Help: FIG to FIG?

I'm now a 2nd year analyst in the FIG group of a lower tier BB. I really did not get great experience in my 1st year and have the opportunity to interview with one of the top BBs for a lateral FIG position. My concern is that if I do this I will be stuck in FIG for life. On the other hand, I think I will get better experience at this stronger bank which will help me recruit maybe a year later. Would like to go into HF next but would do PE as well (but don't want FIG-only PE).

Not gonna say which banks but the switch will definitely be significant to a stronger platform. Surely going to take the interview, but if anyone could give me some perspective on this would appreciate it. Anyone seen people break out of the FIG pigeonhole successfully? Thanks in advance.

 
Best Response

Have heard that the FIG "pigeonhole" exists but can be broken out of depending your experiences. I've gotten advice (some from members of this forum) that to the extent that you can focus on the EBITDA-based sectors within FIG, you'll have the opportunity to do non-FIG buyside opportunities.

Also, if your interest is in transitioning to a HF, I've seen FIG bankers go to top hedge funds and do non-FIG there. Hope this helps.

 

Have heard that the FIG "pigeonhole" exists but can be broken out of depending your experiences. I've gotten advice (some from members of this forum) that to the extent that you can focus on the EBITDA-based sectors within FIG, you'll have the opportunity to do non-FIG buyside opportunities.

Also, if your interest is in transitioning to a HF, I've seen FIG bankers go to top hedge funds and do non-FIG there. Hope this helps.

 

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