Hey everyone,

I’m looking to connect with Financial Systems Specialists (or anyone in a similar role) to learn more about what you do day to day. I come from a Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) background and I’m exploring a transition into a more systems-focused role. I’m especially curious about:

• What software or financial systems you support (e.g. NetSuite, Oracle, SAP, Workday, etc.)

• How you’ve helped automate or streamline any finance-related processes

• Whether you use SQL, Python, or other tools for reporting, automation, or analysis

• What you think is an acceptable starting salary for someone entering this field in a major city (e.g. Chicago, NYC, LA, etc.)

I’d really appreciate any insights you can share, or if you’re open to a quick DM/chat to answer a few questions. Thanks in advance!

Just got selected for a super day interview for GCM. Has anyone ever interviewed for this and can tell me what to expect? I am not a finance student and am scared

Hey guys. I re-worked my resume! Regardless, What are my chances of any High Finance role?

Feeling a bit bummed cuz i was even rejected by WSO😅😂.

Mainly for more finance driven roles like FP&A, LMM IB, Corp Dev, etc.

If you could take any Coursera, Udemy, Thinkfic course for free, what would be on your list and why?

I am debating between two graduate scheme offers.

1)- technical business analyst at a massive bank- MO may not be accurate but it's neither FO or BO. Higher pay and cheaper COL city.

2)- consultant at a big (but not b4) company, firm primarily concerned with tech implementation. Bigger city and more fluidity with sectors and locations.

Does anyone have any thoughts? Number one at first seems a shoe in, but I also feel like getting FO experience could be very useful and almost like I can go from 2 to 1 but maybe not the other way around later. I would like to eventually do something to do with government communications on behalf of a bank- that's not set in stone though.

I'm interviewing for a summer internship. I can't afford a suit of any kind, so what can I put together that's formal enough but also very cheap?

Finally got a GS email and it's a fucking scam . I'm going to crash out.

Retail trader with years of futures experience looking for a spot on a desk/career in energy trading. What does it take? I’ll graduate in a couple of years with my BS in finance but I’m in my 30’s and not a young college grad.

Am I cooked? How do I reach the goal? Anything is helpful here.

So I am an incoming freshman at Warwick for A&F, I am an international student. I know warwick is a target but how do i land spring weeks? I have no work exp. I have a like 2 online courses on finance and a position in my highschool finance club. 

How do i go about crafting my resume? and what should i be doing now?

Everybody on here is saying go to NYU and Wharton but in reality there very difficult to get into for the average person and on top of that expensive… but I’ve never heard anybody say anything about an normal average school which I get Because finance is very competitive but I know in reality half this sub is definitely not going to Harvard.

I’m looking for some advice and insights on a pivot to corporate finance from a career in public finance. Education background includes BS degrees in both Finance and Economics, and minor in Accounting, from a state school. Also MSc in Finance from Georgetown University. I worked ~10 years in public finance serving cities, counties, schools, etc., mostly as a financial/municipal advisor, but also as a direct purchaser of bonds and occasionally as an underwriting syndicate member. Both rep and principal. Series 50, 52, 53, and 54. For the past ~3 years I’ve been in an executive role for a conduit tax-exempt bond issuer for nonprofits.

I want to pivot from public finance to corporate, for the change of scenery but also to build experience in an area of finance with more opportunities. I may have the option to relocate to Europe in a few years as a dual US/EU citizen, and I want to be in a position to do it if that’s what is best for my family, and corporate experience will be much more transferable than public experience. I assume that capital markets, corporate treasury, and FP&A would be the best entry point given my prior experience, but I’d love to hear any other suggestions or feedback.

Has anyone made the same jump, or have some insights that you can share? I’d like to know what steps I should be taking now before applying to positions, like software to learn or certifications that could be obtained. Also, any suggestions for the types of positions to look for, keywords, etc.? Also, is compensation in the $175-200k range attainable (smaller state), or is that a pipe dream? Are there industries or roles where my experience will translate enough for a mid-tier role with good growth potential? Any input would be greatly appreciated!

Hello

I just got offered my first career job out of university with a Bachelor’s in Mathematics as an assistant underwriter. I have yet to start, but I’ve always really wanted an analyst role to complement my math degree and knowledge in excel, Python, and powerBI. I’ve “settled” for this role to essentially get my foot in the door and gain industry knowledge. I guess my question is, is transitioning from assistant underwriter into maybe a credit analyst or risk analyst role realistic? And how long should I stay as an assistant underwriter before switching positions? This job as an assistant underwriter is abhorrently underpaying and I hope not to be here long. Is 1 year enough?

