Any suggestions for a green hand of Corporate Development?

Hi, I just escaped from a boutiqe M&A firm and got the "Corporate Development Analyst" offer from a large company. I am wondering what are the differences between working in banking and working in Corporate Development. Any Suggestions would be appreciated.

I believe I have totally different background: I am from China. I got my undergraduate education in China and UK and graduate education in US, all majored in Accounting. After 4-month intership in a small personal care product company (mainly about the integration after acquired by a Chinese company), I joined a boutique M&A firm. I did not enjoy working in banking, so I made this switch.

Also feel free to ask me questions if you are interested.

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