Politics to Finance
Hi all, long time viewer but my first post so bear with me— I have a quick question on a potential pivot. I currently work at a large lobbying shop on a portfolio with a wide range of clients: HF’s to Agriculture to Big Tech, etc. I really enjoy the work but at some points it does feel like I am leaving a lot on the table because everything revolves around the Congressional calendar so I am only seriously working 9/12 months and work can be nonexistent in 3 of those 9. For context, I’m in my early 20’s. Policy is really interesting to me, and I would love to have some overlap in a future finance role, but being realistic, I know my credentials aren’t strong enough for any type of fund where I would be exposed to that type of work. My undergrad background is a 3.8+ in Economics and I have taken a number of finance classes, including some upper level derivatives courses ( I know that doesn’t mean much now though). I went to a non- target, but a broadly respected school. In terms of a pivot plan, what would make the most sense? B-school to a summer associate seems like the most logical move in my mind. The only other thing mentioned to me was going to law school and taking that route to eventually get to restructuring banking. I’m barely sold on the idea of practicing law, and that’s not even taking into account how much of a complete waste of time and money that option would be. Any help or guidance would be really appreciated. I’ve only really gotten input from those in law/politics so a finance perspective would be incredibly helpful. Last note is that I am planning on reaching out to alumni, but just worried that having politics on my resume could turn people away. Thanks again.
look into public finance banking too
Thanks, I appreciate this. Would you say that in a group like public finance you’re probably sticking it out for the long-run ? I imagine exits aren’t anywhere comparable to the top coverage or M&A groups.
Awesome, thank you so much. That all makes a lot of sense and I will definitely look into it. I am right leaning and have been in a leadership office before, but in the Senate, so nothing too far-right. Thank you for all of your help!
I would like to ask a few questions about pubfin roles, can I DM you? Thx!
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work at the Fed
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