Hi All,
I am currently a post MBA IBD Associate at a bulge bracket bank (1.5 years now). I recently got an offer from a top MBB (Mck/BCG). I am trying to figure out if the move is in my best interests and was hoping for some thoughts.
Ideally, *i think *my next step would have been PE, but since I am a non-traditional post MBA associate, the entry is tough and I don't know anyone that has done it successfully yet. I like the idea of PE because of the ability to "own" and operationally improve a company. I think that would fit my interest in the valuation / operations of a company.
My thinking with MBB, is that it might be a better route into PE - with a combination of IBD finance experience + MBB strategy. In addition, it might allow for a path into just the PE operations side which also might be something I would like to consider.
I feel that in the 1.5 years in banking I've gotten some good experiences, and the path forward seems uncertain (although more lucrative than MBB). I also think MBB might provide the same and potentially more, exit opportunities vs. IBD.
Question I'm asking is how should I think about the move - should I make the jump into MBB or stick with IBD. I know I do not want to be a lifelong banker nor lifelong consultant - I am just trying to see what else is out there that I can really be passionate about and make into a career.
Any thoughts appreciated - thanks!
