Odds of moving from Technology/Operations groups to front offcie IBD?

I have an Technology/Operations analyst summer offer from a Bulge Bracket. I am wondering what are my odds of moving to front office(IBD) for full time if I take the offer? If it is possible, what divisions/groups in Technology or Operations I should go for to learn the most about IBD and gain most exposure?

Thanks in advance.

 
Best Response

Work in an area that supports IBD.

Then after your internship apply to other banks IBD departments. You should have an understanding of the business that should come through in your application.

More importantly it may give you the opportunity to "network" with people in IBD who may help you get onto the graduate program or at least get you that first round interview.

Don't bother considering moving from the graduate program for op's to the graduate program for IBD. Thats a defeatists attitude.

Also make sure to get feedback on your CV from people in IBD where you work. This will point to your weaknesses which you can look to address in your final year.

Oh yes - when you do meet these people in IBD do not come across as desperate.

 

Tech plays heavy role in trading, for example Algo trading, structured investments, just write down what you have done in the past and practice interview, you will fit in the desks pretty well.

 

1: For IB position I would think you would have an advantage going after tech boutiques on the westcoast. List your whole experience on resume

2: Chronological order

 

Based on what I've seen, CFA is good for changing departments or getting a promotion if you're already in finance. I've seen a lot of people from non-business backgrounds land front-office jobs with an MBA, but it depends on what you want to do in finance... If you want to break into equity research or something of the like in FO you should probably go with an MBA. It wouldn't hurt to do both (I'm pretty sure most MBAs prepare you for the CFA these days anyway).

Then out spake brave Horatius, The Captain of the Gate: "To every man upon this earth, death cometh soon or late. And how can man die better than facing fearful odds, For the ashes of his fathers, and the temples of his Gods."
 

I would like to ask a similar question for myself. So far:

Masters in Computer Science, 2011 Working with IB/PE Tech division in a Big 4 at NYC (almost 2 years)

I didn't plan to go for IB at any point, but the things that I am working with currently gets me excited very much. I would at least like to try to start a stint in IB, even though I may completely fail in the pursuit.

The question is, if I network well, get my IB knowledge polished up (gaining from working with my business leaders), is there a hope I could successfully get into an entry level IB position at a BB ?

Or do I need to go back to school for this ?

 

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