Hey guys,
I have worked in investment banking at a BB and then at a billion dollar direct lending hedge fund. I really love finance and investments but the finance jobs are just not for me. I hate the long hours, the personalities, and the general inability to get away from the job. Are there certain jobs I should look for or do I have to get out of finance altogether?
I also like doing various profitable side projects in my free time such as investing in real estate and selling items in stores and online, so this means I would need a job that doesn't run much later than 5pm or 6pm and allows free time on weekends.
Thanks in advance
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Always thought direct lending would be a really cushy finance gig with pretty good hours since I'm assuming diligence is either not as rigorous or it comes pre-packaged from other parties. Not sure what else within finance would provide what you are looking for other than perhaps MO / BO jobs which is not a bad way to go if you think you can make up with difference with side projects / hustles. Interested to see what others say.
It sounds like you answered your own question. Just build up these side projects to an income that supports your monthly needs, submit a resignation, and go from there. Good luck.
Commercial or corporate banking hours are usually pretty good.
Can vouch for this. Currently work in commercial banking making ~75k all in as a 1.5yr analyst. Seldom work more than 40 hours a week and sometimes as little as 35.
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I heard that AM are fairly good with hours
insurance, FP&A, MO/BO roles at banks, regional/ boutique banks that stress worklife balance are what comes to mind
Is this Rob?
I definitely vote commercial banking.
How is your lifestyle now at the direct lender?
Risk at a hedge fund/asset management firm. ~45 hours per week.
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This. +1.
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