Career Switch to ECM
Want to keep this short and simple. I am at a VC fund right now but a shitty ops profile, have an opportunity to transition to front end ECM role what will be the pros and cons
Want to keep this short and simple. I am at a VC fund right now but a shitty ops profile, have an opportunity to transition to front end ECM role what will be the pros and cons
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Good WLB - a lot of learning in terms of Public markets but no buyside exits apart from IR roles.
If you are in NY then the best spot to be ECM banker
Honestly isn’t NYC the ONLY spot to be an ECM banker?
This is not a good time to be ECM banker as it was in 2021 - but sooner or later it will come back big time.
NY - NASDAQ & NYSE is a top place to list for companies around the world - this hepls in terms keeping the job and
Yes and no. Solid lifestyle job vs coverage, but after VC? Will be in for a rude awakening. Things move 100mph. Very fast paced. And it starts early, 7am. Still have long days as well.
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