Just took a role focused on M&A strategy.

My M&A and finance backgrounds aren't the strongest, but they hired me for my strategy and technical background, assuming I can get up to speed on the rest.

What are your recommendations for understanding M&A and finance? I'm reading some books and taking a Coursera course, but am still chock-full of questions.

like
Posting as :
works at
You are currently posting as works at

You better find another job. What do you mean by technical skills? Sql, python or specific industry knowledge?

Related Posts

Hello Fishes, I'm planning to join Deloitte india in the second week of November, I have got a designation of "Manager". I'm from a technical background (SF DevOps).

May I know what would be the roles and responsibilities with this designation? Am i supposed to be managing some team/people?? or work within some team on my particulars. Checked with the recruitment team but they seems to either not interested or not sure about the same.

YOE - 8.6
Location - Pune

appreciate your help.

like

Did 4 rounds of interviews. Last 2 with 2 partners at EY. Haven’t heard back even after 1 month. One partner even commented “you will be a good addition to the team”. Hiring manager gave EY email after her interview call with me.
Fast forward two weeks, no communication. Recruiting was surprised that I was still chasing for this position, month later. Got to know last week that hiring team was continuing to interview candidates. Should I drop the idea to get hired? EY hasn’t rejected me yet.

like

Referral for EY. Role- CT_Devops Requisition Id- 860322 Please help. EY

like

Our company is considering offering 401K employer match. We are about 200 employees venture backed company. We have about 60% participation mostly the non HCEs and only some key employees contribute. We always pass top heavy test and wpassed the 2019 ADP/ACP test. We are aggressively hiring and project there will be increase in participation, particularly if we offer the match. Given this information would it make sense to continue with a traditional 401k plan or go with safe Harbor plan?

like

Hi fishes,
Just wanted to know whether EXL fires people over performance issues?
Actually I'll be joining EXL and feeling a little overwhelmed by the Senior position being offered.
If you've come across such cases plz share.

like

Good morning everyone! Anyone here hiring for senior project/program manager roles? I am trying to exit out from consulting and looking to see if anyone in the industry is hiring. Probably a long shot here but would love to chat if you know of any openings.

like

Signs someone is not cut out for this industry?

like

Is anyone wondering what life will really be like for all the new Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion executives that many companies are hiring and bragging about now? I wonder how much power they will actually have to effect change. I wonder how long the trend will last.

like

How did you get started in your career as an FA? I work in the home office and have been an assistant to an FA before. I have a network, I have ambition, I have credibility and connections at my firm..

Anyone looking for a job? Shoot me a message if you want to hear more about the following role
- senior computer engineer
- senior account manager
- software engineer (also principle engineer)
- senior product owner
- senior account manager

These roles would be at a progressive company changing the game in the wealth management space. This company owns a suite of wealth management software products used by some largest financial organizations. DM me, I'll tell you more.

likehelpful

I am thinking of switching to another company ,how much CTC should I expect or negotiate .

Role : business analyst
Current role : associate analyst
Exp : 1.10 years
Cctc : 4.6

like
like

Hi,

I need a referral for Req. Id.: 606528.

Would be glad if anyone could help

like

Hi Fishes, I am looking for a role in data analyst/Business analyst/product analyst with Hyderabad as location or WFH.
Experience: 2yrs as Senior Analyst at eClerx
Current CTC: 11LPA
expecting CTC: 14LPA+
If you have any vacancy in your company please let me know
Thanks

like

What’s a good, practical tax book to read for someone who knows nothing about taxes? I feel like I should familiarize myself with them but don’t know where to start/find the topic very overwhelming and dense even as a finance attorney. Welcome to other beginning finance book suggestions too! (Already read Kiyosaki and Ramsey)

like

Invited to a recruiting/networking session for an analyst level role at a Bain Capital. Excuse my naivete, but is business professional (full suit) the expectation here? Unfortunately my only well fitting suit was torn recently so trying to see if I can get away with another outfit

like

New here & looking to break into healthcare consulting. Any places hiring for a background like mine? Have a masters in a health science field, 4 years of direct clinical/hospital work, 1 year of military health work. Thanks!!

like

Looking for book recommendations; any favorites? Interested in both fiction and educational/self-improvement (for example, investment / finance books, time management, etc). I feel my vocab is...

like

Can someone from mphasis refer me for the position of react native. Thanks

like

I have 7 YOE and applied for a position that is L4. I feel as if I’m overqualified for the position, but the Recruiter told me that when they say L4, they are actually looking for someone with 6+ years of experience. Is this true? I feel like I should be looking at L5 with my experience

like

More Posts

Hi Fishes.
Flipkart 23 fixed+3 var+stocks or cimpress 27 fixed, pls suggest.

like

What is the salary range for Sr. BA/Product Owner with secret clearance and 10+yr experience in Ottawa, ON.
Contract or full-time

like

Hey Everyone,

I will be joining EY GDS in August 2021. There's a pay component "Advanced Statutory Bonus" of around 26k per annum. Any idea what this is? Is it truly fixed or will depend on firm's performance?

Thanks!

like

Any Delta Airline status challenges for 2018?

like

Any recommendations for good last minute ticket deals for Orlando Disney and Universal theme parks?

Best everyday bank account and credit card in Australia for an expat couple?

