Here’s my sob story- The Long March towards IB!
I’m sure you guys have seen plenty of these stories! Apologies in advance!
Some basic details about myself:
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From UK
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26 years old
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Family business collapsed during high school and A-Levels ———> lost home and made homeless but still went to school and worked a job part time and sometimes full time to help out financially. Never kept a penny to myself.
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Helped out further during school——> worked 2 jobs after school one at a fast food place and then another straight after at night cleaning in a supermarket. Not fun at all!
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The above impacted grades and went to University of Manchester and got a 1st class degree.
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Did a research internship at South African investment bank.
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Did masters in Financial Economics
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Got a job in Corporate Banking at a bank with no real IB department so quit after a year
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Now working at Big 4 Corporate Finance- Valuations. Still giving every penny to parents to help out!
Aim: To break into M&A at a bank or boutique.
What’s are the most viable routes to break into IB/boutique M&A from here?
I’m thinking of trying to get moved internally to big 4 M&A then jumping ship from there after gaining experience. Is that a good route to an IB/boutique?
Or should I apply for analyst positions at an IB?
Does age and too much experience even though not directly relevant disadvantage me to such a point I should just move internally to then jump externally?
I guess I’ll keep marching on....maybe I’ll make it one day or not!
Thanks in advance for all advice!
Bump
BBs and EBs are recruiting candidates with ACA/ACCA quite often. Getting into the M&A team at your Big4 will certainly make the transition easier.
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