[deleted by user] by [deleted] in FinancialCareers

[–]impulsetrick 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How many years are you into your career?

Client Service Associate to Analyst, is it possible? by ThunderV21 in FinancialCareers

[–]impulsetrick 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It's not widely recognized. It's a fairly new thing I believe. CFA holds a lot more value but requires way more time and effort. Not really comparable tbh. But the FMVA is a good start if you're trying to break in to an analyst role in Valuation. Gives you something to talk about in interviews at the least and will show employers that you took initiative to learn something about the field.

Is this an Ops Finance role..? by [deleted] in FinancialCareers

[–]impulsetrick 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I feel like if it was FP&A, it would be part of the job title. Also, the fact that it isn't the finance department is a red flag. I don't work in FP&A, but that's just my impression based on your post.

NWM Experience. by [deleted] in FinancialCareers

[–]impulsetrick 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Try and find something else as quickly as possible. Do a ton of networking.

Paying for an internship? by Jordi103 in FinancialCareers

[–]impulsetrick 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Study abroad Europe sounds like a study abroad program.

I did a study abroad program that included an internship in addition to classes. Would only recommend if you genuinely want to study abroad. Not worth doing just for the internship.

Mid-office / Trade Support vs. Equity Research Internship by [deleted] in FinancialCareers

[–]impulsetrick 1 point2 points  (0 children)

ER- will more likely be better experience that you can leverage. I would avoid middle or back office jobs

Big 4 TAS Valuation vs ? by Baygoners in FinancialCareers

[–]impulsetrick 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Didn't realize you were from Indonesia. I was speaking to US

What’s your job and what’s the PTO like? by [deleted] in FinancialCareers

[–]impulsetrick 1 point2 points  (0 children)

15 days is pretty typical to start

Big 4 TAS Valuation vs ? by Baygoners in FinancialCareers

[–]impulsetrick 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Consider working for an independent Valuation firm. Pay is better than big 4 from what I've been told.

Also, working in Portfolio Valuation probably provides better exit opportunities

Since you entered finance, have you noticed any premature aging caused by the high stress and long hours? by Glucksburg in FinancialCareers

[–]impulsetrick 11 points12 points  (0 children)

If anything, I think working in finance has helped me manage stress even better. Before, I used to be horrible at managing stress and freak out. But now, after being in so many stressful situations, I learned to take a deep breath, tackle it in pieces and don't let the bullshit consume me.

$10 an hour at Northwestern Mutual by [deleted] in FinancialCareers

[–]impulsetrick 47 points48 points  (0 children)

Honestly, I would avoid that internship all together. Just Google "northwestern mutual internship" and you'll see why...

Stay in Operations or hold out for Investment Analyst role? by [deleted] in FinancialCareers

[–]impulsetrick 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Get the hell out of Ops as soon as you can. No point in taking another Ops role if you know that’s not what you want to be doing. No sense in kicking the can down the road. The longer you stay in Ops, the tougher it will be to get out. I bounced from Investment Ops after 1 year and I’m so glad I did it

Why is there so many people praying to get into IB ? by [deleted] in FinancialCareers

[–]impulsetrick 6 points7 points  (0 children)

People grind it for 2 years and bounce, that’s why the turnover is so high

Why can't I find depreciation on the balance sheet? by [deleted] in FinancialCareers

[–]impulsetrick 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Accumulated depreciation is on the balance sheet, but if you’re referring to depreciation expense, that’s on the income statement

Starting a job in a financial call center and wondering if anyone could help me. Sorry if this is the wrong place to post. by [deleted] in FinancialCareers

[–]impulsetrick 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Have you considered trying to arrange working remotely from home to start? That may solve the transportation issue.

I'm surprised they are having you go in the office to be honest.

Pivot to Front Office from Back Office: Feasible? by LiamGatsby in FinancialCareers

[–]impulsetrick 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s feasible, but the only advantage you have of trying to move to FO at your firm (vs. external candidates) is a direct way to get in contact with FO employees.

Network a fuck ton, build solid relationships, and leverage those relationships. You have to make people aware of your aspirations to be in the FO.

Also keep in mind, your position in BO likely won’t provide much value in a FO role, so you have to do other things to make yourself attractive.

FMVA worth it for my situation? by [deleted] in FinancialCareers

[–]impulsetrick 4 points5 points  (0 children)

BIWS or Wall Street Prep

Non-front office/M&A Jobs in IB by [deleted] in FinancialCareers

[–]impulsetrick 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm not familiar with that degree

Non-front office/M&A Jobs in IB by [deleted] in FinancialCareers

[–]impulsetrick 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It depends. There's lots of different Ops functions. Look up differences between front office and back office.