Mar 19, 2022

IBD Post MBA Associate - Too Old? Advice please

Hi all,

Understand this topic has been discussed many times - but I am looking to get an insider's perspective on the age limit for an IBD associate or consulting post MBA

I am currently 34 with a Masters Degree in Economics (top ivy) and looking to get a top 10 MBA to break into IBD as a post MBA associate in NYC. I also come from a country which has military service, explaining my relatively higher age.

I have a background in Real Estate Investments and looking to recruit in NYC in REPE (as a backup)

Assuming I apply at age 34, and graduate from business school in age 36 / 37 - will I be too old to recruit at BB IBD, or even strategy consulting (MBB or tier 2) in America?

In other words, is age 36 / 37 too old to be recruiting for post MBA IBD associate positions in America?

Thanks

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Most colleagues your age will be Directors. You'll be getting pissed on by cocky Analyst 3s and Analyst-to-Associate promotes. I can't see how this will work out nicely for you.

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