I recently joined an IT firm as a Consultant in Private Markets after 5+ years in Finance (Fin.Analyst, Wealth Associate, FoF Analyst) and as a CFA L3 candidate. Though I excelled in WM, I aim to return to Private Investments (PE/VC/Infra). This role allows me to work with private investment teams at a major pension fund, offering a 50% pay increase and project management exposure. But no direct investment experience.

Goal is to pivot into an associate role post-project.

Any advice on how to?

I left Audit at a midsize firm to join KPMG erp implementation consulting about 6 months ago. So far they seem to only want to staff me on projects with a heavy focus on technical accounting and audit. Spoke to a lot of others who have left and seems like being pigeonholed or staffed on projects not related to the actual core work of the practice is the common reason. I've been on the fence about whether I should stay and hope to be staffed on better projects in the future or leave soon...

I have been giving a few interviews lately and every Company is asking me to confirm if i can get my NP reduced from 90 Days to 45 or 60 Days. I'm still under probation but assigned to a Project already. Should I ask my Account Manager and HR about it or its unethical to do so. Am i making a mistake to ask and confirm about NP even before my offer letter or its ok to just enquire what's the process and possibility to reduce NP as we have buyout option too.

Speaking to a lot of headhunters right now for on-cycle and wanted a description of Distressed PE vs Distressed HFs since all of their preference forms list them as separate. Is it just distressed for control vs anything else

The learning and design content I write belongs to the company where I work. Am I able to add and/or share my work in my portfolio? Is it acceptable to create some generic content to demonstrate my skill set?

Ross or Fuqua?

How is work life balance and overall culture in @opentext?

Joining company in a month, would be working first time from office.

Do we need to spend weekends. Working or weekends are really weekend?



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When is busy season over for the SOX side of stuff? Please tell it doesn’t go past 12/31.

Anyone have a ticket for Meduza at district this Saturday and not going anymore? It’s $57 now with fees and that’s too much. Might as well buy the VIP which is $80 w fees but that is probably a huge scam so guess I’m not going

Why does insulin in the United States cost 10x what it costs in Canada?

Anyone loving their firm and HC practice? If so, which firm (and industry) are you in?

Has anybody recently hired a professional resume writer? Was it helpful and in what ways. It would be great if you can share. thanks.

I'm early in my career, managed to save $30K to invest, and want to get my hands dirty with a rental property without too much risk (e.g. no HML/flipping). It sounds like that's a tall order in the NY/CT area given the prices, not to mention whether I'd be able to get a mortgage on anything below $100K, but I figure I'll give it a shot anyway. Any advice on what you might do in my position? Am I being crazy with this idea?

After how many years of experience a person gets promoted to a Managerial position ?

Looking for referral for wife who was working as a director at a PR agency. Not really sure where to look in IFS for comms/PR/marketing. Anyone looking for help? Manager+. Thanks!

Hey There,
Currently working as Electrical engineer in medical device company. Been applying to few battery and electrical engineering jobs at amazon in seattle and california locations. If anyone could provide referral for the job, that would be very helpful.

We need profiles with copy writing experience for UK market.. please dm or reply if interested Accenture

Where everyone's thoughts on Star Citizen these days? I haven't touched it in probably two years.

What do we think is going to happen with student loan deferral? Any recent new grads thinking they’re going to pay back any time soon? Some argue Biden is going to keep pushing interest pause til next election then forgive 10k as a strategy to help get re-elected? I only have 15k to pay and can pay it anytime, but no incentive to when that money can be earning more elsewhere in the meantime, thoughts on what is really going to happen?

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?

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

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!

Looks like some bonus numbers are coming out for bankers, would appreciate any insights!

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.

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.

Thoughts on analyst to associate promote in IB?

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.

Any thoughts on BNP M&A in nyc

Folks - when you calculate the total diluted share counts, does the result have to tie to the reported diluted share counts on the most recent filing (either 10K or 10Q)?

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

Thoughts on PJT strategic advisory?

DB ECM - does anyone have a view?

Late stage analyst 1 at a mid-market heavy TMT focused M&A boutique in London. Keen to increase exit opps and realise it may be worth trying to lateral to a BB / name brand. Any opinions / advice on achievability? If low, what’s the best move here.

Lower middle market bros. What’a your comp structure? I will share:
100k$ + 60k$ discretionary bonus

Nyc based. Is it at all possible to make at least 200 base in corp dev or strategy at a tech company? Super burned out but don’t want to take a paycut in base. I realize I’ll never make all in comp the same in tech but if I can match base I’d be content.