I work in a transformation role within asset management (>500B fund). So although not a finance role and I have some client engagement (depending on project), definitely a back office role. Currently working and sitting with front office teams for a new engagement. I know their comp is better but I gotta say, their wlb might be better too!

Very surprised. Always argued that I like my role vs moving to front office or consulting bc I didn’t want to have crazy hours.

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More of an observation than question but I commented a follow up question…

BO here too, I am perfectly happy, take pride for my work and I think my comp is fine. If I am still young I would strive for FO move. But at this point, I have limited number of years to be “young”, and there are things in life I rather do.

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Anyone else see similar at your firms?

Yep, I work in front office for the Global Corp Banking part of BofA international, and achieving a very healthy wlb while sitting at high performer rating for a couple of years now.. have time to cook, clean, gym, after work fun in general, and importantly spend time with my wife. I average about 4 days in the office a week, and sure there's the usual late night/midnight calls, but all in all sales is not scary or that demanding, if anyone thought that it was.

Would be keen to chat actually if you’re open to it OP?

Sure, DM me

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What front office team is this exactly? I gotta start looking more into these front office roles 😅

Buy side, seems like both public and private market teams

Is the transformation group hiring ?

No open positions currently but wouldn’t be surprised if we are soon.

No need to switch, yet. You already said that you like your role. Might as well grab the opportunity to learn as much as you can. It's better to have a better grasp of a particular skill than switching often since you need to adjust again.

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