I'm looking to connect with Quantitative /Financial consultants

1) Any advice on honing specific skills and projects for entering Quantitative Investment Management roles would be greatly appreciated

2)Which firms? entry-level roles would you recommend in current mkts

My background:
Master’s Operations Research, MBA
CFI Financial Modeling and Valuation Analyst certification. I'm truly passionate about investment analysis, enjoy watching Bloomberg news for hours.

6yrsEXP Business Manager

It feels like my pay and title are lower than my scope of duties. I manage Youtube channels and do all strategy, planning, talent management, rework content for socials, reporting, graphic design, + a bunch of other stuff. Do you think I should be something like Video Content Manager? A Strategist maybe? My company doesn't have career pathing & I think they'd be happy to keep giving me more work with the same pay. TIA!!

Anyone good marketing books recommendations or online certifications?

Hi, I'm getting lot of interview calls for SAP SD Consultant but they want someone experienced 2 to 3 years of experience, 1 or 2 implementation done, support or rollout etc, Relevant experience of sap is zero I have, for BFSI industry is 3+ years I've, so what would u suggest??I'm not getting any work, 5 months gap already now in doing SAP course, hana certifications etc,any fresher in SAP, how u made it in SAP? I'll start working anywhere now, in SAP I'm not getting anything, tired or have i

Hi fishes
I am looking for change and currently having exp of 2 yrs on Oracle PlSql

I am looking to switch into Java dev and have learned spring boot and mvc

can anyone give me some advice going forward on which things to learn and focus on ?
and
how can i find good startups to work so I can learn maximum at start of my career.

thanks in advance

Is the SPHR or PHR license necessary to pivot into human capital? I have a MBA from a Top 15 school. Any thoughts?

Does MBB give you a good variety of projects (both in function and industry), and did that help you discover what you want to specialize in (either in consulting or in an industry job)?

Looking for advice: would you stay in partner pipeline at Big 4 or move to one of the MBBs as a principal? I am hearing that with Big 4 getting into strategy more, MBBs will be obsolete soon thoughts?

I'm a Tech Risk SC, but have an accounting/finance background. I'm doing the FRM now for broader cert experience, is it worth doing CA long term in my area?

Is anyone here a HITRUST CCSFP? Was the exam hard?

Has anyone had an MBA sponsored by the firm? If so, would you be open to connecting to discuss the process?

Need help with preparation for AWS Cloud Practitioner certification.

Best books for U.S. Corporate Tax similar to Logic of Subchapter K for partnerships? I’ve historically worked extensively with partnerships and starting to branch out into more “Core” corporate M&A Tax and looking for a helpful resource to get up to speed.

Did anyone here have a professor or mentor that changed their life and got them into this industry?

Do you think sticking it out in BL for 8 years pays off as far as in house prospects/salary go? Or is it all kind of the same after a certain time period. I’m in privacy if that helps (all aspects-trans, regulatory, lit).

Is anybody familiar with the CIA challenge exam?

I am currently a CPA debating if I should work towards a CIA certification.

If I read this correctly I can forgoe some of the CIA exam since I am already a CPA. Is this correct?

I’ve recently become a solo general counsel win CA. My company has facilities split between AZ and CA. Does anyone have thoughts on benefits of gaining bar membership in AZ as well?

I’m currently at a studio that has been good to me. They took a chance and allowed me to change career paths. They gave me numerous opportunities that lead me to now, being the head of a department. The big guys at the top has expressed they could see me as the guy to run the company one day but it’s all talk and possibilities right now. I’ll have to wait for now. On the other hand, I have an offer in hand from a much bigger company to be part of their business development. Any advice?

Anyone studying toward the CIPM have any tips or study resources? Particularly those with a legal background working in privacy and regulatory compliance (non-IT cybersec). Would be delighted to connect. TIA ⭐

I’m doing a cs degree rn & I want to be an appsec engineer but I’m not sure which is a better path for growth: Path A: SMART scholarship which involves a 4 year gov commitment after college grad. But they offer a stipend and full cost of college (I already covered cost of college)
Plan B: Or should I just go for a private sector job straight out of college and hope to get internships while in university.

Looking for energy storage system design and development jobs

Does anyone know how much base compensation is at a tech company that’s more video game related? Product counsel interview coming up at a company called MacroHard if you catch my drift cough cough. 4 YOE, big law.

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

SD rent prices are just about the same as SF right now. It’s blowing my mind.

