Have an offer for a mid-corporate commercial banking position at Citi (more focused on the relationship management side) as well as a corporate banking underwriting/ portfolio management offer at a foreign balance sheet bank.
Which position should I take if the goal is to maximize my chances of pivoting into IB/DCM/LevFin?
Thanks!
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To maximize your chances of transitioning into IB, DCM, or LevFin, here's what you should consider based on the most helpful WSO content:
Mid-Corporate Commercial Banking at Citi:
Corporate Banking Underwriting/Portfolio Management at a Foreign Balance Sheet Bank:
Recommendation:
Ultimately, the decision depends on your ability to leverage the role for networking and skill-building. If you can combine the technical experience from the foreign bank with strong networking efforts, you'll be in a solid position to make the transition.
Sources: Why corporate banking instead of investment banking?, Investment Banking vs. Capital Markets - How different are they?, Going from IB to ECM or DCM? Anyone made this move?, Debt Capital Markets - Is it IB?, What is corporate banking?
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