FT MBA Associate Hiring

I did an internship last summer and really liked everyone in my group, but it was not my top choice and I've since decided that I'd rather be in a different city. I did get a full-time offer and accepted it because hiring was looking pretty bleak in August and I had an exploding offer.

I see a lot of lateral spots popping up and am curious if any banks are hiring additional associates FT. Should I try to make the move now? If not, how long do I need to stay at my bank before lateraling? 

I appreciate your help.

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On a similar boat. How about reaching out to a bank that gave me an SA offer that I rejected, but decided I want to go back to them FT? Should I consider that a burned bridge?

 

I would absolutely ping those banks you were interested in. Referral bonuses are at all time highs and everyone needs additional people. I also know a number of people who have left from top groups because they realized it wasn't for them - so I absolutely think there's a need. I would ping alumni at the banks you're interested and just asked to connect and catch up. 

 

I'm about to intern as a summer associate at a BB in NY but don't want to move there FT. My current city is another hub for IB (San Fran., Chicago, Houston), and I want to stay here post MBA but don't want to cover the industry (Tech, Oil & Gas) the group covers at my location. Any chance the coverage group I am interning with would allow me to work at the bank's office in my city and go to NY as needed full-time? This is mainly an issue with my fiance as she does not want to move. I am thinking about how to approach this, and what options I have with the bank I am interning. Also, when I should start networking with other banks or corporates in my preferred city in case working outside of NY is not option. 

 

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