Ops AM Internship Within GS Or IBD Internship At Mizuho?

Hello, Ive got a few internship offers with Asset management operations at GS and IBD (IAFD) internship st Mizuho as my top choices. at this stage, is it better to prioritise and choose GS hoping to internally transfer to IB or choosing IB at Mizuho and hopefully transferring companies in a few years. Any guidance is truly appreciate!

i’ve honestly heard extreme viewpoints from both sides as some people have said join Goldman Sachsand try to internally transfer to AM while others have said that this is not possible in todays day and to prioritise role over company at this early stage. and hence it’s more important to get into IB as soon as you can and then hopefully transferred to the bulge brackets. so I would really appreciate knowing the rationale behind what you said.

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I appreciate your initial response, but I'm seeking advice from various platforms to consider a broad spectrum of perspectives on this significant decision. Ive spoken to quit a few people all with very different views and hence want to gain more suggestion/insight. Pls refrain from commenting if its bothering you this much :)

 

Lol did the above comment hurt your feelings? I honestly wonder how people like you end up getting offers.

You have already asked here 3 times, I also checked. If you care about getting a "broad spectrum of perspectives" from "various platforms" then try Reddit or another place.

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Wow, did my comment bruise your fragile ego? I genuinely question how someone with your intellect managed to land any job. Must've been a favor from your uncle. Or maybe you're just too busy stalking my history to actually contribute anything meaningful :)

 

Yes, many many favors. I love my uncles :)

They even helped me stalk your 5 comment history on WSO because one of my uncles works at the NSA!

 

I would advise you to take the GS Ops offer in London. Friend went from Ops to S&T, another also into IBD.

 
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Do Mizuho. I've heard from multiple people that internal mobility from Ops to FO at GS is very difficult. Mizuho is a respected enough shop and real IBD experience should be prioritized. If you still want the brand name you can lateral from Mizuho in ~2 years

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