HK: IBD vs Tech?

Hi all, this is my first time to be posting anything on this forum and I would really appreciate that if there's any advice that any of you could give me.

I graduated from a university in HK, having background in working as an IBD SA at a BB in HK, didn't land a return offer in the end as there's no headcount for the team I worked at. Started searching for grad jobs and wasn't able to secure any offer from BB IBD as a full time in HK either.

Currently I just started working as an Account Executive (Account Manager) for one of the tech giants globally (be it Google, Microsoft or Amazon) this month, and my role is mainly covering Financial Institutions (key accounts) as a client to the firm. The pay is approx half the pay in IBD, but the working hours are much more flexible that I just need to go back to the office once a week and work for very short hours. And then just now I got an offer from GS IBD Off Cycle internship, under FIG. Return policy is based on the performance during the internship.

As per my experience as an IBD SA before, I kinda know how it would be like working at an investment bank, but speaking of the job prospects, the responsibilities and any other else, would investment banking be a more prosperous career choice for students? Especially when in Hong Kong tech innovation is kinda limited and my role is more like upselling existing clients with better solutions.

What would you guys think?

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Hey JCLHK,

I'm an undergrad studying in a university in HK too. I'd say take that offer from GS, IBD's definitely a more prosperous career choice for students in HK, more deals are coming all over Asia + the tech scene in HK isn't that good; still primarily known as a financial hub.

Alternatively, you could make connections with people in the tech industry through IBD, and start your own tech startup. I've seen plenty of people doing this, using the experience and connections they got from banking.

Pm me; I'd like to know more about your experiences!

 

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