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!

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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.

 

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.

 
"NYYCRE" 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.

 

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