Help with Offer Choice

Hey everybody- I am looking for some career help. I'm currently a 2nd year analyst in CIB Credit at JPM and I really like it because we actually work on transactions and handle clients and don't just do compliance things. I have been offered a role as a healthcare coverage analyst at a Japanese bank (mizuho/smbc/nomura) but not sure if the move is worth it. I know the bank would be a slight downgrade but wouldn't the role be better for me in the long run? I am looking to make it to IB at an EB/BB either through laterals or an MBA. 

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Yeah I started last summer so technically I only have one year of experience, but you're right (I went through a full PC recruiting process a few weeks back and they were definitely interested). I am interested in IBD long-term though and think maybe doing IBD for a couple years and then getting an MBA and re-recruiting for IB associate jobs would be best. 

 

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