Anybody moved from external audit to internal audit? If yes, please help compare the comp, wlb and career progression. TIA

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I moved from a senior role in public to a sr role in internal audit at a top 5 bank and went up 20% in base and my target bonus is 15%.
Best part is they respect the 40 hour work weeks so I’m making more working half the hours and the work is 1000x easier imo

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I got about a 40% raise going internal, though annual raises are typically lower (~5% usually). WLB is wayyyyy better though, I really only work 30 hours a week, and career progression has been about the same with a promo every couple of years.

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Thanks for the feedback. I am not hesitant to do busy season. I just don't like the idea of torturing my brain and body for 3-4 months straight. I would prefer to do overtime one week every month.

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I haven’t, but I probably will. Interested in what others say as well.

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