Why are so many “finance” roles just glorified data entry now? I’m applying for analyst positions, and half of them are pulling reports and pasting numbers into templates. I'd like to hold out for something with actual strategy involved, but starting to think I just need to take what I can get.

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Unfortunately a lot of jobs are oversees or done by AI.

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What are you looking to do? Analyze company balance sheets and be assigned to a specific sector working with a PM?

That’s more in the hedge fund world where you’re seeking an edge and alpha… anything in corporate finance is going to be exactly what you described… looking at the data, and drawing conclusions…

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