FINALLY headed to work in FO

After my career started in BO and MO roles for ~3.5 years I finally received the offer for a FO role. (granted I move like 20 feet away given the size of my company). I will be supporting the PMs/Analysts in various capacities, whether helping on research, or re-balancing and other account trading activity. It has not yet sunk in so typing this out kind of helps that. I have a few weeks before I begin, but once I do I will try and post my story so that maybe it will help someone on the same path reach their goals.

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No, I am in middle office now, in compliance. In my new role I will be monitoring MF holdings, helping with research, being involved with asset selection meetings, doing stuff they would have to do if I am not there, other special projects as they come in etc . It is a pretty lateral transition, technically a lower pay range, but salary is unchanged. but definitely not MO. Kind of why I was waiting to go into more detail until I started and could better explain my day to day tasks.

 

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Not sure why we can't just congratulate this guy on his new role. This wasn't a bragging thread, just someone excited for their promotion within the firm.

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