoughts?

Has anyone taken the CAIA ? Any tips ?

Can anyone tell me how much salary should I expect from Citi bank for Analyst / AVP role in Product Management?

Is it normal for a big4 to take over two months in the interview process? Since end of January I've had five interviews w team members, including with the partner who leads the practice I'd be joining. Still no word. I've gotten nothing but positive feedback with the in-house recruiter I'm working with. Is this normal? Client base would be asset managers & PE firms.

Anyone on the distribution side of private funds ? Currently at a liquid alternative 40act fund and working on my CAIA. I was wondering how difficult the jump is to the other side. Any context would be helpful!

Which employers should I target to get in operation due diligence/vetting alternative investment managers?

Interviewing for a role at a big Asset Management firm, but not sure yet if I’ll like it. For people working in AM, what do you like about it? How does it compare with other finance jobs (WLB, fast-paced or not, compensation, etc)

Hi does anyone here work for BlackRock? I had a quick question about one of the groups over there and was looking for some insight.


TIA

Hey anyone has advice on fixed income execution trader in a buy side firm? Sizable firm, good team, very low pay, okay wlb, been here for a year and working for 4 years in total, was sales/ small firm analyst before. Though trading is fun, but can’t think of executing orders for another 10 years. Trying to get on track of fixed income analyst - am doing some research in my spare time for my team now. What do you think of trader to analyst? Any good advice or same concerns? Appreciate any cmts!