Hey fishes,How much package we can ask for 5.3 years of experience?

How All,

My HR was completed on Oct 6th. It's been one month and still didn't receive an offer letter from Bosch Bangalore. They are feeling it's pending for approval. Any comments ? Did anyone receive offer letter after 1 month ?

What can be the expected salary range in general for 10YOE with frontend tech stack React JS in product based companies? CCTC 52LPA, (including 10% variable+stocks)

Does anyone else's firm use dictation phones? I have to use them so our secretaries can enter in our time but I cant stand it. Feels like i'm a lawyer in the 80s or 90s...

I was working in IT but my role tag was BPS. How much time it will take to get my role tag changed. It's been 1.4 years since I joined the company. Any suggestions?

Hi sharks,
How to book cab for Capgemini return to office. Any app or portal?

I am going to buy AntShares aka NEO bigly. It has a potential to go to 100$

I have 2 extra tickets to the NYE at Sushi Samba London if anyone is interested.

£250 pp - includes - an exclusive table in the bar area, a welcome cocktail, Champagne, passed canapés

Does ibm give any Diwali gifts?

Hi, can anyone please let me know whom I should contact to receive my ID card from FIS? I joined few months back and I still haven't received my ID card.
Thank you

Any recommendations for learning Mulesoft? I used it a bit a few years ago, but I don't remember much. How much has it changed since being bought by SF?

Hi everyone,
I have 2+ years experience with Salesforce, before Salesforce I was a full-stack dev with some DevsOps experience. I worked for Finance Services and Oil & Gas companies. Right now, I wanted to make a switch to Aviation, Aerospace or Defense company. I’m in Texas, specifically Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex. I would really appreciated if someone can help point me to that direction.

I’m an internal consultant of a bank, a bit tired of the internal administration and bureaucracy. Just wondering if you have to deal with the same if you work in a consulting firm instead?

Applying to jobs at PwC and KPMG (w/referrals) as Senior Associate in Transformation Consulting. 3 YOE in finance field but technically new to consulting.

Can anyone provide insight on interview expectations, salary, WLB, what to expect day to day in the roles? Any info appreciated.

Hey, so I was offered a CDP position as an analyst in Accenture starting this fall, but today I just found out I got the Fulbright scholarship to be an ETA in Thailand for a year. It’s an honor of course, and I’m thinking about asking my recruiter if I could delay my Accenture start date for a year. Would it be worth it to do so? Is it even possible?

Hey, i’ll be joining PA Consulting at the end of this year.

Does anyone know how the business is structured? My contract says i’m part of the Sourcing, IT Strategy & Corporate Services capability. I’ve shown an interest in Finance transformation given my experience and wondered if Finance transformation is within that capability?

Any Audit and Assurance professionals in this group?

Anyone know much about Simon-Kucher? I have an offer for SC there for $125k base with all-in TC for the year expected $165-175k. Currently a CO with 3-4 YOE, and considering making the move. I think CO at my firm is the equivalent to SC at B4

Making about $103k base now, so not sure if I should hold out for better

Is there a source/template for developing a case study in response to a scenario? A partner wants to create a deck using data from our last engagement to discuss during the learning week.

Is there a lot of attrition at Guidehouse right now?

Can anyone provide information on Alix partners - PE and M&A groups? What is the experience like? How would it compare to say a Kearney T&T (their PE/M&A group).

Anyone have a view on Conway Mackenzie? What is comp structure like there?

Hi, just wondering how the staffing situation has been in strategy consulting in general? My sibling started a job in strategy in Silicon Valley 2 months ago after MBA. She has been on the bench for 2 months and was informed that there has been a shortage of jobs (within the job) and the amount of people on the bench is getting high. She has been under a lot of stress although she had many great networking calls with people. I wanted to help but can't identify what she can improve on.

Any tips/scripts on how to negotiate for better salary without turning down what the co is offering?

EY FAAS is so toxic, can anyone refer me to a non toxic work place. TIA

Hi everyone, applied for an investment consulting internship few weeks back.
It's a client facing job, but it might come at a later stage of a job, maybe after finishing my internship and getting a job offer.
I'm interested to know what is the must develop skills, must take courses or must read books to get insight, develop the required knowledge and skills for the position. I majored in business management finance and currently preparing for CFA level 1. Thanks in advance ☺️

For folks that are in the interview process, are u negotiating for best salary or just taking what you get , asking because market is slow cause of Covid.