Which opportunity will provide more transferable skills and lead to better future opportunities (exit ops, growth, pay etc.)--a Corporate M&A role at a BB or a Valuations Analyst role at a Top PE Fund? Both are in Finance Divisions at their respective companies.
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I think most people here would say top BB IB
Do people in internal M&A really do much valuation work though?
Yes. Very important in M&A Advisory.
What is "corporate M&A"? Does that mean "corporate development"? Do you have offers from both?
He said BB so I just assumed M&A Group at a BB
Yes, I believe he means corporate development, and not in the advisory business (Investment Banking) of the BB.
@FinanceAnalyst1" I would say there is not direct answer: - In corporate development, you will be focusing on banks and you will perform valuation on banks only. The position is quite interesting, but keep in mind that it may be harder to switch to another industry later on. - For the valuation gig, it sounds more like a middle-office job, and people usually can't go to the Investment division of their private equity fund.
Personally I would go for the corporate development position because I like FIG and because I would be exposed to strategy, etc.
You're essentially right about the two roles. Would doing the valuation work for the PE fund give the skillset to transition into a different industry group at an IB in a few years (since i'll be valuing companies internally outside of just banks)?
I don't really think so - except maybe for Financial Sponsors Group? The skill set is a bit different.
If you want to go to banking down the road, I would suggest going with corporate development. The skills are more transferable. You will be limited to Financial Institutions Group though, but it is an interesting group.
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