Let's say I had the ability to choose between GWM/PWM in NYC, a regional boutique investment bank not in NYC, or the finance division of a fortune 100 company for a freshman summer internship. Which would be better if aiming for a career in investment banking?
Alternatively, what else could be looked into for freshman summer?
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If you want to get into PWM, you would go with the PWM internship...if you wanted to do finance at a F100 company, you would do a F100 finance internship...if you wanted to get into investment banking you would take the regional IBD job...
You're right, it is that simple. However, I keep hearing about the impact of having a BB on your resume, even if it's in PWM.
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