I am a corporate development associate for an oil and gas company in Nigeria. Was previously corporate finance associate at the investment banking subsidiary of a local Nigerian bank. Considering an offer from HEC Paris MBA programme after being wait listed at INSEAD. Currently studying for the CFA Level II I. How easy is to break into a middle market bank in France/UK post MBA with my background?
Dec 30, 2013
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If you're planning to stay in the energy sector, I'd imagine you'd be a great candidate.
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