Wondering how well a F25 corporate strategy role would position me for junior IB recruiting compared to the tried and true boutique IB / LMM PE etc. Decided to take a slightly different path than others but getting a little nervous about my choice now that the 2022 process is really kicking off. Thanks for your thoughts!
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Not as typical but still very possible. My buddy did a similar internship then placed at a good BB
F25 Corp Strat is good. It's more about how you can sell your story. There will be plenty of people with boutique IB/PE experience that strike out because they can't tell convincing stories. I know someone that went from an operations gig sophomore summer to a BB junior and FT.
I’ve been framing that the role would help me understand how a large company (and potential client) implements strategy internally, giving me a unique viewpoint when it comes to working with similar co’s in an advisory role. Is that the strongest way to frame this? Would love any advice on tinkering my narrative to make it a more convincing story!
As an Aso at an EB that takes a bunch of SA networking calls and participates in the interviews, I think it could be interesting, especially depending on how you spin the experience. Frankly, if it’s in an industry vertical that you also want to be in for IB, that would only be a positive in my eyes.
The message I've been using is that understanding and implementing strategy internally for a potential client gives me a differentiated perspective when it comes to working with similar large companies in an advisory role - is that a convincing spin to you? Just want to make sure I'm putting my best foot forward!
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