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by VineWhisper

a year ago

Changing into Finance Domain or Wait it Out?

I'm a chem engineer with MBA in Finance (Tier 2 cllg). While pursuing my MBA I had two priorities clear - 1. Dont want a sales role & 2. Don't want to join a tech company (not exactly good with tech stack). As luck would have it, I joined IBM few months ago in a sales role 🥲 Since then I have been thinking a lot about my future. I need some external advice as I am already biased against the sales role - 1. In a situation like mine, should one immediately switch profile if possible or get some experience in sales before trying to switch? 2. Is it even possible to make the switch if I spend a couple of years here? 3. How difficult it is to make the switch to finance roles (financial analyst or similar) without a CFA and solely on MBA finance? I'm prepping for CFA but will appear next year post April. TIA

Watsay49

Stealth

a year ago

For tier 2 mba folks, your options will be limited. VC/PE/IB roles and Product roles would be difficult to get. So either you make your expertise in sales or heading a business unit aka category management or go into analytics.

VineWhisper

IBM

a year ago

I'm looking for FP&A roles. I know VC/PE/IB roles are out of reach. But is it possible to land FP&A roles with no prior experience? I'm good at analytics & I have an internship during my MBA in FP&A role

Qwerty2398

Stealth

a year ago

Don't join the fp&a role. Indian companies don't have its use. Finance team in India is ruled by CA. Being from T2 the odds of breaking into VC/PE firm with FP&a exp is very unlikely. mNC have limited scope of growth for that role. It's interesting but a dead end. Anyone who who says other wise probably do not come with your back ground.

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Cheese

Stealth

a year ago

Switch fast ... either in the same org or outside. The more you spend time in your current role the more difficult it is to get out ( eventually it will lead to lesser opportunities for you to explore later on )

RockOn

Stealth

a year ago

I would suggest switching to Finance/Analytics quickly. Business finance and FP&A have great opportunities in the Indian startup ecosystem. This also has a long term roadmap to become a CFO (might need to gain some exposure into controllership on the way)

SabChangaSi

Stealth

a year ago

Try taking the first 2 levels of CFA. That will put the focus on the CFA instead of the mba.

VineWhisper

IBM

a year ago

I'll be appearing for CFA L1 next year

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by VineWhisper

IBM

4 months ago

MBA grad in sales looking to switch to Asset Management Roles

I'm a BTech/MBA Finance guy about to complete a year in software sales with IBM and want to switch to analyst or such roles in Asset Management companies. What is the best way to get in? How to prep for interviews? And what is the best way to apply if I have no one to refer me? Since this is my first job switch what pay should I expect? Same as IBM (25 CTC) or lower or higher?

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by TrustyPest53

HSBC

a year ago

Should I do an MBA

Hi I am currently at 1.5YOE earning around 60-65k appx I am getting opportunities to do an MBA in tier 2 colleges like IIT Roorkee, IIT Kanpur, IIM Nagpur etc Should I consider them or should I take a drop for a Tier1 MBA or should I continue to grow workex and switch in IT domain only ?

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by Cash

Accenture

3 months ago

Should continue in IT or switch to Finance

Hi Team, I am currently working in IT and was working in the BFSI sector. With time I have developed interest in Finance. Need suggestions on how to switch from IT to Finance. Any one who has experienced the same process please comment.

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by FarDispatch1

ICICI Bank

6 months ago

How to switch from the Banking sector?

I have approx 1 year of experience in the banking sector as a Corporate Banker. I am trying to switch my industry but I am not getting any positive results. Is it possible to switch from the banking sector if yes then in which profile I should apply, I am into core finance or sales profiles. Please advice

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by IdolizedWaiter

KPIT Technologies Ltd

2 months ago

Switch into FinTech domain

I'm right now in autonomous driving domain with skillset of qt framework c++ but I interested and eager to switch into FinTech domain.I'm interested in leveraging my experience in the financial services industry. While I plan to pursue an MBA in finance in the future, I believe gaining relevant knowledge now will strengthen my candidacy. Given my interest in fintech, I've been researching the field and learning about the necessary skills and knowledge. However, I'm unsure of the best path forward to achieve my goals. I'd be grateful for your advice on: * Resources to learn about fintech and pet projects (books, articles, online courses) * Strategies for transitioning to a career in fintech, leveraging my software engineering skills Due to financial constraints, I'm primarily interested in free resources and self-study strategies. #fintech #financesercice # fintechmentor

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by MilkyGoat

ICICI Bank

9 days ago

I did my mba in marketing ,, and working with a bank since 7 years as a relationship manager, how can I change my domain ??

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by PMproff

Newton School

a year ago

Switch Domain

I am a BBA MBA graduate and have 2 yrs experience in sales looking to switch in product management.Can anyone suggest to me what will be the road map. Will appreciate the response. Thank you