Hi guys,

Trying to break in investment banking. Have a good 5+ years experience working at Big-4 firms. Any tips how to do that? What are the positions and companies I should target?

Is senior software engineer a good position offered at persistent system for 3.2 years of experience in Webmethods development?

Anyone switch from core tax to either advisory or an HR/IFS (internal firm services) role?

Hello Fishes,

Can somebody please let me know, what all the skills are required for the Data Analyst role in the Amazon.?

I mean any specifications like Pandas or SSMS like that ...

Thanks in Advance... 🙂

Currently in ibanking as an associate and want to see if I can make the move to PE. Is the CAIA viewed favorably at all?

Investing beginner here. How did you learn? Any resources that I could read/watch would be helpful. Thanks

Love what I do, but my dream is to move into TV & films. I just don’t know the first thing about studios, networks, production companies, etc. So I don’t know where my skillset fits. Where do I start?

What should I do in a scenario where I was hired (12+ years) with far less salary than(~20% less) than other members (4+ experience) in team and asked to take 80% of team's responsibilities. The hiring manager low balled me sensing that I am in dire need of that job and now I am stuck for 2 years now. The company is a big shot but I am literally getting paid less than what I used to make 10 years ago. Should I try to move within or look outside?

Planning to take the CIPP and CIPM. Will be doing self-study. What is the “book” everyone refers to for studying? Is it just the “study guide” the IAPP sells? Does anyone know if the study guides and sample questions you can buy on amazon are sufficient to use for passing? Appreciate any and all advice.

Considering taking a position with a small-cap in the US trying to build their legal department. The title is standard “counsel” although the work would be with the senior leadership team and reporting to the GC in Europe. How reasonable is it to ask for a bump in title - Senior counsel or Head of Legal, US? If it matters, I am a 6th year and have been told that I will be expected to hire a junior or paralegal as we build up.

Where/ how can I learn Azure?

FDD/TAS Senior > Restructuring (Rx) analyst or associate (FAS/Banking) - Has anyone seen it done before? Would starting from Valuation instead of FDD be a better stepping stone to Rx banking. Also, I would imagine the best Rx banking exit would be to HL. Is FTI Rx (FAS) considered better than EY-P Restructuring consulting? How about compared to AM Rx (FAS). Thanks for any input!

Hey, guys! Need one suggestion. I'm 2022 btech passout from tier 3 college. My current ctc is 5.5 lpa in Harman , working in an automotive devision with a role of devpr(mostly the work is in c++ and linux). I have a average coding skill. Tho, I'm not very good at competitive programming. How to take a switch in big product based company. What are skill sets i need to learn. I'm really confused! Some says learn full stack. I have to increase my pay from 5.5 to atleast 30 in next 3 yr

Can someone tell me if a HRBP III is more senior level than a HRBP I? I’ve never really dealt with those titles so I am a little confused!

For startup founders/people with a successful side project: How did you get the idea/inspiration for your business? I’m currently working at a Series B startup and my end goal has always been to found my own startup, but I graduated from college 2.5 years ago and I still have not had any great ideas cross my mind. I do spend a fair amount of time brainstorming. I don’t want to continue working here forever, but I’m struggling to generate that “this is it” idea to build a company for. Any advice?

Any advice for someone looking to move from doing Salesforce implementations consulting to working on product management teams at Salesforce?

Is there a role for a CPA that wants to get into data analytics? Senior audit associate now that wants to exit to get experience with SQL, Python etc. but don’t want to start all over. What roles can I look at where I could leverage my CPA experience but still learn about analytics?

Other exit ops similar to TAS? Was really hoping to get into TAS but very low jobs in this market. Anything similar or other interesting areas to consider? I can’t stand audit have 2 years of experience

Currently at Big 4. Have offers for a PL/Principal at MBB and for a VP role at a Fortune 20 company. The VP role is more interesting and comp a bit better but I’m told would accelerate faster at MBB. The initial plan was to end up at MBB. What’s the best for future flexibility?

What courses or certificates would you recommend for someone who wants to learn how software works from a top-down approach?

My main goal is to understand how everything is connected, and why something is needed where it is needed.

A question for VCs: I’m currently a VC analyst. I want to eventually come back to the VC industry and perhaps become a partner (if possible). However, there’s an opportunity to work at an Endowment Fund (Harvard/Yale/Stanford level). Would you recommend me to spend the next 3-4 years doing something that’s not directly VC related? Would it be hard for me to come back to the VC industry with this experience? Why or why not? Thank you so much for your time and help!

Amex platinum vs CSR??

Breakfast food is so much better and energizing at lunch (11:30 - 12:30) than it is early in the morning.

Is it bad form to meditate while you’re lying down in bed? Asking for a friend

What does QRMTE - expectations not met signify? How does it affect?

