Energy Banking

Wanted to get some advice here and maybe for others weighing sophomore internship options.

I've got a chance to intern at a reputable bank in their energy group as a sophomore, but I plan on going into tech for my junior summer. Will energy banking as a sophomore pigeonhole me/will banks not like that it doesn't go with the "why tech?" narrative or is banking experience banking experience and that's all that matters.

Thanks in advance.

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Will be joining energy banking next summer at a BB! It wouldn’t hurt your prospects, especially if you get to work at a shop that does midstream/downstream stuff. The deal structure and mindset would be well regarded by any bank unless you don’t have a solid answer for why tech? Any IB experience is only helpful and can’t count against you. Best of Luck!

 
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