I'm seeking guidance from Quantitative Finance and investment management experts on transitioning to Quantitative Investment Management roles.

I have good understanding of Fixed Income, QuantRisk, and Quant Portfolio optimization

My background : Masters Operations Research, an MBA, and CFI Financial Modeling and Valuation Analyst certification. My genuine enthusiasm for investment analysis drives me, often immersing myself in Bloomberg news for hours on end.

6yrsEXP Business Manager

Online course certificates for skills like SCALA, BIGDATA, BIG QUERY, SPARK etc matter?? Who asks for it?

How difficult is it to break into mbb from B4 consulting?

Any consulting partners in Toronto interested in taking on a mentee? 6 YoE @ PwC, goal to make partner at a consulting firm (not necessarily my own). Would really value balanced external perspective! DM if interested thanks

Hi! Data scientist here with 3 years of experience. I also do some internal consulting in my current job and work as a data science consultant as a freelancer. I want to now work as a consultant. Love doing the case studies :D
Can anyone here guide me and be a mentor for this switch? Would love to hear from you. Thank you

How to get into IBM ISL from GBS

Hello everyone ,
I’m currently working in insurance customer service at an agency. I work in the mortgage department assisting w mortgage changes , payments etc. I’ve been thinking about becoming a claims adjuster most likely for property damage . Is it worth it ??? I hear a lot of talk about how claims adjusting is a lot of work and very demanding but I think my current position has prepared me for the challenge. What are some good companies I maybe should apply for after getting my license?

I’m a Junior accountant, recent MBA grad in Finance, located in NYC, just got laid off due to a merger. Anybody hiring or know any opening positions?

Just started a PM job and 7 weeks into the role my manager is surprised I had not designed a roadmap. Is this bad?

Entering my 2nd year as a medical malpractice (insurance) defense litigator. My billables are 2200 per year, even during WFH and COVID while the courts are moving very slowly. Any advice as to what I should look into for an exit? I can’t hit those billables while maintaining my sanity.

Hello Fishes,

Can anyone please guide me if switching from SAP HCM to workday is a better career path? Has anyone done that?

Anyone here make the jump from wholesaler to advisor? How was the transition and did you have to start from scratch?

Side hustle or startup ideas for someone who isn’t technical/doesn’t code? Where should I look or where to begin? I don’t have any strong passions or specific skills that I’m confident in. What books, articles, blogs, orgs, events, people I should follow for inspiration that has helped you? I have some cash to invest and am looking for a part time hustle that can cash flow at least a little bit of money on the side.

I keep seeing posts that associates at mid-size/biglaw firms don’t get given the opportunity to go to court. Is this true across most larger firms, even if you lateral with some experience?

Anyone switched from Becker to Wiley and regretted it? I did and though I appreciate the bite-sized lectures, I don't enjoy it as much as Becker. My access for Becker expired already and I don't want to spend 2k again 😭 such a tough choice to make but I feel like I'm not getting what I need from Wiley.

Is it possible to make a switch from Quant to VC as an Investment Analyst?

I’m working in a large fund; market neutral public market strategy funds; am about to be recommended for a promotion to associate. However, an analyst position just opened up internally in Credit, which is where I aspire to be for the next ten years. More growth and more intellectual challenge. I’m conflicted about applying for a lateral transfer and losing out on a promotion. Will I be missing out a promotion or should I negotiate a promotion as part of my application to this role ?

I was just laid off. I feel lost, feeling both pumped up for the future but pained because I was a high performing, straight laced, and by the book team member. Looking for Muslim leaders who are recruiting. Extensive experience in strategy and implementation of Data and RPA technologies. PMP and RPA developer certified. SQL, R, Python, UiPath, Agile, waterfall.

What are some exit opps for Amex product management (2 YOE) sr analyst. Trying to jump ship

Is anybody hiring copywriters right now? I am very cool and smart!

Hi Everyone,
We should try to make this bowl active

Finally accepting that I have too many grey hairs that I can’t just pluck them any more. What’s the best way to color speckles of grey while optimizing for cost/time/quality? Do those boxes of hair coloring at the grocery store actually work or should I get it done professionally? 🤔

Have an interview with a company I really want to work for tomorrow. My last job I was laid off b/c of an acquisition&recently accepted a job at a diff company b/c I couldnt afford not to. I got this invite shortly after. The place I’m interviewing at the job wouldn’t start til next year. I dont want to seem like a job hopper. Do i tell them I’m at a new role or just not bring it up? The acquisition was public so they can see Im no longer employed with the most recent work history on my resume

Thoughts on fooda?

