Anyone here working in endowments or foundations (E&F)? Can I hear your thought process of why you decided to go down this route? Was it right out of college? Did you work in a different asset class before transitioning to E&F?

Do VC funds value consulting experience? Weighing staying in Big 4 consulting vs going to a startup, while I try to crack into VC

I am in need of some advice I have a bachelors in healthcare administration. My long term goal would be a CEO of a hospital. I am looking at masters programs and need some advice as what to get my masters in. I could get my masters in healthcare administration but would like to look at something a little different maybe healthcare leadership or something. Anyone have some advice?

I have an interview with McKinsey - Senior Associate, the role pays 50k more than my current role. (3YOE)
I have no consulting experience nor do I have an MBA. Somehow I’ve passed the first 3 stages and I am now onto the case study interviews.
Has anyone went from product management into consulting, is it worth it, Am I making a mistake? (London, UK)

Is there anything you would change about the career path you took in the industry?

Nursing is the only job I've had where I've wanted to quit every week. I always come back to it.

Has anybody got an offer from EPAM poland recently or is working there? Just wanted to know the work culture and what is the notice period what are growth aspects and work life balance

Which is best to start career path in Devops?
Azure Devops or AWS devops?

Anyone know how Slalom's exit ops are for the D&A practice? Not super interested in leaving rn, but I'm curious how the firm is viewed by tech companies and the like

Hi, i will be joining a startup soon to work as a product manager. What are some good books/materials/courses I can read in the meantime to prepare myself better for the job?

Asking on behalf of a friend:
How difficult is it to get an analyst job in current job market (no relevant prior experience) bcom grad

How is life in FDD/ what are the most common exit opportunities?

Has anyone found a way to automate salary certifications?

We get about 3-5 requests daily to fill out salary certifications for our employees in EMEA.

At the moment, we have to do all of them manually. We open a pdf, then open their employee file and plug away. It's tedious and time-consuming, but the banks I found won't accept an internal salary certification for some reason. They're adamant about using their form. Has anyone come across this?

How many of you have left or are planning to leave therapy, and what did you transition into?

I am currently working in advertising with experience on fintech & CPG. I would like to work in tech marketing, specifically Google’s APMM program.
I’ve been studying some PM/PMM books/podcasts/videos, attending Google events, and want to keep learning more to try to prepare myself as much as I can.
What resources helped you get into product marketing/Google?
Has anyone here moved from advertising to tech?
Would love to hear from a marketer about their experience getting into Google.
Thank you

I am about to transition from being a junior partner at a large law firm (my practice has focused on private equity M&A) to Deputy General Counsel at a large-ish Pubco. I am already giving myself a crash course in public securities and corporate governance from my firm’s training materials and my cap markets partners, but I also wanted to poll the audience for other suggestions on how to become as prepared as possible for my new role please. Thanks in advance!

The CW that I’d work the longest with (for about 3 years) had just being promoted to ECD on a big cool shop after very good run. Meanwhile I was just promoted to ACD at an OK medium shop after a very torturous run that almost made me quit ad life for good.

Sometimes I wonder what the hell did I do wrong.
I didn’t even think he was that good back then 😂.

He is a nice guy tho and I’m happy for him and for whoever will be working for him.

I just got into reading books, any suggestions to start with? Which could help to increase media/marketing knowledge.

I’m trying to find out if this consultant company is good or no, did anyone ever work under or with Paco Group? Any review will be really appreciates

Hi Fam!
Any suggestions on what medical insurance we can buy for parents traveling to the US? I’m looking for reasonably priced ones that offer good coverage! My mum would need a better plan than my dad, since she recently underwent surgery! Also, is insurance better from US or Indian companies? Any tips would be greatly appreciated!

What tech companies are best for Data Analysts? Looking for $120k base + equity that’s gonna be worth a lot + other great benefits + possible remote.

Hello Fishes,

I have 2 offers in hand currently -
1. CGI - 25LPA +1L JB
2. Neev systems - 23LPA (5%VP)

Neev systems is ready to negotiate it with CGI. And both companies have their own benefits.

Neev's hike is good compared to CGI(almost double) & CGI have some additional perks like cab facility, Creche allowance, mobile, internet bills reimbursements and additional 5% shares.

Both might have similar WLB (12-9pm).

