Marine vet here, currently at a BB (not in banking) with a degree in finance from a good school. Desperately trying to break into IB. Are there any vets or other wise who are willing to network so I can learn the lay?
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Hey, shoot me a message. Also, you’re probably better off stalking and cold messaging vets on LinkedIn than fishing here. In any case, you caught one lol.
Bumping for visibility for you. Thanks for ur service.
you might have to sacrifice and do an An1 but I think it’s possible I met some people at GS who did middle office and transitioned to front office after a 2-3 years.
I don’t know why this with all the other posts were MSd we are trying to help lol
Thank you for your insight! I really appreciate it!
How many years have you been in your role at the BB? Given the current market, your best bet might be applying to b-school and entering IB as an MBA associate. Shoot me a PM if you're interested in learning more about the process
Not long, I can potentially move to Corporate banking this August, then to IB after doing that for a couple of years (within my bank.)
If you’re a JPM you only have to Stu within your LOB for a year.
Also don’t know how to PM bc you’re anonymous.
Were you active duty marines or in the guard/reserve?
Active, Sgt - overseas
I’ll DM you so we can connect
Thank you.
Hey brother, navy vet here. I’m always up for a chat. Let me know if I can help
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