French guy in London from banking to RE

Hi all!

Quick Summary: French, bachelor Economics & Master degree in finance French BS (Top 8 not targeted by IBs or big names).

6 mths Amundi RE Paris (Fund mngt & Investment, DCF, invest committee, global strategy, acquisition, cession, Real (90%) & Alternatives Assets (wind turbine, wine...) (10%).

6 mths French Major Bank Paris Debt Capital Market

8 mths (until July but possible to leave if a permanent is found) London German Bank DCM Syndicate

After my first experience at Amundi I was afraid of being stuck in RE and I was dreaming of IB as nobody from my school managed to find FO positions in bank but after less than 1y I really want to leave, I cannot stand banking anymore and especially the market dimension of the job. Would be glad to explain why but I don't want to be boring ahah!

1) Do you think that it is possible to find a permanent position in RE in London ? I'm targeting REPE even in a small fund.

I spoke with 2 HR on LinkedIn, one told me let's set up a call a lot of my clients will be interested and the other one told me forget RE you don't have RE degree .......

2) Is it too early to seek for a position ideally starting in September?

Thanks a lot for your returns guys!

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Tell that recruiter to F*** off and look for a new one. My friend just interviewed in London at a small RE sho (back by PE). The MD is ex-IB, the director is also ex-IB and only the head of operations has a RE degree.

Good Luck!

 

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