Finance & Banking Layoffs - Career Transition Guide | LaidOffLaunch

Complete guide for finance & banking professionals facing layoffs. Learn about severance, job boards, skills in demand, and how to land your next role.

Finance & Banking Layoffs

Financial services and banking industry layoffs. Your complete guide to navigating career transitions in this industry.

4-16 weeks
Typical Severance
3-5 months
Avg. Job Search
$70,000
Starting Salary
$250,000+
Senior Salary

In-Demand Skills for Finance & Banking

Financial modeling Risk management Compliance Data analysis CRM systems

Pro Tip

Even if you have experience in finance & banking, consider upskilling in one or more of these high-demand areas to increase your marketability and potentially command a higher salary.

Top Job Boards for Finance & Banking

eFinancialCareers
LinkedIn
Indeed
The Muse
Glassdoor

Companies Hiring in Finance & Banking

JPMorgan Goldman Sachs BlackRock Fidelity Charles Schwab

Networking Strategy

Join CFA societies, attend fintech conferences, connect with recruiters

Interview Preparation

Key focus areas: Case studies, market knowledge, regulatory awareness

Your 30-Day Action Plan

1

Week 1: Foundation

Update your resume with finance & banking-specific keywords. Set up job alerts on eFinancialCareers and LinkedIn.

2

Week 2: Network Activation

Join CFA societies, attend fintech conferences, connect with recruiters. Reach out to 10 former colleagues or industry contacts.

3

Week 3: Application Blitz

Apply to 5-10 positions daily. Target companies like JPMorgan, Goldman Sachs, BlackRock.

4

Week 4: Interview Prep

Practice case studies, market knowledge, regulatory awareness. Prepare your success stories using the STAR method.

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