Not sure if this is the right bowl but worth a shot: anyone from engineering background who pivoted to finance (without an MBA)? I am a senior analyst in tax strategy with just about 1YOE, work time to time with financial statements and some financial analysis here and there but want to get full on into financial modelling. Don’t know how to make that transition. Also what kind of roles should I looking into to apply (as an entry role I’m guessing)? Desperately looking for advice

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I'd estimate at least 1/3 of our people have undergrads in engineering. At lower levels like that if you can show that you can model you can go just about anywhere.

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Also, one thing I would like to clarify that I hold a PhD but in no way am I holding that against joining entry level roles.. I understand that since I’m switching field, I need to start from the beginning, so I will put in the work! But question is, will recruiters see my degree as a reg flag?

Me. I'm doing advisory consulting/transactional work and studied engineering in college. do you want to message me?

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It’s a little bit of luck but I did it, you’re going to want to target Business Analyst roles in the finance department based on my experience. I did it from math and took accounting courses along the way. My main skill was working in excel. You can DM me if you’d like

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BT1, this is helpful!

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