Altman vs Cap One BA vs Chase CCB Strategy
Lets say that I was a student in college that has gotten offers for all three of these. What would be the best in terms of exits? What about culture?
I am currently thinking that Cap One BA has the best work life balance to pay level and there are still strategy roles in the BA position which is what I am interested in. I am also not THAT interested in TMT for altman and I fear bieng pigeon holed. Also, I believe that consumer banking is more interesting topic but, I am willing to give that up if the exits are much better. Any thoughts?
Based on the most helpful WSO content, here's a breakdown of your options:
1. Exit Opportunities
2. Culture
3. Pay and Work-Life Balance
Recommendation
If you're not interested in TMT and value work-life balance, Capital One BA seems like the best fit for you. It aligns with your interest in consumer banking, offers strategy roles, and provides a great balance between pay and lifestyle. However, if you're willing to sacrifice balance for broader or more prestigious exits, Altman could be worth considering. Chase CCB Strategy is a middle-ground option but might not stand out as much in terms of exits or culture compared to the other two.
Sources: Capital One BA vs MBB, CapitalOne FT - BA and Strategy Associate, 2017 Commercial/Corporate Banking Bonuses
idk about chase but c1 BA is just a fantastic program. You'll spend a good amount of time in SQL but see if you can lateral into product after 2 years. That's essentially a MBB-level exit.
Atlman is also great, and TMT is a fantastic industry to "pigeonhole" yourself in. Its huge and incredibly fast growing.
Personally, I would choose Altman, but if I knew I wanted to do product I would choose c1.
Congrats on both offers, they're fantastic!
Great thank you for that advice! I was working in telecom last summer so, I wasnt that keen on it which I know is Altman's bread and butter.
adding onto prev comment, C1 BA to PM is a common path at C1, and people can rotate into C1 strategy too.
i'd take Altman if you want to keep the door to PE open, but for PM/strategy at tech/consumer finance, C1 BA with the wlb would make be great. i was a BA intern and the wlb balance is amazing. there are many ex-consulting folks in C1 BA family.
Altman, being a smaller firm, can have less job security. many of the non-tech role exits from Altman at tech firms have that risk too.
Can you talk about switching to strategy/PM a bit more? Will be starting as a BA in February and want to know how to navigate switching upon finishing the 2 year program
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