Amazon Business Development vs Private Credit for Consulting/Strategy?
Hey everyone,
Looking for some insight here. I’m currently interning in private credit at a large asset manager with $1T+ AUM, primarily working on funding LBOs and M&A. The internship is a full year, so I’ll have a solid amount of deal experience built up by the end, albeit on the credit side.
Recently, I received an offer for a Business Development role at Amazon, focused on launching a new service, likely within Amazon Shipping. The role involves building a pipeline, working on market segmentation, gathering customer insights, and contributing to the development of a new product. It’s heavily client-facing, with a lot of direct engagement to understand customer needs. There are also opportunities to pivot into other business areas/roles (I imagine account management, product management too potentially) within Amazon if I decide to broaden my focus.
I’m trying to weigh my options.
For someone interested in consulting or a strategy role, how would this Amazon Biz Dev experience stack up compared to staying in private credit?
How is Business Development generally viewed as a career path at FAANG, especially in terms of progression, comp & long-term career growth?
What kind of exit opportunities could I realistically look at if I stayed on this Amazon path?
Would love to hear thoughts from anyone with experience in either area. Thanks!
Based on the most helpful WSO content, here are some insights to help you weigh your options:
1. Amazon Business Development vs. Private Credit for Consulting/Strategy
Private Credit Experience:
Amazon Business Development Experience:
2. Business Development at FAANG (Amazon)
3. Exit Opportunities from Amazon Business Development
In summary, both paths offer valuable experiences, but the Amazon Business Development role provides a broader skill set and more diverse exit opportunities, which could be advantageous for a career in consulting or strategy.
Sources: Q&A: Former MBB Consultant, Q&A: Consulting v. Banking, the age old question. By Former MBB and Bulge Bracket Banker., Q&A: Former MBB Consultant, https://www.wallstreetoasis.com/forum/consulting/difference-between-corporate-consulting-vs-corporate-strategy-vs-normal?customgpt=1, Best internship for MBB, SpaceX or Amazon?
Are Amazon business development roles open for undergrads?
Yeah I’m entering through their undergrad program (UK Based though). Seems everyone there either started out in Amazon or came from a similar role at other companies with a some ex consulting people in there too.
I have received an offer for Amazon business development too a while ago! Also wanting to go into consulting at MBB/T2 firms but I have not received a clear cut answer at all. I am not entirely sure if this internship is helpful for consulting? No one seems to be giving a proper answer.
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