Was looking to see people’s thoughts on the subject given that compensation and bonuses are on the decline within IBs.
Given all exogenous variables such as exit opps, possible vesting of stock options etc..
Would it be a smarter move for someone new in his career to take the fintech route instead , will there be higher future upside .
| +67 | PWP acquisition by Piper cancelled | 27 | 1d |
| +60 | Is my MD a grifter? 16 years, 8 firms | 16 | 13h |
| +43 | No return offer - UPDATE. | 12 | 1d |
| +41 | "Corporate & Investment Banking" Analyst - Why? | 35 | 5h |
| +40 | Article: UBS Wall Street Rebuild Is a Study in Management Failure | 7 | 2d |
| +30 | MS / GS IBD ACs London interview processes run by nationality? | 21 | 2m |
| +29 | Lack of talent in IB! | 25 | 17h |
| +28 | What Are The Best Boutiques 2026/2027 | 16 | 18h |
| +24 | Wells Fargo Calling Themselves a BB? | 16 | 20h |
| +24 | Moat of modelling in PE/Finance completely vanished; | 3 | 1d |
Career Resources
Get instant access to lessons taught by experienced private equity pros and bulge bracket investment bankers including financial statement modeling, DCF, M&A, LBO, Comps and Excel Modeling.
Bump
This has been covered many times on this forum. Spit in any direction and you can find a post that is Fintech v IB.
I cannot take credit for this comment, but it sums up this argument well and I do not want to look for it right now. "What makes you think that there is such a large intersection of people that would be good or be able to do Fin Tech and IB?"
Choose what you want to do based on your skills, go kickass, be the best, and don't look back.
Do what you're interested in developing a career in. Don't just chase money.
This feels similar to posts about IB vs consulting. Two completely different jobs that aren't very comparable. Choose where you'd fit best.
Aut magni id officia inventore repellat eos. Eligendi ratione modi ut molestiae possimus sed. Praesentium similique quibusdam sint minima vero dolorem. Veniam dolor ullam rem exercitationem dolores voluptatem consequatur.
Aliquam nisi totam quo eos nobis officiis molestiae. Laudantium sed quia dolor enim repellat. Vero aut culpa et. Rerum voluptatum hic nihil quibusdam illum. Aut nihil quaerat soluta quam omnis et libero. Est ut esse harum. Cumque temporibus blanditiis animi.
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...