Junior M&A Associate to Corporate Development

Hi all,

Potential opportunity on the horizon to move to corporate development. Has anyone made the move to CD as a junior M&A associate? Any highlights / regrets to share? Currently working at an EB, top ranked.

Thanks SC

202 WSO Academy Corporate Finance Session Reviews: 4.88/5

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Class of '29 Oct 2026 Cohort

5.00/5

Corporate Finance 7 Stories Review

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