Equtiy Research to MBA???
Hey,
Just hoping you fellow monkeys could help me out with a serious concern that's been bothering me. I recently received an offer for an Equity Research Associate position at a major bank but the reason why I haven't been able to take the offer yet is because I'm afraid this career track would jeapardize my chances of getting into a top MBA program.
I think ER could be something I can possibly handle or even enjoy, but the greater goal would be to earn a top MBA (H, W, S) and transition to corporate strategy at a start-up. I'm concerened because the top programs don't seem to like wall street professionals too much these days and i think it's even harder to find examples of people with ER backgrounds getting into top MBA programs.
Any light you guys can shed on this would be much appreciated.
Thanks!
isn't after MBA (Finance) u will go in same bank.....just curious
good question.. i want to know this answer because I am on the exact same pathway as you. From my readings around here, sure it is easier to land a MBA program coming from a Fortune500 or consulting background however, i do not believe that this is the be all and end all. There are other ways to create value in society, we just need to recognise a gap and take advantage of it; that is my opinion anyway. What do you think?
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That explains a lot, seems like we need to get from ER into consulting (easier to get in with ER background than banking and IMO a lot more interesting), somehow with a big name. Then pursue an MBA and then we have a fighting chance to get in. There must be an easier pathway. Do you know any stories with people that have come from ER and moved to MBB?
I don't think its harder to get into an MBA program coming from ER. If anything, you probably don't find that many because you don't need an MBA if you are already in ER and want to stay there, and because there aren't that many people in ER... My point is, you can get into a top MBA program from ER so don't worry about that.
"My point is, you can get into a top MBA program from ER so don't worry about that."
How sure are you about this? ER is no structured program and nothing comparable to consulting or IB. DO you know anyone that has done a top 10 MBA coming from ER?
Also interested in this. I would think it would be an advantage. Buyside ER places very well, so I imagine it would apply for the sellside too. If anything, the relative scarcity of ER associates/analysts should help.
I know plenty of people who did ER and got into a top MBA. I don't know what they did afterwards but, yes, you can get in. As far as strategy, I've seen all types of backgrounds. Engineering, accounting, PE, etc.
The key is to not play into the typical ER stereotypes...not a team player, introverted, etc.
ER guys are introverted and can't work in teams? Haha yea i guess
Thanks for all your thoughts! After reading the comments I don't think I should be too worried
I have an engineering background and def not the introverted type....also i'm goin into the alternative energy coverage group but thought a top MBA would be more beneficial in meeting some driven and like-minded people with interrest in Clean Energy start-ups....since my long-term goal is to either help or even start a company and hopefully build it into a major global enterprise that can play a role in providing cleaner and mroe sustainable energy options for consumers...
Maybe in a few years i'll be able to provide advice here on how to get into top MBA programs from ER!
I know this is a very old thread but I was was wondering if you have any updates?
Do you guys think you can get into top MBA program from boutique ER firms? or do u need to do ER for a top bank?
I think in ER it's more important to be working for a well-regarded/top-ranked analyst than just being at a big name bank. A lot of times, the top ranked analysts work at boutique shops.
However if your team/analyst is not one of the top-ranked players, then I would assume someone at a big bank probably has a slight edge over someone from a boutique bank.
This is generally known from a client/bank profitability perspective. But do you think graduate admissions follow (or put value in) these rankings (i.e. II, Greenwich)? There's so much dumb luck that goes with estimate accuracy-based rankings.
Hi there, I started off in ER and recently got my MBA from Stanford several years ago. Feel free to DM me. Would love to help.
Hi sent you a dm!
So how's life treating you these days
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