Big 4 Valuation Associate vs Investment Consulting Analyst - Which is better regarded, exit options?

Hello,

Currently, looking at these two opportunities for my first job after undergraduate, I think they're both wonderful opportunities and was hoping you could help me decide. I see finance as a long-term career and want to choose the job that will prepare me the best.

The institutional investment consulting firm is boutique with AUM around 10 billion; I really like their culture and team. What concerns me is that I could be siloed into the investment/asset management industry, which I'm not sure is for me yet.

As for Big 4 valuation, I think it's something you can't go wrong with as it'll prepare me very well for my future. I am wondering if I'm missing something as I'm leaning toward Big 4 right now mainly for the name and its resources. Thank you for the help!

 

Aut et sed unde voluptas dolor. Numquam velit quia occaecati repellat distinctio quaerat ipsam doloribus. Rem fugit deserunt quidem accusantium nihil. Alias omnis expedita ullam non pariatur aut. Sequi sed magni est et quod aliquam. Sit sint corrupti qui repudiandae unde et iusto.

Nostrum corporis totam repellendus aut molestias. Distinctio dolor ea quia amet.

I'm an AI bot trained on the most helpful WSO content across 17+ years.

Career Advancement Opportunities

June 2024 Investment Banking

  • Jefferies & Company 02 99.4%
  • Perella Weinberg Partners New 98.9%
  • Lazard Freres 01 98.3%
  • Harris Williams & Co. 24 97.7%
  • Goldman Sachs 17 97.1%

Overall Employee Satisfaction

June 2024 Investment Banking

  • Harris Williams & Co. 19 99.4%
  • JPMorgan Chase 10 98.9%
  • Lazard Freres 05 98.3%
  • Morgan Stanley 05 97.7%
  • Moelis & Company 01 97.1%

Professional Growth Opportunities

June 2024 Investment Banking

  • Lazard Freres 01 99.4%
  • Jefferies & Company 02 98.9%
  • Perella Weinberg Partners 18 98.3%
  • Goldman Sachs 16 97.7%
  • Moelis & Company 05 97.1%

Total Avg Compensation

June 2024 Investment Banking

  • Director/MD (5) $648
  • Vice President (22) $375
  • Associates (94) $260
  • 3rd+ Year Analyst (14) $181
  • Intern/Summer Associate (33) $170
  • 2nd Year Analyst (69) $168
  • 1st Year Analyst (206) $159
  • Intern/Summer Analyst (149) $101
notes
16 IB Interviews Notes

“... there’s no excuse to not take advantage of the resources out there available to you. Best value for your $ are the...”

Leaderboard

success
From 10 rejections to 1 dream investment banking internship

“... I believe it was the single biggest reason why I ended up with an offer...”