Career Advice needed: Top pakistani buy side equity analyst vs US based FP&A startup
My background: 23M, business uni grad, have 1 yesr of experience in my current career, this is my second job, so if i switch this would the second switch in 1 year, karachi based, no financial burden on me rn, no shadi pressure(open to rishtas rn :p ok jk) but need to marry in 3 years. moving abroad is a preference(prolly Germany for masters)!
The details of pros and cons are here:
CURRENT JOB: (BUY SIDE RESEARCH ANALYST) Pros: job security, company name, career that I actually enjoy, niche career with huge potential of growth, and a career with shortage of skilled people, there is alot to learn, LIKE ALOT. i am the youngest guy sitting on the table with CEO and CIOs. Cons: self learning, team SUCKS other than my HOD, takes 4 hours of my life and energy just for travelling.
The new role: (Remote US BASED FP&A) Pros: have top finance talent from the country(IBA LUMS kids), offers flexibility, saves 3-4 hours travelling (MAJOR CONCERN),can be done from anywhere around the world, andddd international exposure. cons: less job security although startup is heavily funded, role offers quite limited learning opportunities, the new role is different from my current role, growth seems limited, i prefer Investment side over corporate finance side.
Remuneration: (Net benefit of 30-40k on switching) my current role offers a low base salary but hefty bonuses if i manage to stay till year end, if i leave rn i will be letting go this year (jul-jun) bonus, it also offers reimbursement of professional exams which costs 3.5 lakhs per exam(CFA).
the new role offers just enough money +10/20k pkr to cover my average 18 months of salary + this year bonus and next year bonus. Although it tax free :D Money is a concern but career growth is more important. #local #current_events source