Is ATL to NYC possible?
If I am working a Investment Management role at a large firm in ATL, how hard is it to transition to NYC? NYC has been my dream for a long time. What steps should I take? What is the typical trajectory? Anything helps!
Transitioning from an Investment Management role in Atlanta to New York City is certainly possible, but it can come with its own set of challenges. Here are some insights and steps based on the most helpful WSO content:
Steps to Transition:
Networking:
Internal Transfers:
Job Applications:
Typical Trajectory:
Early Career:
Mid-Career:
Additional Insights:
Cultural Fit:
Financial Considerations:
Personal Development:
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By following these steps and considering the trajectory, you can make a well-informed decision about transitioning from Atlanta to NYC in your Investment Management career.
Sources: How to ask to switch offices?, NYC worth it?, How Did You Successfully Find a Job in New York?, Q&A: Former MBB Consultant, Recruiting from Chicago IB to NYC PE - how difficult?
Of course it’s possible. Just apply to roles and network.
Trying to give a realistic feel for this.
Yes it's possible but it's challenging, if I were you I would wait for the ice to thaw a bit before doing this. (worst job market since 2008)You need to give them a reason to believe you are better than something local. Think of the academic/institutional talent that is local to the NE region, why go into the southeast if you don't have to? If I were looking to reenter NYC, I would probably look for a reason to be in the city and spam a few shops that are hiring in addition to applying to the jobs on job sites. This will probably increase your chances of getting an interview. Generally speaking I would say there are two major groups of people in the city, there are those that rode their academic profile and have many connections before they even enter the working world and those that are hustlers. I am speculating (not 100% obviously) that you may not have gone to UPenn or Harvard or the like so you probably fall into the later. Reach out for coffee, go workout with a friend who works at whatever shop you want to work for, go get drinks, etc, generally make yourself available. If you can check the smart enough box, people may give you the benefit of the doubt if you're more likeable than the quant type who can just speak about numbers.
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