Megafund internship or MM IB?

Hi WSO,

I am currently in a position where I am making a choice between a FT IB analyst position at one of the larger non-BB banks, and a long-term off-cycle internship with the credit arm of a MF. (Both in London)

Am I wrong to give up a FT offer for a shot at a MF?

I am set on doing credit, and feel that being at a fund will be a great opportunity, and even if no offer is given I believe I would still have some solid openings for full-time after the internship.

I am in my last semester of a MSc in Europe, with an IB SA and a MM PE internship under my belt.

In my head, the MF is the way I want to go, but would be great to get some of your input.

8 Comments
 

congrats! go for credit imo since you want to do credit?! The MF brand will carry you wherever with the target MSc + relevant experience especially if it’s a noBBIB

things look different if you have a family to take care off but half a year should be sufficient to find FT with your profile.

 

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