HSBC M&A 2012 Graduate Offer VS Others

Hi,

This is my first post, so any input would be much appreciated.

I have a graduate offer for Big 4 audit in London and a graduate offer for HSBC STG (M&A) London.

What would be a better start to a career in the current financial climate?

Obviously, the pay at HSBC is considerably higher, but what do you think of the long term prospects? Is HSBC a good place to be for M&A, is there enough opportunity to gain entry into a BB after a few years?

Thanks for your help!

6 Comments
 

You know as well as I do that M&A at HSBC comes under their 'Advisory' branch, which has been hiring this year.

You have more chance with STG then audit of getting anywhere - take HSBC.

 

Hi guys,

Thanks for the input.

How do you view HSBC as an M&A house...what's the deal flow like, and are there opportunities to move to a BB after being at HSBC?

 

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