Hi,
I work at a business valuation company and have come across an opportunity to work at a BB as an associate mergers and acquisitions. I know investment banking is not the same as mergers and acquisitions but can anyone speak to me what working as an associate mergers and acquisitions would be like?
The work/life balance, The pay,
The job says there will be some travel and overtime pay.
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