FDD to restructuring - is this a viable option? Currently FDD at B4

Is Valuation ( financial advisory) a good niche to transfer into? How’s the job demand and exit opportunity look like ?

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?

Anybody with Big4 exp made the switch to salesforce as business architect recently? What does this job entail and qualification needs? The jd says “extensive” big4 exp

Hi, I am currently a Sr. Radiation Therapist experiencing burnout. I am currently looking into other positions within healthcare that does not involve direct patient care. Any suggestions of routes I should take?

I am CA FINAL student, i have done most of my internship into audit but post qualification i want to start my career into taxation( direct & international). Any suggestions or recommendation on whether any big 4 will take a fresher.

I am working hard on my theoretical knowledge before interview.

Also preparing for Enrolled Agent USA, IRS

Is it common at McKinsey for partners to be heavily involved in projects? I work in industry and I’m on a project now where a Senior Partner and Partner are on most our calls and seem very involved in delivery. The EM takes point on the deck but less on client relationships. I used to work at Big 4 and honestly our partners were rarely involved.

What are some of the best paid medical fields that don't require a doctorate? Certifications are absolutely fine. I just can't afford to go into doctorate-level debt

currently debating if i should work on the hill or accept an IB role. i feel like working on the hill is invaluable experience that could get me into IB but maybe i’m wrong? Which opportunity gives me best resume experience?

For Virtusa internal candidates :

If anyone has basics testing knowledge and good comm skills and willing to move to testing domain, feel free to comment

Has anyone done a lateral move at SM level between big4s and/or ACN, IBM etc? Was it for the compensation or something else like better exit opportunities or partner/director track?

It’s feeling impossible to find a long lasting mentor-mentee relationship, especially when agencies are understaffed, timelines are ridiculously short and the best in the biz jump ship every two-ish years…

Does anyone have tips on how to become a better writer when you don’t have consistent senior writers around to share your with with?

Hello,

Can someone give me an overview of what Internal Audit does? Received an offer for IA and currently work in External Audit. Want to know the differences between the two.

What does OTS customer do vs PI customer?

Hi All,
Anyone from strategy and transformation team?

Thought on Empire Life? Interviewing for a process improvement leader position and seeing mixed reviews on low salary, career progression, and company culture. Hoping someone can give me some insight. Thanks!!

Quarter life crisis: was in B4 audit for 4 years and took a financial reporting role in industry. It pays well, but kinda want to get into TAS. If I were to go into TAS could I be a senior 2-3?

What is the M&A FDD group called in each of the big four? What should I search in the career portal?

Did anyone switch From 10 years consulting to B2B sales, how was the experience?
Which role did you start from?
Was it worth the switch? If so, how?

Any product counsel for AI-related companies here?

When did you decide to get medicated? I have what I’d call “high functioning” depression and anxiety. See a therapist and all, but still deal with lows that seem hard to overcome for weeks on end - losing interest, hard to focus on work, sleeping difficulties, etc. Hard to tell when to make that decision!

Have people gotten their bonus’ prorated in a year they were on parental leave? Any hunches to tell if it was more less than a straight prorate?

Characteristics/actions of the worst manager you've worked with?

AbbVie just posted Director of Innovation role. Does anyone know about this team? Seems like a good exit opportunity but would like some inside scoop.

Anyone willing to refer to Amazon or Google?

How long is the notice period at your firm usually?

Are any of you sleeping all the time? Like all the time? I wake up, get some coffee and then I have no idea what to do from there. I have no reason to be awake.

How can I make friends in Chicago?

Anyone know of IT Security jobs specializing in NIST and/or FISMA that are hiring?

Do you feel like Latinos are being left out of the discussion or overlooked as more companies commit to anti-racism and inclusion efforts?

Went on a bachelorette trip where the maid of honor was very anal, she made us do bi-monthly check ins with slides/agenda/itinerary since last year. We even had to share outfit pictures of exactly what we would be wearing, we got a dress code (color, length of dress, types of accessories), how to make the bride stand out, and tips on how to take pictures a certain way to flatter the bride. Now she’s going to be joining my office too, im scared I’ll have to see her often and socialize

Does anyone else feel like distribution is the most behind-the-times of any department within a company? I work for a major automotive brand and some of the facility managers write and read at a 9th grade level, cannot properly use virtually anything in Office, etc.

I currently work in Transactions Tax but I am keen to move into Corporate Finance or FDD.

I dont have any prior Audit experience so I am just pondering how realistic my aspirations are given my tax background. Can anyone advise as to what would be the best route of transition?

Thanks

Partners, till what age can an SM realistically hope to be considered for Partner promotion?

Partners, is it okay to send a deliverable without your review?

I thought M&A tax would satisfy me creatively. Definitely better than core tax work but I can’t keep doing this sht. I need to start my own business. Who’s with me?

Has anyone successfully established some boundaries with FDD? Or tried to communicate with your team a better work schedule? i.e. start earlier but get off earlier?

Just got a verbal offer for experienced analyst position at a middle market investment bank in Chicago. What should I expect/negotiate for in terms of salary and bonus?

What would analyst comp + bonus be at A&M in the TAG group?

Anyone else here have terrible utilization because their deals die and a code never opens? /can’t find another code to book hours? I’m sitting on over 200 billable hours at this point

How long did it take you to feel comfortable running deals?

What’s an average S2 salary in FDD for high COL’s like NYC, SF, LAX and Chicago?

For anyone who was able to make the move from FDD to IB, outside of Compensation, what have you enjoyed more about IB?

Anyone at PwC or BDO looking to pick up some referral bonus cash?? Have 1.5 YOE in audit, NYC, looking for FDD roles. DM me!

Has anyone tried to get an extension on an offer and they push back?

Audit > FDD > t15 MBA > BB IB

Thoughts?

How long were you a senior in FDD before things started to click? Really enjoying everything so far but feel like I am behind my peers. Been about 7 months now.

Has anyone transferred to FDD in late manger years (M2/M3) from audit or accounting advisory? Has the transition been hard? Any advise would be appreciated!

How would FDD at a company such as Houlihan Lokey differ from at a Big4?

Is there chance that we also get the raise after the all hands call on January like PwC??

Saw some people from EY TAS change their titles to Strategy and Transactions on LinkedIn. Is this just a fancy name change the group did or are EY TAS folks now doing strategy work in addition to the typical FDD work ?

For those in big 4, how much time between accepting an offer and start date have you been able to ask for? Is a month feasible/how should one phrase it? Two weeks just doesn’t feel like enough with this heavy burnout/having to wrap up deals at old firm