u/Fast-Oil6641

I'm a senior finance major graduating soon and l've realized I'm more interested in analytical/ operations-type work than traditional finance roles.
In my classes I've done a lot of modeling in Excel including:

- Inventory optimization
- Forecasting
- Solver problems
- Data Envelopment Analysis

I actually enjoy this kind of problem-solving way more than typical finance work.
I'm starting to learn SQL now and considering
Power BI next.
My questions:

1. What entry-level roles should I realistically target (operations analyst, supply chain analyst, data analyst)?

2. Is this enough to break into the field or am I missing something big?

3. Would you recommend focusing more on SQL/ Python or trying to get any analytical role first and pivot later?

I'm based in NY if that matters.

Appreciate any advice, just trying to make the smartest move early in my career.

I'm a senior finance major graduating soon and l've realized I'm more interested in analytical/ operations-type work than traditional finance roles.
In my classes I've done a lot of modeling in Excel including:
- Inventory optimization
- Forecasting
- Solver problems
- Data Envelopment Analysis
I actually enjoy this kind of problem-solving way more than typical finance work.
I'm starting to learn SQL now and considering
Power BI next.
My questions:

1. What entry-level roles should I realistically target (operations analyst, supply chain analyst, data analyst)?
2. Is this enough to break into the field or am I missing something big?
3. Would you recommend focusing more on SQL/ Python or trying to get any analytical role first and pivot later?
   I'm based in NY if that matters.
   Appreciate any advice, just trying to make the smartest move early in my career.

I’m a senior finance major graduating soon and I’ve realized I’m more interested in analytical/operations-type work than traditional finance roles.

In my classes I’ve done a lot of modeling in Excel including:
- Inventory optimization
- Forecasting
- Solver problems
- Data Envelopment Analysis

I actually enjoy this kind of problem-solving way more than typical finance work.

I’m starting to learn SQL now and considering Power BI next.

My questions:

1. What entry-level roles should I realistically target (operations analyst, supply chain analyst, data analyst)?
2. Is this enough to break into the field or am I missing something big?
3. Would you recommend focusing more on SQL/Python or trying to get any analytical role first and pivot later?

I’m based in NY if that matters.

Appreciate any advice, just trying to make the smartest move early in my career.

I’m a finance major and after not having any relevant work experience, and no interviews in the field, I got an offer as a summer intern at an executive search firm in nyc. What would career progression look like? Salary, work life balance, day to day activities?

i am graduating in August with a finance degree and no experience sadly. I was offered a non finance internship, but it’s in executive search. From what I understand, the role is mostly researching companies and executives, building talent maps, and helping with recruiting projects. It seems more like business research / recruiting than actual finance work.

Should I pursue it? Can I leverage it into finance?

I’m graduating in December with a finance degree and honestly I don’t have any real internship experience yet.

I recently got offered a summer internship with a firm, but it’s in executive search. From what I understand, the role is mostly researching companies and executives, building talent maps, and helping with recruiting projects. It seems more like business research / recruiting than actual finance work.

My goal is to break into finance (FP&A, analyst roles, etc.), so I’m a little unsure if this helps or just takes time away from finding something more relevant.

At the same time, I know having no experience at all by graduation is probably worse. Should I just take this role, as I have no finance roles lined up?