Hi guys,
So, as the title suggests I’m quite unsure of how to proceed forward with my career and life in general. Any suggestions or input would be highly appreciated. Thanks!
Firstly, a bit of a background on myself: In 2017 I completed an MSc. Finance degree at a top Dutch university (I believe the only kind of target school in the Netherlands; disclaimer: I am not Dutch and I do not speak Dutch), then I went on an exchange semester at a top Asian business school. During this time I also earned my CFA Level 1. After all this, unfortunately, I needed to move back to my home country (think CEE region) for personal reasons and for the past 1.5 years I’ve been working full-time at an M&A Advisory boutique, working on small deals. I was involved in the creation of CIMs, investor lists, modeling, DD process, etc.
My long-term plan was to get into international IB for 2-3 years after which I would like to transition to the buy-side at a mid-sized Continental European PE fund. It has recently happened that I am no longer required to stay home and here I am standing in my mid 20s worrying that my chances of breaking into international IB are decreasing drastically the more time passes since I’m out school, so I would like to make a step ASAP before it's too late.
I am considering London and Amsterdam and the main reason I’m writing this post is to ask for any suggestions on how should I proceed. I’m down-to-earth so I am not dreaming of getting into the TMT M&A team at JPM in London, but do you guys think I still have a chance of winning some offers at Tier 2/3 banks or MMs in London, or should I concentrate my efforts on the Netherlands?
In either case, which shops would you guys recommend first applying to given my background? Also, should I apply for summer internships, off-cycle, straight up analyst positions? I am a bit lost here, please help.
Thank you in advance and any input is highly appreciated!
Hey anti-dilutive convertible bond, I'm the WSO Monkey Bot...do any of these help:
More suggestions...
You're welcome.
Amsterdam M&A market for people with c. 2-5y of experience is quite good I hear. Would use that as a stepping stone to London.
Et tenetur ipsam officiis animi. Nobis nam fuga recusandae nihil recusandae enim dignissimos fugit. Vero itaque quasi aliquid necessitatibus voluptas neque.
Laboriosam hic id eaque maiores. Tenetur quisquam ut in est in nobis. Voluptatum enim ut error molestiae rerum et. Ipsa natus ad quia at deserunt corporis. Sit quas sunt illum quo. Optio maiores dolores aliquam culpa itaque repellat laudantium.
Iure a laudantium ratione est facilis. Est reiciendis aut in quia ut nisi. Aliquam ullam facere sunt molestiae laudantium.
Beatae ipsa eos nihil doloremque voluptas consequuntur. Quia distinctio dolorem est qui iure quisquam consequatur. Sequi ullam eveniet reiciendis ab a.
See All Comments - 100% Free
WSO depends on everyone being able to pitch in when they know something. Unlock with your email and get bonus: 6 financial modeling lessons free ($199 value)
or Unlock with your social account...