Investment Banking v. Asset/Investment Managment: Pros & Cons
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on 5/18/12 at 7:24pm
Hey Guys,
Lately I have been considering pursuing either of the routes but I would like to know more to solidify my choice.I was wondering what the true difference(s) are between investment banking and investment/asset management and what are the pros and cons of each.
Thanks





It really depends on you and
It really depends on you and your interests - whether you are interested in the buy side from a big bank perspective or whether you are interested in sell side transaction execution, advisory work, and experience. AM is a fine career path is if it is on interest to you and in terms of prestige, it is definitely towards the better side of the spectrum. I don't know enough to speak to bonuses, but base pay is usually similar to IB and S&T, but the hours are slightly better in AM.
"A man generally has two reasons for doing anything. One that sounds good, and the real one." - J.P. Morgan
Try the M&I website for a
Try the M&I website for a cursory look at what IB does and what AM does. THere's more infor for the former, but at least it's a start if you dont know anything.