Which job would you choose out of a top 20-30 MBA program?

Hi,

Which of the two jobs would you prefer and why?

1) corporate finance at Google, Inc

2) Risk Management Associate at Morgan Stanley or BAML

Thanks in advance

3 Comments
 
"F. Ro Jo"

The Goog hands down, if corporate finance doesn't mean FP&A or reporting or bookkeeping.

This. Of course we're assuming there's parity in pay, adequate advancement opportunities, etc.

"Even if you're on the right track, you'll get run over if you just sit there" - Will Rogers
 

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