Do they technically count as an Asset Management firm? Also, possible exit ops as I still really want to break into investment banking.
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Breaking into IB at a top MM or BB will be tough without an MBA
I see what you mean. I was considering a part time MBA 2-5 years down bc thats the minimum required usually. But even before an MBA, I would work at a MM( STHR, Piper, DA Davidson) if I could break in after 1 year of NYL Investments.
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