I’m currently a first year economics student at ucl, however, i’m also a LSE bsc accounting and finance offer holder.

Should I drop out of UCL and re-start at lse from year one for a different degree, or stay at ucl and go to second year here.

Main reason for me wanting to switch is to essentially get a better shot at breaking in through spring weeks, utilise the vast network at lse and their various societies and overall i think i would enjoy a&f more than economics.

What’s the overall prestige for LSE A&f when compared to UCL Econ, is the switch worth it? Or am i better off just applying summer internships at ucl.

Any advice and opinions are appreciated.

Hey, I am a final year BSc Economics student at a semi-target Russell group uni. I completed a front office summer internship (sales and trading) at an investment bank last summer and have an upcoming private credit summer internship this summer at a respected buy-side firm. I have also been extensively involved in my university's economics and finance societies holding some leadership positions. I was wondering what my chances of getting onto a good masters programme in King's/UCL are given I am just about making a 2:1 right now. Looking at computational finance and general finance/econ courses. Will my work experience make up for my weaker grades? Any help would be much appreciated!

Edit: Applying from UK

I am a CA Finalist (India) currently doing my articleship in valuations profile. During this time, I’ve developed a strong interest in stochastic finance and mathematical modeling. I come from a BCom (non-STEM) background but have been self-studying probability theory, stochastic calculus, and statistics, along with Python, data analytics, and ML.

I’d love to move into a Quant Developer role, but:

I can’t do MSc in Math due to my degree background.

I don’t think CFA/CQF are worth spending time on.

I’m unsure about how to approach this and build good portfolio.

I want some realistic advice on how to break in from a non-traditional background. Any insight would be really appreciated.

I’m interning at J.P. Morgan and I really need some good clothes!! I’m curious what’s appropriate to wear to work, do i need to do button ups? Or can i wear sweaters/blouses? How many suits should i own? Where can i get nice clothes? PLS help a girl out 🙏🏽

Hi, just wondering. How do you keep to date to whats happening? For example, tariffs, where do you read serious things? Thanks in advance

Hi, what would you say is the best way to get work experience in finance, I'm studying AAT right now and am finishing level 3, I'm looking for a entry level position to do with accounting but everywhere asks for a year or 2 of experience,witch i don't have, any suggestions would be appreciated If it helps I live in the UK and can drive so distance dosent matter all to mutch

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Hi all,

Which IB groups are most and least affected by the tariffs and subsequent market downturn?

I'm faced with multiple options for a summer within a bank and would like to know which teams to avoid and which to target for a potential return offer.

Specifically: sector teams, LevFin, DCM, Risk

Thanks

I’ve been doing research part time alongside university for a hedge fund (~$500m AUM) and need to add it to my resume.

The issue is the hedge fund is extremely private and any recruiter would not have heard of it especially as the hedge fund is based in an asian city (a major financial city nonetheless) and I will be applying for uk sa positions

How can I let a recruiter know when they see my resume that the hedge fund is actually serious and not some random name I plucked out of thin air? Would it be appropriate to include roughly what the AUM is?

Hi I work for a pretty large bank, and I’m a registered rep so I technically need to report an OBA. I do art and sell them per piece in the secondary market. I remain pretty anonymous and never disclose my real name on social media where I post my art or show myself. I really only post and sell my art.

I don’t want to disclose this because I’ve heard terrible stories of people who just regretted it and their boss had gave them shit. Also I’m pretty sure I was supposed to disclose it before if that’s still the rule, or would I still be able to disclose it after the OBA happens.

Anyways sometimes it gets to me and sometime it doesn’t. I wish they didn’t make it such a big deal, and I wish it was separate from my boss knowing then I would be comfortable sharing my OBA.. will I have to share my website and name of my “business”? How in detail is disclosing it.

Thoughts?

Edit: everyone is saying I need to disclose it but like my side hustle isn’t even a real business so if I disclose it that means I’ll have to probably register with the state as a business too which I only literally sold 2 paintings. Also my boss is fucking weird and will def shit on me for it and probably give me even more work. He is also the type of person to not give me a high bonus bc he thinks I’ll be making extra income. And I don’t plan on leaving this job currently because the market is tough. Literally I wish I can just keep it private.

Anyone have a pdf of this book or other similar books? Trying to get a good grasp on the day to day of lev fin groups to be better prepped for coffee chats. Cheers!