Prospects for a Graduate at a Mid Cap IB in ER - Been offered a full time grad role

Hi all,

So I've been offered a full time grad role with a small/mid cap IB to start in Equity Research. At the same time, Morgan Stanley have offered me a rotational summer internship in Sales Trading and Research.

I just wondered what you guys think I should do? On the one hand I have a job secured, but on the other hand, Morgan Stanley is such a great name on the CV.

I just wanted to know what the route might be for me if I start at the mid cap, in terms of salary progression and exit opportunities? Obviously I know it depends on how good I am at the job, but assuming things go well, what can I expect from my career?

Would appreciate your help.

Thanks

9 Comments
 

R u a fool? RUN TO MORGAN STANLEY, what are you even thinking about. Lawl you like equity research man? RUN to S&T, RUN!!!!!!!!

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PiperJaffrayChiangR u a fool? RUN TO MORGAN STANLEY, what are you even thinking about. Lawl you like equity research man? RUN to S&T, RUN!!!!!!!!

So you're saying, pass up a full time graduate opportunity (allbeit at a midcap), for an internship and a 20% chance at getting converted to full time?

Anyway, what I really wanted to know are the future prospects for an Equity Research grad. I prefer ER to S&T I think so advice welcome! x

 

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