Aug 30, 2023

Commercial Banking to Corporate Banking

I recently accepted a full time role in commercial banking at a top 4 BS bank (BofA/JPM/Wells/Citi). I was wondering how likely it would be to internally lateral into corporate banking after the analyst program is over. Or is it easier to move externally to a MM bank. City will be (CHI/LA/SF). Thanks

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Would you mind sharing what the starting comp looks like for an entry level credit analyst in mid market commercial (5-20M loan sizes) at a big 5 bank in a major city?

 

So you haven't even started the analyst program and you're already looking over the horizon? How do you even know you won't enjoy commercial banking? 

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