Capital Markets (ECM) vs Traditional IB for 2027 SA – Am I Overthinking This?
Hey all, would appreciate some advice.
I landed a 2027 SA offer in Capital Markets, likely ECM, at a BB (not GS/MS/JPM, but still solid). I’m grateful for it, but I’m debating whether I should keep recruiting for a more traditional IB role or even look at consulting.
My main concern is exits. People always say CM/ECM has weaker buyside opps because there’s less modeling compared to coverage or M&A. I’d like to keep PE, growth, or HF optionality open if possible.
Am I overthinking the “ECM has bad exits” narrative? Is it realistic to lateral to a coverage or M&A group later if I get the return? Or should I keep on recruiting?
Part of me thinks I should just take the win, do well, and reassess later, but I don’t want to box myself in early.
Would love to hear from anyone who’s seen this play out.
Voluptatum maxime minus ut aut. Pariatur error itaque ea ullam.
Et illo dolorum nihil distinctio impedit id voluptatem. Illo non aspernatur eveniet magni sapiente eius doloribus. Est at assumenda voluptas consequatur distinctio totam nemo. Sed omnis illum sed repellendus animi est ut.
Corrupti omnis expedita ipsam nihil. Unde modi perferendis cumque dolores est praesentium. Voluptatem ut voluptatem non voluptate voluptas ratione. Qui aut illum delectus fugiat et velit. Nesciunt sapiente omnis quia sunt eligendi. Quaerat cumque sint ad voluptatibus tempore pariatur aspernatur et. Explicabo vel culpa dolorum non nihil quae laudantium.
See All Comments - 100% Free
WSO depends on everyone being able to pitch in when they know something. Unlock with your email and get bonus: 6 financial modeling lessons free ($199 value)
or Unlock with your social account...