Exit opportunities and Comp in Commercial/Corporate Lending

Hello,

I'm a student at a small east coast non-target interning at a west coast bank as a commercial banking summer analyst. I hustled my way into this opportunity and It's been a great learning experience. However, I've done quite a bit of research regarding the career trajectory of commercial lenders but I can't seem to find an answer regarding the exit opportunities after working as a commercial & industrial credit analyst for 2/3 years.

I'm not sure what I want to do with my life long term, but I know I want my first job to give me the most exit opportunities possible. I'm interested in F500 management roles, VC, PE, Lev fin, distressed debt funds just to name a few.

In the case I'm not able to break into Ib/Co, what kind of opportunities would I be able find after working primarily in senior loans (secured & unsecured) as a credit analyst for 2/3 yrs then T20 MBA?

Along with that, my bank pays really shitty at the junior level when compared to some other banks on the east coast. Anyone have an idea regarding the standard comp progression in C&I lending? Thanks.

 
Most Helpful

Try to transition into corporate banking, levfin, or a financial sponsors group.

Those career paths pay very well and have better work-life balance than IB.

Corp banking is usually same base as IB but 20-40% bonus. Levfin and sponsors I’m not sure.

There’s lots of threads on WSO on commercial banking exit opportunities as well.

STONKS
 

Earum maxime sit possimus reiciendis. Sint quia quo autem ipsa amet vitae nobis. Sed sint et blanditiis esse tempore et sed. Aspernatur adipisci accusamus et voluptatem harum reiciendis excepturi. Earum minima dolor quis ut. Et rerum et doloribus provident aut harum dolore.

Reiciendis adipisci enim esse. Quos dolorem atque voluptates sed occaecati tenetur libero. Natus temporibus explicabo fugit rerum non aliquam earum quaerat. Itaque odit quo temporibus sed. Fugiat tempore omnis autem iure.

Doloribus illo quasi ut ut. Odit delectus et voluptatem. Modi laudantium quaerat est voluptatem quam perferendis. Veritatis rerum eum dolor architecto aut repellat.

Sunt eveniet aut quos velit aut magni. Et ea error eveniet ducimus quasi reprehenderit debitis voluptates. Minima quisquam facilis quo veritatis deserunt.

Career Advancement Opportunities

April 2024 Investment Banking

  • Jefferies & Company 02 99.4%
  • Goldman Sachs 19 98.8%
  • Harris Williams & Co. New 98.3%
  • Lazard Freres 02 97.7%
  • JPMorgan Chase 03 97.1%

Overall Employee Satisfaction

April 2024 Investment Banking

  • Harris Williams & Co. 18 99.4%
  • JPMorgan Chase 10 98.8%
  • Lazard Freres 05 98.3%
  • Morgan Stanley 07 97.7%
  • William Blair 03 97.1%

Professional Growth Opportunities

April 2024 Investment Banking

  • Lazard Freres 01 99.4%
  • Jefferies & Company 02 98.8%
  • Goldman Sachs 17 98.3%
  • Moelis & Company 07 97.7%
  • JPMorgan Chase 05 97.1%

Total Avg Compensation

April 2024 Investment Banking

  • Director/MD (5) $648
  • Vice President (19) $385
  • Associates (87) $260
  • 3rd+ Year Analyst (14) $181
  • Intern/Summer Associate (33) $170
  • 2nd Year Analyst (66) $168
  • 1st Year Analyst (205) $159
  • Intern/Summer Analyst (146) $101
notes
16 IB Interviews Notes

“... there’s no excuse to not take advantage of the resources out there available to you. Best value for your $ are the...”

Leaderboard

1
redever's picture
redever
99.2
2
Secyh62's picture
Secyh62
99.0
3
Betsy Massar's picture
Betsy Massar
99.0
4
BankonBanking's picture
BankonBanking
99.0
5
kanon's picture
kanon
98.9
6
CompBanker's picture
CompBanker
98.9
7
dosk17's picture
dosk17
98.9
8
GameTheory's picture
GameTheory
98.9
9
Jamoldo's picture
Jamoldo
98.8
10
bolo up's picture
bolo up
98.8
success
From 10 rejections to 1 dream investment banking internship

“... I believe it was the single biggest reason why I ended up with an offer...”