MBA, MBB, or IB worth it if already in Corporate Development? Unsure of future plans for career path...
I'll try to be brief.
Started my career at ~F30 technology company in FLDP. Finished the FLDP in a corporate development role. I left the ~F30 to a F200 technology company to do Strategy & Corporate Development. I like the organization I am in, I like the work, and the company. However, I just want to ensure I'm on the right path toward my overall goals and ensure I understand all of the optionality I have. For example, I became interested in corporate development because of the valuation aspect of the role because I love investing in the public markets. I also love the strategy component and developing a rationale behind acquisitions. However, I fear the progression in corporate development might be slow, and highly dependent on your company, leaders, and management to progress. Thus, I've thought of a few options:
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Top MBA > Intern at Investment Bank > Exit to another Corporate Development team either in tech or another industry
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Top MBA > Intern at Investment Bank > Long Only Fund
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Top MBA > MBB/Consulting > Exit to another Corporate Development team either in tech or another industry
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Top MBA > MBB/Consulting > Product Management/Strategy/Brand Management
If anyone can provide any insights on the paths I've outlined above and help be decide what's ultimately worth it for me that'd be great. I ultimately enjoy Corporate Development but I would love to work at a Long-Only fund one day, or perhaps move to a Product Manager/Strategy role. Can anyone in any of these industries talk through what they enjoy about the roles, compensation, and give feedback on the paths I provided?
Thanks for the help!
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