Help needed - what’s better for London IBD (EB/BB) SMBC back office vs boutique M&A?
Background: Incoming first year student at high semi target uni (think Durham/Bristol/Notts), did a year of uni then switched courses.
Targeting front office IB roles in London (BB/EB), having already completed:
- 1 month M&A internship at another boutique IB from Hong Kong (in office)
- 2 month remote internship at real estate PE firm
Now holding 2 summer offers in Hong Kong:
- SMBC - corporate governance (back office)
- Boutique M&A shop
Not really sure how to decide or which would option would better position me for front office IBD in future. SMBC has brand name but it is a back office role, boutique M&A is more relevant but I’ve already done another internship at a similar firm.
Would appreciate any suggestions, insights, or advice on how to approach this, thank you!!
Not even a question mate, the M&A boutique role is much more relevant
Just adding my voice to this. Happy to expand, but agree with the above that it is not even a close decision
M&A for sure - transitioning from back office to front office will be a nightmare to achieve. Corporate governance has non of the front-office required skills.
Experience in M&A albeit at a boutique will trump any back office role.
I am begging people to read https://www.wallstreetoasis.com/forum/investment-banking/20-most-freque…
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