Pivot from Aviation Finance to IB?

Hi All,

Just finishing up my bachelors this year and have been offered an analyst position at an aviation leasing firm a couple of months ago in Dublin. From what I understand, Aviation Finance is a super respected role in Dublin and the cloest thing they have to an investment banking industry in terms of pay and work hours in finance.

Total Comp seems considerate (roughly 70k), but my main concern is what is the career progression looks like after 2 years.

I would just like some advice as if I join this industry what my future career could look like. I know its a very niche industry so I don't see a wide range of exit opportunites  (if someone could offer insight into this it would be much appreciated). And if I was to stay in the firm long term what would salary progression look like and overall responsibilities/titles.

Thanks in Advance.

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