Spain or Germany
I'm stuck between immersing myself in German to hopefully get into IB in the DACH region or just to stick to recruit for Spain as a local.
I understand that the DACH region is more developed, meaning a stronger economy, which translates into more compensation and more deals. However, I'm a beginner in German so unsure how quickly I can grasp fluency and I have my doubs about the feeling of being "at home" in a German country. It will be a purely professional emigration.
My main reasoning is that Spain has fewer opportunities in finance, so it limits one's recruitment pool, both for IB and for PE post-IB. There is also the time commitment to learn German that I may want to use it to learn financial modelling and do other things productive-wise.
So it is worth it?
I'm studying at a Spanish target uni if relevant.
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Ultimately, the decision depends on your career goals, personal preferences, and willingness to adapt to a new language and culture.
Sources: Germany Sucks, Frankfurt - a city on the rise, Recruiting in Zürich/ Geneva vs London, IB not worth it (London vs Continental Europe), Planning on moving to Europe
Spaniard here. I'd say you have a better change perfecting your english and moving to an english speaking country. German takes many years to master, and you'll probably never be able to speak like a native, which means you'll be in constant disadvantage with locals.
Claro, Londres seria lo mas optimo pero las universidades españolas y mis alumis no parecen estar tan representadas como los de universidades inglesas u otras tipo HEC o Bocconi.
Como ves tu las posibilidad de conseguir algo en Londres? Gracias!
Por lo que sé, entrar en Londres justo después de la carrera es muuy difícil para estudiantes españoles a no ser que tengas un perfil muy top o padrino. Puedes mirar de hacer un MsF top, lo que te va a ayudar bastante. La cosa es que es carísimo y tampoco te garantiza nada. Además, entrar en este tipo de escuelas no es nada fácil.
Puedes mirar de entrar en un puesto de IB en España y aplicar a Londres más tarde, pero estamos en las mismas. Entrar en IB en España es casi imposible si no provienes de cierta clase social. No sé qué perfil tienes tú, igual te lo estoy pintando demasiado catastrofista jajaja
Espero haberte ayudado, pregúntame lo que quieras.
I am learning Spanish but I used to live in Germany. Can't comment on the Spanish job market, as I have only been to the key cities and the party islands.
The DACH market should be around Frankfurt, Zurich, Munich, Berlin and a few smaller funds. I don't think you'd have to sound like a native, but the more fluent you are, the better.
How does your recruitment pipeline (from your school) look like towards London? Have you been to the UK and do you like the culture?
Yes, London would be my #1 preference. This is a sort of plan B if London doesn't work out considering how competitive it is.
In that case focus on London. You should be alright with achieving that goal, with a good GPA from a local target.
If you speak French there is also Paris, or alternatively some banking action in the Netherlands. Both probably good places also compared to DACH.
The culture is entirely different in all of these countries, hope you end up in a good spot personally as well.
Thank you! Then I'll put all my efforts towards London.
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