Big 4 FDD Exit Opps?

Hi all,

I am working within FDD at big 4 in London. I am curious to know what are the common exit opps existing for an analyst once qualified (in the UK it is 3 years). I hear many go to IB, PE, VC etc., however unsure how accurate this is. Is it possible to go to MBB and do strategy consulting, focussing on CDD?

In addition, I will be part of “NewCo”; will this bring any additional benefits to exit opps?

Thank you

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London EYP is solid and you’ll easily get a door open to MBB after (or possibly even to LMM PE funds, I know multiple people who have done this from EYP/S&). Imo it’s the smartest step you can make in your position.

Alternative is to try and lateral internally to your M&A team, or join a boutique/MM IB team. They often take B4 FDD professionals, especially if you have ACA.

 

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