Hi all,

I am currently serving Notice Period and will relieve in First week of May. Will I be getting any Bonus for this Financial Year (Which is evaluated from July-June, and will be credited in August) thru Prorata Basis?
If yes, when can I expect?

When is the final settlement like Leave balance encashment and Last month salary credit be expected?

Hii Fishes!!
I am currently working as a Module Lead QA with 5 year of experience. I am into manual web application testing including API testing and SQL knowledge
Can you guyz please suggest what salary should I expect from Indian market these days. Also what is the required set of skill at this stage?

I have 2.5 year experience in dot net technology. Now I am looking for change. My current ctc is 6lpa. how to prepare for dot net interview. Can anyone pls guide me Tata Consultancy Accenture India Capgemini Cognizant Mindtree GlobalLogic Nagarro . Thanks in advance

Why is everyone I know going to work for IBM? What is going on over there?

Art Directors and Designers, what are some of your favorite websites for inspiration and references?

Is $1K/day under or over for freelance ACD in NY?

Policy merits aside (for a moment) does anyone agree with claim Trump acted illegally in strike which killed Soleimani who was head of a designated terrorist organization? If so, on what grounds?

How much CTC to expect for Team Lead and Solution Architect position in @EPAM (YOE: 12+, Skills: .NET)?

Any tips on taxes for defi? And yes I have to…I transferred from a KYC to my Fantom wallet and have soo many transactions

Hello fishes, will be really insightful to understand cost of living in Doha for a single person. Rent + food and other expenses manageable at 8-10k QAR/ month?

To recent new hires : I'm joining EY GDS tomorrow (19-Dec) and have submitted the relevant documents using the link in EY Feedback mail. Do we need to carry hard copies of those documents also while joining the office during new hire orientation?.

Suggestions for home office chairs? Back is killing me; I can’t take the dining table chair anymore

Steel Case vs Herman Miller

Is Herman Miller the undeniable winner in the office chair market or is Steel Case a contender for first?

I just received an offer to lateral into banking. How does independence affect the stocks I currently own? If I join and my stocks are on a restricted list will I have to sell them? Or will I be limited to being unable to buy more/sell any during the course of my employment.

Any staple brands for a first year analyst’s wardrobe?

Anyone at Goldman in Portfolio Construction/Liquidity/Fixed Income that would mind chatting with me? Have an interview coming up soon.

What “lifestyle” exit opportunities pay decently? Been interviewing for corporate development and strategic finance roles but total comp looks to be almost a 50% pay cut.

Equity research associate considering to pivot into IBD. Is this a wise choice? Heard ER is an exit for some of the IB folks out there.

Left IBD to quickly - VP1 opps?

Long story short - was lured into an opportunity to do BD for a large PE PortCo… better work/life balance, but honestly miss the deal cycle.

Anyone know of open VP1 opps right now?

Quick background - former MM banker (think Raymond James, Piper Sandler size) doing FinTech and Asset Management within FIG, but also open to other sectors.

Thanks!

Say I work in tech and have a decent finance experience. Would my 3 yoe of domain "expertise" in tech make me an attractive bet for the banks Tech coverage team? In other words, does having experience in Tech make me more hireable for IBD?

I just graduated from a nontarget in Dec 2020 & am currently interning at PwC before I go back to do my Masters. My initial plan was to accept my full time offer and slowly work my way into IB.

I see postings right now for FT IB analyst programs. Should I even try applying online?

Ik recruiters don’t really read cover letters, but I learned about banking rlly late into college. i’m the daughter of blue collar workers who don’t speak English so I never really knew what jobs were “prestigious”

What’s the best VDR and why is it datasite?

What are some great investment banks to work as an associate in the Washington DC area?

Does anyone know Barclays Ib summer bonus cycle month?? Thanks in advance

Asking for wife who's also in banking. If she got ~$100k in signing bonus in 2019 for 1 year commitment in CA and started FT in July 2020, assuming she leaves before July 2021, can her employer claw back full amount in California? Some say it's much tougher to do so under CA law but wonder if anyone has any insights. Banks won't likely care about analyst signing bonuses, but associate bonus at EB with diversity bonus can be significant. If she quits before, she won't be going to another bank.

Interesting all the noise about these PPT, my take:

The pandemic took all the upside of an IB analyst life (client meetings in person, fancy trips, suit up, worshiped at networking events) and left all the juniors with the downside (long hours, monkey-like type of job, aggressive work environment).

Not that the complaints are not sort of legitimate but you may need to revise the decision-making process that led you to accept a return offer. Specially if you were looking for less hours.

Would tech ib (m&a) be more affected than say Healthcare/pharma ib in an economic downturn?

Has anyone who lateraled for an experienced IB role gotten moving expenses reimbursed? If so, how much was it? Thanks

What credit cards does everyone use to maximize rewards points? What bank accounts to maximize sign up bonuses?

When is external hire IBD recruiting season?