Non/Semi-target Undergrad to corporate finance?
Is there a way to secure a full time corpfin position out of undergrad? If not, Would there be any way to get into corpfin while bypassing IB?
Any help/advice is appreciated
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Definitely. F500 Corp Fin is much less "prestigious" than IB so there are less applicants. They also are more likely to recruit at "non-target" schools.
I go to a non-target and got a Corp Fin internship this upcoming summer at a f50 through on campus recruiting.
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Most F500 companies have corpfin positions available directly out of college. Many of them have programs. Check out the guide on finance development programs - it will give you some insight into how you can jump start your career in corpfin.
Corporate Development or Strategy are much more difficult (in case thats what youre thinking of). They are possible, but highly unlikely as there are few programs that accept undergrads (Disney's Corpstrat program, for example, accepts ONE person every year).
Sorry I know this post is old, but what do you think would increase my chances of getting into corp strat? Like what would be the ideal pathway?
There's a couple ways which come to mind that don't require a jump from business school or MBB/IB... first, there are certain rotational programs which allow you to do stints in corporate strat. Kill it there and you just might be able to land that as your full time gig.
Second, network/work your way into it while within the company. This may take a while but is achievable. An example of a potential route is getting on an internal consulting team which would give you diverse experiences and more importantly exposure to high level management.
Hope this helps!
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