Hello everybody. I haven’t posted here for a while because I still haven’t got a job in banking or any other area of finance. I didn’t get an internship but have had a good summer anyhow, hanging out and reading. I’m still interesting in finance but all the doors seem closed. I’ve been sending out applications but noone even responds. When should I give up? If anyone has stories of how things suddenly changed for them, I would love to hear them for inspiration
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I’m still “interested” in finance…
Have you tried training to be a plumber or electrician, there’re more jobs out there.
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Hmm. Friends in my hometown are plumbers and electricians. I worked much harder than them at school because I thought I’d be able to become something more
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Yeah. you really showed them by working harder to earn the privilege of sitting in a windowless room while they charge you £150 to fix a leaky toilet.
You have to want it so much that you are prepared to spend your parents gross income on a Masters in Finance course while demanding that they also pay your rent
In this field, consistency is so important.
Just do your current job.
Live and enjoy your life.
Be patient.
Send resume to companies.
Update yourself all the time.
Participate in the meetings of Finance and FinTech.
Meet new financial people and connect to them.(Big your circle)
And be free.
Don’t think about it, why I cannot find my dream job.
Think in this way, finally I find my dream job.
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Thank you. This is good advice
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I have the same problem, If someone can suggest something to move and go on with job match?
Breaking into banking today really comes down to determination and resilience. The era of simply walking into a role based on academic credentials alone is long gone. And since advice can sometimes be more confusing than helpful, it’s worth thinking about the two main paths people usually take:
- The broad‑brush approach — meet the basic requirements, send out dozens of CVs, and hope something sticks.
- The targeted approach — choose a specific area, build genuine interest, and become deeply knowledgeable in it.
I’d strongly encourage the second path. Start by narrowing down the areas of banking that genuinely spark your curiosity. Then immerse yourself: research, research, and yes… more research. Identify the real pain points managers face in that niche. Make LinkedIn your closest ally—join discussion groups, follow thought leaders, and stay on top of emerging trends. For example, explore how AI is being applied in your chosen field, what challenges teams are facing, and what tools are shaping the space.
Choose courses that go beyond generic certificates and instead focus on specific use cases. If you pick something like risk management within trading, dig into how AI is transforming risk processes, what models are used, where the bottlenecks are, and how different schools of thought approach solutions. Aim to drill down to the third level of detail—enough to speak confidently with a manager about real‑world challenges and contribute meaningfully to a conversation.
Use LinkedIn discussions to build visibility and credibility. As your network grows, you’ll start hearing about roles before they’re advertised, and you’ll apply not as “another CV in the pile” but as someone already known and recommended. This route takes effort and perseverance, but it’s also the one that pays off.
Banking may be shrinking overall, but there are still pockets of hiring. And don’t overlook sideways moves—consulting firms that advise banks on your chosen area can be a great entry point. Learn about their engagements, understand the solutions they’ve delivered, reach out, and repeat the cycle.
Ultimately, yes—breaking in is absolutely possible. The real question is how much time and energy you’re willing to invest. That’s why it’s essential to choose a field you genuinely find interesting. Passion can’t be faked, and in this industry, it’s often what sets you apart.
Planning your next move and preparing for when you win the interview for a contract role in Banking/Financial Services. I came back to the banking industry by applying for contract jobs select your area of expertise within the field, around august thru end of year all types of projects open up mainly due to regulation changes, audits, risk assessments, compliance work along with technological modernization needs, keep trying by making connections, networking, joining specific networks such as trade, data analysis, QA, BA, Asset Management, bank technology, processes have to be changed along with updating, develop a resume that closely relates to the job description, the opportunities are endless!
Honestly, if you look at the wealthiest people around the world, you’ll mostly not find salaried people. You’ll find business owners, self-made mostly.
If you want to be rich in this world, don’t be a schmuck working for others, praying you break even every budget. Work for yourself, take your fate into your own hands.
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