Under-qualified?

A middle market investment bank has extended me an associate position.

About me-I have been in commercial banking for 4+ years, though with small to middle market experience. I did my MBA at a top 50 school where I was 'first' in my class and recognized as such. I have minimal modeling experience based on an elective during my MBA and a case study competition. Obviously they think I have the potential to make the transition.

This is all I ever wanted but on the whole, am I in over my head? I assume I will be treated more as an analyst to learn the process better. Thoughts or similar experiences?

 
HFer_wannabe:

Fake it 'til you make it. Just brush up on your modeling skills until you start and you'll be fine.

Pretty much this. I don't think you are in a much different position than any other post-MBA Associate without prior IB experience.

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