Choosing between offers
Dear monkeys,
I'm lucky to be in the position to be choosing between a few offers from tippy-top EB/BBs! My criteria is as follows, would like to see how people rank firms with these in mind:
1) Weighted Prestige (50% within the world of finance, 50% overall universe)
2) Demonstrated commitment to CSR/DEI/ESG initiatives
3) Public image and lack of connection to wall street greed / financial crisis stereotypes
Appreciate all the insight, I know I can't go wrong with my current options but my goal is to choose a firm that aligns with my values!
Ever heard of deutsche bank?
Pick one of “overall universe prestige” and “not associated with Wall Street greed / financial crisis”. Not compatible.
Fair point, what would you say is more important from a career fulfillment perspective?
Neither, not sure why you care so much about random people’s uninformed perceptions of the firm you work at.
Lol. These can’t be real criteria. “I want a prestigious bank that caters to a SJW movement but also doesn’t have a stereotypical vibe or connection to traditional banking.” Just pursue tech, bro.
> CSR/DEI/ESG initiatives
> Now social justice movements lmao
DEI is a hiring policy based on skin color, gender or sexual orientation. Aka immutable characteristics, which are the forefront and core values of identity politics and critical race theory. You’re being completely disingenuous if you don’t at least acknowledge the overlap there (even though only acknowledging there may be an overlap is denying the obvious). ESG and CSR is a bunch of virtue signaling, just like the SJW movement. Quit lying to yourself.
Reject the offers and join a non profit or Greenpeace
You wanna join IB to get away from Wall Street greed?
Based on your list I take it that Goldman Sachs isn’t one of your offers…
In all seriousness go where you like the people the most and think you will excel. You’re splitting hairs and the firmwide ESG policies will have absolutely no impact on your experience. IMO, you’ll have a more rewarding experience at an EB. However, if you aren’t sure about what you want to do afterwards, take the top BB for better optionality.
I was in similar situation and took top BB. I think I would’ve enjoyed my analyst experience far more at an EB, but I am still happy I went with the BB. Can’t tell you how many times in interviews the person across table has said something along lines of “I see you went to XYZ school and through the IB program at BB, that’s a legitimate program and you definitely have the skills needed for this job.”
Appreciate the thoughtful answer. I think the optionality component is huge for me in being interested in both future roles in and outside of finance.
Not sure why the idea of joining a firm that values equitable hiring and workplace practices, or is aligned with social and environmental responsibility is so hard to understand for others on this thread, but to each their own I guess.
Thanks.
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