Navy Enlist to IB
Read some post on here about the transition (mostly from air force) into IB, most of those making the moves are Officers, so what's it like for an enlist? My Navy contract is over soon and I'll be 24, none of my training will realistically transfer to anything useable credit-wise, so ill be getting the full undergrad experience paid for by the G.I. Has anyone here got any idea on whether I'll be too old for IB considering I'll be 28 when I finally graduate? Also would there be anything else I would find useful being a vet trying to break in?
No you won't be too old. It might feel a bit off since you'll be older than your peers, but banks are pretty receptive to vets. They understand you took a different career path and, by default, will be older. I'll give you two anecdotal examples, one enlisted, one officer, but both older than their banking peers.
Enlisted: I know one guy who enlisted in the Army and was in Ranger Regiment (2-75 at JBLM). Got out when he was 25, He went to a non-target, became an IB analyst at 29, went to an M7, and now I think he's doing something at an F500.
Officer: Another guy I know commissioned as an infantry officer, into the Army, and ended up as an SF officer. He was 33 when he attended an M7 and started at 35 as an associate at a BB (MS, GS, JPM). His first non-military job.
Here are some links if you are interested:
https://www.jpmorgan.com/global/about/veterans
https://www.wellsfargojobs.com/veteran-employment-transition-program
https://www.morganstanley.com/people/experienced-professionals/veterans
https://www.goldmansachs.com/careers/professionals/veterans-integration…
While the enlisted military to IB transition might be uncommon, it is definitely possible. I was enlisted Army in a combat job, so I had no credits transfer over. I actually think this is beneficial in terms of recruiting since IB timeline is so early and will give you more time to prepare and get some internships under your belt. I want to also echo the above comment that banks are receptive to vets. Vets will also be willing to connect with you and help you while networking like 99% of the time. Try to get into the best school you can. It is possible to break in from a non-target as a veteran (I did). It will make it easier for you imo going to a target school.
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