Internal M&A?

My cousin just accepted a summer SA offer for the internal M&A and Finance group of a BB. Apparently he will have rotations in Treasury, M&A and another group that I can't remember. It sounded interesting to me but surely this isn't FO? Is this good experience? He seems to hate the thought of working banking hours but I haven't really heard too much about this group so I don't know whether or not its a good decision for him to make.

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Sounds fancy but likely glorified back office

I have friends that work in "internal M&A" in fortune 100 firms.

Nothing like working at an investment bank. True hours or shorter but so is the bonus, quality of work, and intensity compared to an investment bank.

Your call. Many of these 'internal M&A" groups everywhere are run by ex bankers/consultants that wanted a lifestyle change.

 

Isn't Spain's unemployment ridiculously high (20%)? I'd say go with what you can get

looking for that pick-me-up to power through an all-nighter?
 

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