Big4 Rx FT or Off-cycle at EB? (London / UK )

Question

I'm interested in Rx and I have a FT offer which I'm due to start at a Big4 Rx this Sep.

I made it to the final stages of a BB and an EB as a non-target this past year for FT roles despite only having Big4 experience, but never got any offers

If the oppurtunity arises to take an off-cycle internship (either through OC recruiting or cold emailing) this year/start of next year at an EB and try and convert it to a FT offer for next year instead of taking my current Big4 FT offer for this Sep - would that be wise or am I just getting too greedy?

I know its not impossible to lateral after 3 year

WorldTravelerFinance · Accepted Answer

Well, what do you want to do long-term?

I don't know what Big 4 RX is worth but generally Big 4 branding will make interviewing at brand name buyside shops an uphill battle. If you're a star though, I believe you can transition to BBs/EBs at the Associate level.

How good are these BB/EBs? All in all, I would take one of them if you had an offer, and while working there, recruit FT for other BBs and EBs as well (if you have an offer, you can also leverage that to stay at your current firm). Early stage branding matters.

Lubby · Answer

Thanks for the reply, I've actually got your long ass post bookmarked which I've read several times haha

yeah I think you're right, it defos isn't a sprint and I am still very young, even if i do lateral I'll still be young

I opted against the fast track ACA route cos i thought more deal experience would be viewed better for making a quick lateral like your colleague did?

You don't even work on anything for 1 year straight if you do the fast track - so why would they hire you as a lateral, is my thoughts?

Or do you need your ACA before even thinking about lateraling?

Thanks again

Lubby · Answer

Thanks for the reply

and while working there, recruit FT for other BBs and EBs as well (if you have an offer, you can also leverage that to stay at your current firm).

WorldTravelerFinance · Answer

Your focus should definitely be on converting the OC onto a FT offer, but realistically it would also be quite stupid on your part not to hedge yourself and apply to other firms. You don't need to take a day off for recruiting, if you're in the City, you just need to take an hour or so off and 2-3h for superdays. It's not the end of the world, especially if you interview early in the morning (some banks like Rothschild let you choose your interview slots on an online platform so if you're quick you can pick and choose the most convenient).

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