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Anything related to demonstrating an interest in finance is fine.

Half the people on here will tell you to go work for a BB PWM branch, but you should honestly be aiming for something that's going to make you look interesting. For example, a buddy of mine worked at a fintech startup after his freshman year and is now going to IBD at GS/MS/JPM as a sophomore.

 

Will an internship as a mere freshman at one of the most widely recognized financial institutions in the US - as opposed to a dearth of any other possible options - help you with future recruiting?

"Common sense is not so common." - Voltaire

 

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