Chances to get FT in IB coming from well-known University but having studied Economics?
Hey WSO community!
I will be pretty brief:
economics background in one of the best EU universities (Bocconi University);
internships in well-known and prestigious places but not in IB: European Commission, Embassy of Italy (economic office), Mediobanca (research center of this Italian bank);
already graduated (MSc), in October 2018
How many chances do I have to get a FT position in IB? Is it true that I can only apply for FT positions given that I already have a degree?
Thanks in advance guys and happy New Year !! :)
No, you can also apply to internships and there are plenty of firms out there (boutique and large) that offer them. If you aren't feeling too confident I would apply to FT at boutiques/MMs and internships at BBs. It also depends if you are planning on working in London or Milan (the former is more competitive than the latter, in which case I would suggest an internship first).
I am still in my Economics Bachelor at one of the best universities for Economics in the EU and got an internship at a BB in S&T in London (I had previous experience in banking). I think that your chances are pretty good based on your resume! Make sure you submit a good application. You should tell them that you understand finance (maybe you were in a student society or you had good grades in finance classes) but dont shy away from telling them what qualities you bring as an economist! All economists I have met during recruitng were always excited to meet a fellow (upcoming) economist.
Good Luck!
Nice to hear there's a little community among Econ majors :-)
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