My DOJ is tomorrow, unable to decide between them. Pls help me!!

Any online services that diagnose adhd ? Based in the uk and the wait it weeks if not months.

Im thinking of taking up MBA soon.. or should I focus on gaining other Finance certifications and leaning new language instead?

Real talk ... if someone is over 35 and hasn’t been married before, do you automatically assume there is something wrong with them?

Does anyone want a referral to The Siegfried Group? Required 3+ years Big 4 experience.

Hi,
My team at Fractal is hiring for various roles in analytics, from consultant to Engagement Manager.
If you are 2+ years of exp in analytics, and are looking for a switch, now are good times to be in Fractal.
DM

Hello Fishes,

Is it good to join Kyndryl from current organisation NTT Data for location Bangalore ?
Is it possible to discuss regarding Work from Home or work from nearest reporting location ?

Need suggestion and your help!

Thank you in advance!

Looking for job change in DB2 LUW DBA profile.. do have 3.5 years relevant experience and total 8 years experience. Please let me know for any opportunity. I am taking care of L1 and L2 tickets

ACN strategy SM2 salary? Trying to understand salary progression.

Will Coforge pay the variable as quoted ? If yes what’s the frequency of pay Like half yearly or annual?

my last package was 4.8 how much I can expect in EY GDS having 5 year experience???

Please help

Hello Fishies

I am currently working in an insurance firm for last 3.8 years as part of the senior SOC analyst.

Current CTC - 5.6 lpa
Skill sets - Incident Response, Threat Hunting
Currently based - Mumbai

This is my first company where I was hired as a fresher and moved up the ladder. While i am planning to move out, i realised i have no experience of the market standards for someone in the domain, How much are analysts in Blue Team SOCs being payed? How much should I expect?

Is the CAIA content worthwhile? Anyone take it and have any insights to offer on. Is the content provided in the education applicable info to their employment?

I tutor for cfa if anyone needs help.

Isn’t 100k base pay too little at a boutique asset mgmt firm? 4 yrs buy side experience, started at the same firm straight out of college.

Building out private investment platform for a growing company. Where can I find example docs of allocation policies, expense policies, etc. in order to create my own? Are there any good resources?

Working as a summer analyst in private wealth management this summer and just got a return offer at GS. Anyone have any experience with salaries, exit ops, etc. pressured between taking the return and looking for something with more optionality.

What is the average % bonus of base in big AM firms? Have an offer and debating between that and another finance route that I know pays a large bonus if performing well

For buy side analysts, are there logical career moves one can make after having a couple of years of working experience?

Just promoted midyear to PM at Bofa. salary seemed soft at 150k in top 10 market. Anyone else have any input?

I’m in asset management sales and keen to accelerate my learning in alternatives (private equity, private debt, real assets, liquid and semi-liquid alternatives) so I can have more productive discussions with clients. 1) What are some good news platforms to stay updated on alternatives space in Asia? 2) Besides CAIA, any educational platforms to learn more about alternatives?

Currently interviewing at JPMorgan in their CIB division for a associate operations role. Have met with 5 people for two different teams and another person for another team, all of which I believe are 3 total open positions for 3 different teams. Any insight on the interview process or how long it takes or any sort of idea to give me on what I could look for that might help me believe I might get an offer? Checked my online application again recently and still says “In Consideration”

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

Ive got a hedge fund research interview at an asset manager coming up. Spec is to contribute towards manager selection, research HF strategies, emphasis on both quantitative and qualitative research.

Anyone know what kind of skills they might be looking for? Particularly on the quant side as i have less experience there

Just curious to how my firms (wealth management/bank/trust) comp compares with others out there. I received a promotion earlier this year from an Investment Advisor, AVP to Senior Investment Advisor, VP and moved from $110K to $140K ($130 salary + $10K discretionary bonus) all in. By meeting expectations in 2 pay cycles, the base bumps up to $175K + bonus. Grown in this role over about 10 years with the same firm, MBA + CFA; top 10 city and living comfortably as dual income household.

What is the typical pay range for fund of funds? Looking for salary / TC information.

Dreaming of less stress and more freedom these days. What would you all be doing if you weren't in this field?

Holiday office party coming up tomorrow and I still haven't bought a gift... ugh. Any suggestions? I never know what to bring.

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