IBD vs AM exit opps
I was wondering what the difference in exit opps was for IBD and AM? Particularly, what is the point of going into IB straight out of university, when AM is also an option in which a work/life balance can be maintained.
Does IB help your chances more of getting into HF or PE, even if AM is on the buy-side already?
In all, I’m just looking for some help regarding either field as IB seems less and less enticing, when AM can provide similar compensation but a less tiresome work week.
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IBD exit opps - porsche
AM exit opps - honda
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That's a very good point.
What I have noticed is that it really doesn't matter. If you are a damn good Investment Banker or Asset Manager, you will be earning huge amounts of money regardless.
WSO has a huge bias towards IBD which most people probably cannot explain themselves.
If you are deciding between the two areas, I would really try to look at what you would do on a day to day basis on the job, and just go with what is more interesting. Ignore what people think. Remember, this is the finance industry, as long as you are in a revenue-generating role, the sky is the limit.
You make a solid point.
However, in particular to exit opportunities like PE, which division do you think is better to go into? There is a huge IB bias here as you pointed out, however over 10 sites dedicated to PE recruiting mentioning investment banking experience as highly desirable.
If we are talking about entering PE purely for the sake of entering PE, I would definitely go for IBD.
Now if we are talking about PE because you want to earn big money, then IBD or AM is less relevant as big money is found on either side.
AM is an exit opp, I would switch my IB job ASAP for a PM track analyst role at a Wellington if opportunity ever arises
And why’s that? If you don’t me asking, what sort of IB are you at and why do you mention Wellington in particular?
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