IB boutique internship vs FT Big4
Hey everyone!
So, here are the details, I am Masters student at target University in Europe (not UK). I have no banking experience, only two summers in consulting but want to break into banking.
Currently, I have a ft offer for a big four assurance group in EU for after I graduate (August) , but I am close to getting an internship offer at a boutique IB in London with no potential for converting however.
Keeping in mind my ideal goal is banking, what is the most sound path? I am pretty sure it's the internship at London I am just a little bit hesitant because the other offer is a sure job but will probably cut me once and for all from IB. Also, since the internship will not be aimed at a FT offer I will still have to find an offcycle afterwards.. Another note is that in case I take the IB internship I will have to pass two exams studying during that time on my own, however I'm prepared to do w/e necessary if I get more chances to break in.
Cheers!
In general, if your eventual goal is to do banking you should choose the banking job. As long as it’s a legitimate boutique, the skills you learn will be much more transferable. Despite no chance of conversion, it’ll be easier to go from IB to IB than a non-IB role.
Thank you for the comment! About the legitimate boutique thing, they are not a big name outside London but I've tracked several deals they closed in a very specialized segment. They also seem to take interns only from the top-tier EU schools. Partners come from BBs
I suggest you take the one in banking if that's your goal. That's an opportunity presented to you. Imagine that you can get in to big four anytime you want (almost). Choose wisely.
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