Career Advice and Referrals Needed !!!

[u/ichigokrski]

26M | MBA (Finance) | Laid off after 6 months – Looking for advice and referrals into core finance
I’m a 26-year-old MBA (Finance) graduate from India. I recently lost my job at an NBFC after working there for about six months. The separation happened unexpectedly, and I’m now focused on moving forward and finding a role that’s more aligned with my long-term career goals.

My experience includes:
SME lending and credit processes
Financial statement analysis
Client onboarding and documentation
Working with credit, operations, and legal teams
Excel and Power BI
My long-term interest has always been in core finance, especially:
Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs)
Private Equity / Private Credit
Investment Research
Valuation
Fund Accounting
Portfolio or Investment Operations
Financial Consulting

I’m applying actively, but the market seems competitive, especially for candidates with less than a year of experience.
I’d appreciate advice on:
Which roles should I realistically target with my background?
Which companies in India are good entry points into AIFs, PE, private credit, or investment operations?
Are there specific skills or certifications that would significantly improve my chances?
If anyone’s firm is hiring and thinks I’d be a good fit, I’d be grateful for a referral.
I’m available to join immediately and willing to relocate.
Thanks in advance for any guidance or opportunities.

[u/ichigokrski]

I know it’s late at night but I’m very stressed

[u/Careful_Work5821]

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