I‘m moving to Australia with my partner and we don’t have a bank account and credit cards yet. We basically need the bank account only for everyday finance stuff (local payments, debit card, etc) and we‘re looking for some credit cards with good international fees and ideally a reward program to collect some points for traveling.

like

Who’s working out Monday morning? 😤😤😤

likeuplifting

Hello Everyone,

I have not shown my first company's experience in resume as I don't have experience or relieving letter. Will it affect my background verification. As I have provided the UAN no. and other details on Infosys launchpad.

like

Anyone here who moved from Big Law to Big Tech (e.g., FAANG)? I’m a patent agent and considering an in-house offer from a fairly well-funded startup. Wanted to hear what y’all think of the offer. . .

like

How is Novartis Management Consulting Domain? I have got an offer for 20.5L

YOE - 3.5yrs

like

Deloitte India vs Deloitte USI.
Please answer if you have worked for both and have significant first hand experience about the difference in WLB, annual hikes, work culture, any other observations.
I see a lot in of this same discussion but very confusing and repetitive answers.
So would like people with personal experience to answer.
Thanks in advance 😃

What are some of your favorite ‘end of the year’ activities?

How much do you typically spend on groceries each week?

like

That’s all folks

Post Photo
funnylikesmart

Is novartis hiring any position which requires 1plus experience?

like

Hello everyone,
My self Dr Neha, PharmD graduate passed out in the year 2021.
I'm seeking for job opportunity in clinical research field since soo long.
Previously I worked as a scientific clinical research associate in a CRO for 5 months.

I'm getting depressed day by day because I'm not getting any response from the recruiters or the companies.

Requesting everyone, please help me out with some job opportunity.

Thank you

like
like

Any fish in SF

How to handle your own procrastination? Any tips/advice?

FDD 🐠 I will be promoted to audit SM in October, however looking to transfer to the FDD practice. Based on discussions with partners in the practice, I would be brought in as an experienced manager with opportunity to promote to senior manager in FDD next year. Is the learning curve steep, or should I push to come in as SM? Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated.

like

Additional Posts in Consulting Exit Opportunities

I have a product interview coming up and one of the questions is “what is a product you know a lot about , tell me it’s functions, issues, how it can be improved , and market space"

like

How much more money would it take for you to renege on an offer?

like

Those that have exited to tech- do you love your job? I am trying to leave consulting but think part of my problem in interviews is I come across as Jack of all trades, master of none. It’s made me wonder if interviewers can tell I don’t really know where I fit. I want to work on cool tech products and have decent WLB. Am applying for strat and product roles.

like

Did anyone go through cloud solution architect interview at Microsoft? How many rounds did you have and how long did it take for the recruiter to get back to you

like

Anyone witness slackers who got into companies you have no idea how? Had a coworker who does jack chit at work besides chatting on Facebook yet lands at a faang company? I guess if he brings the same work ethic he will be spit out for sure. Or maybe he just had no interest in doing project work.

like

Did anyone put a two week notice and was asked to leave immediately because you were on bench? Not leaving for a competitor

like

People who pivoted/trying to pivot to PM - what resources did you use/do you recommend? There are some online courses or boot camps that have $1-2k tuition fees - worth it? Which ones are worth it?

like

What type of consulting (strategy, tech, marketing, ...) would be best if I am trying to eventually make the jump to product management?

like

Thoughts on Grant Thornton? Specifically tech advisory in AU? Any tips/insights would be helpful!!!

like

Is it normal to negotiate for a bigger severance package if it happens within the first year? Because Meta may have something for me but TBH I'm nervous about their hiring freeze news.

like

I work on a consulting team at a large software company. I’m a job hopper, around 2 years each at my first and second jobs and a little over a year at this job. I recently found out they’re shutting my team down. We’re not fired, but they’re transferring us to the core implementation team, which has a horrible reputation for malignancy, overworking, and isn’t at all what I was hired to do. How hard is it going to be to for me to find a new job? Should I just stay and try things out? What next?

like

What’s a reasonable comp to expect for a Product Manager role after 4 years of consulting experience? Seeing a lot of PM roles below 150K- worth taking the comp hit for the title?

like

This group for consulting exit opportunities. My previous consulting job which was my first consulting job, I was laid off. Difficult times for me. Hope to find a new consulting job soon.

like

I’ve been trying to exit consulting for almost a year now. I’ve gotten a couple of interviews but no offers. I’m hopeless at this point 😔

like

Anyone ever try to exit to a HF?

like

Is it easier to go from product management to customer success, or customer success to product management?

like

First year (ug level hire) and got email from apple recruiter. Would love to exit to FAANG but not sure I'm ready to leave BCG in my first year but maybe after 2-4. What is best practice?

like

First screening with BCG, tips?

likeuplifting

Hi 🐬. Any Amazon /Aws fishes willing to chat. Need to get some info. Amazon Amazon Web Services . Thanks.

like

Ex-consultant now in marketing. Used to be an avid follower here and got great insights on companies when trying to exit consulting so thought I’d try here for advice. Outside of FAANG, what are good large CA-based tech companies that provide good pay, WLB, and culture? DD has great people and WLB, but pay is low and you’re not given the tools and resources to succeed + truly make an impact. Google and Apple are ideal but need backups. Like is Salesforce still good? A company along those lines.

like

New to Fishbowl?

Download the Fishbowl app to
unlock all discussions on Fishbowl.
That was just a preview…
Sign Up to see all discussions
  • Discover what it’s like to work at companies from real professionals
  • Get candid advice from people in your field in a safe space
  • Chat and network with other professionals in your field
Sign up in seconds to unlock all discussions on Fishbowl.

Already a user?
Login here

Share

Embed this post

Copy and paste embed code on your site

Preview

Download the
Fishbowl app

See what’s happening in your industry
from the palm of your hand.

A phone with Fishbowl app

Scan your QR code to download
Fishbowl app on your mobile

Download app

Sign up for free to view this conversation on Fishbowl

By continuing you agree to Terms of Use and Privacy Policy

Already have an account? Log in

Sign up for free to continue using Fishbowl

By continuing you agree to Terms of Use(New) and Privacy Policy(New)
Messaging rates may apply

Already have an account? Log in

For account settings, visit Fishbowl on Desktop Browser or

General

Legal