Anyone works here through V2SOFT Staffing company in Chennai..? I got an offer as a 3rd party through v2soft for Ford Chennai. Need suggestions

I’m a true night-owl that begins thinking clearly about 5 PM. I often send projects out after midnight. Early morning emails and calls are an adventure. Has anyone else had to work through this issue? Fight it or embrace it?

Started a marketing company trying to figure out how to actually get my clients on the first page on Google. Any advice?

Embracing the challenge of a solol start up 👆

I accepted a job for Federal Services despite loving my current employer. They really want me to stay, can anyone speak on experience a AFS? Also can anyone speak on the training accenture provides for the salesforce practice? I'm coming in at L9 Tech Lead, Specialist and Salesforce developer.

Any job leads? Feel like I’m under paid, been working property and casualty for almost 5 years. Started an us position this year making only 49K. Barely can support myself honestly

What is your favorite prototyping tool
and why?

I’m looking for examples of accessible / ADA-compliant color palettes. Not a color palette builder tool, but a gallery of compliant color palettes I can use for inspiration. Please share your favorites here. Thanks!

Does anyone know of a good place online to look for UI/UX designers who specialize in Figma?

What is it like working as a full-time graphic designer for a company (not an agency/firm)?

Hi all, I have the Sales Cloud Consultant exam coming up , Any tips on online study (besides trailhead) from those who already got the cert? Or any Deloitte resources?

Considering going for the CFE. What was your study plan for it and how long did it take?

Was having a chat with a recruiter who does a lot of work for me so out curiosity I am interested to hear what do consultants look for when they are moving into the industry.
- What are some of the key elements you look for vs deal breakers?
- What types of firms and industry are of interest?

I’m seeing lots of posts about really bad losses. If you trade you’re going to lose money - hopefully not all the time, but many positions will be mistakes. But you need a process to find ideas and manage positions. Two books you should read are “The New Trading for a Livinng” and “The Laws of Trading.” Both look at psychology, process, and risk in different ways that can help you work out your own process. The next 18 months will be much harder than the last 18 - time to start learning.

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I started trading during Covid crash. Started with equities and eventually moved to options. Earlier lost a month's salary and then lot more trying to recover it. Currently have lost my yearly salary worth and it's affecting all aspects of my life (job, marriage, health). I have tried to convince myself to consider it a loss but always get back trying to recover it.

Any advice how to deal with it. Thanks.

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Is anyone planning on trading water futures?

Noob question on selling puts- I just sold a weekly put that I WANT to get assigned. The stock fluctuate a few dollars a day so I’m looking for a specific price to own the shares at vs entering a limit order. The stock has already gone below my selected strike price by a 30 cents today but I haven’t been assigned the shares 🤔. Is it only by expiration day or am I missing something?

Potential opp on the short side for TSLA?
- X

Love that in true form I chose the 1 red meme stock. 😂💎💎💎

What are some good healthcare/pharmaceutical etfs that you would recommend?

Super risky play: If you have day trades available, I suggest buying 250 3/20 calls at open and selling right around 11:30 when trump speaks. So far every time there is a conference we see a pump.

Thoughts on airline stocks? Good time to get in?

@BC what do you think about SHOP puts?

For the noobs - remember if a stock goes up quick, it can go down quick. Good day to buy more!

What’s does “fill the gap” mean??

Dipped my toes in some dumbass hype stock - 60 shares of FMCI, planning to sell within 2 weeks

I don’t play with options much, but I happened to buy VERU calls for 2/19 a little while ago and now it’s skyrocketing, it’s up over $1k for me- will it keep going up? Should I just take the profits now and be happy?

I have just got an options trader job at a prop trading firm. But I knew nothing about options/trading/finance. The firms said they’ll be officially training us once we start. But in the meantime, what are some books/resources that you would recommend to start learning first?

$BABA got murdered today. Buy, hold, or sell?

My play for next week:
Sell the SPY 200 puts since the market would plummet. Look for opportunities to buy back, probably when the stim bill passes. Would love to hear your thoughts on it