Tough decision to make
Hello guys, I’m currently a graduating senior looking into REPE in the future. I currently have two options: an invesment management analyst role for a big development company(think about Hines, etc) on emerging markets and an acquisition analyst role for a boutique but fast growing fund. The problem with the first one is that I don’t get to learn about the domestic market at all and nearly no chance to see the actual properties. I really hope you guys could provide me with some recommendations regarding which path to take and maybe differences btw the roles as well. Thank you!
This is really a gamble. On one hand a big name firm will make your career down the line, but as you get more intrenched in your role, which is not what I believe you desire, it will be harder to transition. On the other hand the "start-up" fund could do extremely well, or it could do just ok. If you have great grades and can get a high GMAT score then maybe you should take the 2nd role and if it appears to be a bad opportunity down the line you can apply to B-school. That said, you could do the same with the first opportunity.
Thank you! Why would it be a harder transition for the first role? Doesn’t investment management also include acquisitions and private equity?
Go to Hines. You will not have to look for a job ever again and may not need b school. If you do, it will Only improve your odds at a top 10 program, though I know a couple of guys who have gone straight to megafunds after that gig.
Thank you! Could you eleborate on Hines’ investment management team? Is it more about am than aq?
Would definitely choose Hines.
The start up fund is tempting but I don’t think you can turn down the brand name of Hines so early in your career. Think about it like this.. you could always go to a fund later on with Hines on your resume, but you probably not going to go from “John’s Capital” to Hines. Of course there’s a chance the startup could be a homerun but there’s also a strong change that it is a disaster.
Honestly spot on. I think you can transition to REPE relatively easy if that's your goal down the line. You'll get some solid training and the opportunity to network with some of the best.
Hines. Especially in this market; you don't no how the no-name will do in ~5 years (not that they're actually a no-name, but you didn't provide one). Hines' capital isn't going anywhere. Know someone who was at Hines, then they sent him to a top MSRED program.
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