End goal is to hopefully get into IB, Corporate banking, equity research, credit research, or the buyside. Which offer would give me better chance to pivot to these roles mentioned?
Thanks so much in advance!
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Working as a credit analyst, particularly on the corporates team, can give you valuable experience in analyzing financial statements, assessing credit risk, and understanding the creditworthiness of different types of issuers. This experience could be useful in a variety of roles, including investment banking, corporate banking, and credit research.
Commercial banking can also provide valuable experience in financial analysis, as well as exposure to different industries and types of clients. This experience could be particularly useful for transitioning into corporate banking or equity research.
Ultimately, the most important factor in pivoting to these roles will be your ability to demonstrate your skills, knowledge, and passion for the industry.
Thanks so much for your reply! So between the two offer options, which offer do you think would be better and more ideal to go with?
Have seen plenty of people from credit rating agencies hop to corporate banking
Thanks so much for your reply! So between the two offer options, which offer do you think would be better and more ideal to go with?
What bank is commercial banking for? Citi promotes internal mobility, so if it's there you could lateral. Credit rating agency work is extremely similar to Corp Banking, so either could be good starting spots
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