Imho, don't waste your time with shops like Rodl, or mini German boutiques such as Markuspartners, C.H. Reynolds, Sigma and so on.

Do an internship in Audit (BIG 4) after your 2nd semester and then depending on your grades, you'll be able to score MM / EB offers relatively easy.

Edit: Just saw you attached Big 4 TAS too - if you get the chance, do it.

You should keep in mind though, that you'll need to speak German.

 

As you might have seen on LinkedIn, it is not uncommon to start the career with an Audit spot at a Big 4 - also if you want to land a spot at a BB.

Corporate M&A doesn't hurt either, but you should keep in mind that the company should have a remarkable brand.

 

after semester 2: Big 4 Audit or TAS (better if you can get TAS) after semester 4: BB/EB and convert into FT offer

in case you do not manage to get that bb/eb internship after semester 4 you could aim for big 4 TAS or something comparable and then try to get BB/EB internship after you finished your bachelors. Many (not all) banks in Germany are somewhat flexible around start dates. In case you do not want to "sit around" (i.e. travel and enjoy life) for c.1/2 year (or however long you have to wait until you can start that FT position) you could think about doing a 1 year master's program.

 
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