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Retail Stockbroker Intern at Major Brokerage and JP Morgan Corp dev Analyst intern, for getting into Asset/IM or inst. sales
I have recently been offered a 1 month internship with a retail stockbrokerage major one in London and it is voluntary but if I meet the OTE than I will get a full time offer. I have also been given an offer for the JP Morgan Corporate analyst development program as an internship for 10 weeks. I...
IB -> PE -> Corporate Dev / M&A
Hello all, I've done 3 years in banking and 2 years in private equity and have an outstanding offer to join a well-respected F500 public company in my industry vertical this summer. I'm pretty over working 90+ hours a week, but I enjoy doing deals (within reason), so I think the corporate M&A route...
Corporate Development Crash Course for a Lawyer
Hi all, Thought I'd reach out to the those of us that have reached the "grey haired" levels of Corporate Development (or even PE for that matter) re a rather challenging "training" situation that has presented itself. I'm looking to recruit an Associate to our Corporate Development team, and the...
Corp. Dev. vs. MM IB?
This is a throwaway account since I'm a regular poster but want to be anonymous. Graduating from a target soon. I recently got an offer for an active corporate development team at a large energy company (think SLB/HAL/PAA/KMI/EOG/COP). It's a strong company and we'd be doing about 10 or so...
Corp Strategy/Dev Rotation (Fortune 200) or Big 4 Strategy Consulting (FS Focus) (Want to do PE, VC, or MBB)
Fellas/Ladies, Context: I'm from a non target school I have experience in corporate strategy, IB , and Management Consulting Long term I want to do PE , VC , or MBB I've recently received offers from a global fortune 200 company doing a Corp Strategy/Dev Rotation program for 2 years. It has no clear...
Value of an IB Internship for Corporate Development
Hi All, I want to gather opinions on the value of an internship at a boutique investment bank, specifically on whether it will help me transition into corporate development. My background is in consulting and I will be returning back to my previous employer (sponsored) after business school...
Value of an MBA IB Internship for CD
Hi All, I want to gather opinions on the value of an internship at a boutique investment bank, specifically on whether it will help me transition into corporate development. My background is in consulting and I will be returning back to my previous employer (sponsored) after business school...
Equity Research to Corp Dev - Is it possible to make this switch?
After working as an equity research associate for a couple of years, is it possible to exit into a corp development role at one of the companies in your coverage universe? Is it a viable exit strategy for someone in ER?
Corporate Development Interview Process
Hi, I was curious what the interview process for corporate development typically entails. I see sometimes there is a modeling test, sometimes not. Typically is the modeling test accretion /dilution, building a stand-alone operating model, or something else? How does the process differ from others...
Transfering from DCM to Corp Fin vs. climbing CorpFin ladder
Long story short, I'm about to be a senior in college at a non-target and one day want to work in Corp Development for a big company (f500 or close to it). Wanting to hedge my options if the IBD connections I have fizzle out. HYPOTHETICAL Supposing I get an opportunity in the DCM group of a non- BB...
Q&A: Former Business Valuations Associate (BO-> Val-> Corp Dev)
Maybe its just me (since I have selective reading, could very well be true) but when accounting firms and different groups within accounting firms are brought up "Business Valuations" is always asked about. So I thought would do an AMA on the mysterious world of Business Valuations. Here's a quick...
Post MBA Corporate Development and Strategy Salaries in Tier 2 cities?
After a top 25 MBA (non-M7), what range would you expect to receive with a f500 company in a non nyc /sf city, such as Charlotte?
Help! F500 Corp Dev. vs. Stay at Big 4 Audit vs. Early Stage Startup?
Originally thought my path would be B4 Audit ---> IB -----> VC------> B-School-----> VC . I realize now that I don't want to stay in audit, and so I decided to get out as soon as I can rather than wait. I still want to attend a top B school with the ultimate goal of getting into VC (and possibly...
Optum/UnitedHealth Group Corporate Development - M&A analyst
Does anybody know if UnitedHealth Group corporate development is worth pursuing? Some of the top finance students at my school have gone there the last couple of years, but I'm not sure if I should target that role or IBD . Would it limit me to healthcare? Heard anything about the quality of the...
Where would you start in building out an FP&A and Strategy team?
Hi all, I’ve recently started as a Sr. Financial Analyst reporting to the CFO of a global business unit, which does $300M in sales. At the moment it’s just me and the CFO. He is also fairly new to the role (previously Controller in another BU). I have the opportunity to build out the previously...
Corporate Development Offer- Should I still Try for IB?
Hi Everyone, I interviewed with an F500 and got an offer as a Corporate Development Transaction Analyst- apparently the work involves pricing and shaping engagements, joint ventures, mergers, acquisitions, etc. I'm coming from B4 Audit and was originally looking to get into IB with a long term goal...
Corporate Development Interview F500, any tips?
First time venturing out to the corporate world. I am interviewing with the Director of Corporate Development, wondering what kind of questions he will ask. Also, what are some good questions to ask him, Thank you guys, I'll give an update on what happens.
Accenture Corp Dev Analyst- (Any input welcome!)
Hi everyone, I recently was just informed that I've made it to the second round (in-person) interviews for the Accenture Corporate Development and Transaction Services Analyst position at Accenture. To that end, I have 2 questions: 1) I was told that the interview does have some excel and modeling...
From the "Hood" to IBD
After a couple of Goose Island Pale Ale's, and waiting for the Hawks game to be over, I have decided to write my "success" story on this forum. Over the past couple of years, I've spent my time lurking WallStreetOasis, picking up important pieces of information along the way, so I thought I'd share...
Corp. Dev. or IFC
Wondering if I can get any input on my current situation. About to wrap up my IB program. I have an offer for a Fortune 500 Corp. Dev. role and possibility to land a role with IFC Investment Analyst role? Should I pursue the ICF role or just pass since the Corp. Dev. role is pretty solid (They even...
Tips on preparing for a corporate development/strategic business development role
I recently received an offer to join a 4 person corp dev/strat biz team at a $3B public company. I read up on recent news and scanned the 10k before the interview, but now that I got the role, what how else would you prep? I have a full week off between quitting my current boutique job and starting...
Corp Dev Salary Expectation for Non-NYC/SF Cities
After 2 years of MM banking (non-EB), what would you expect to make as a corporate development analyst? I have seen threads discuss close to 6 figures, but is that mainly for NYC /SF? I am thinking of cities like Phoenix, Austin, Dallas, and Denver.
Walmart Finance Development Program
I'm currently interning at Walmart. If I accept a full time offer, I would enter into the company's Accounting and finance development program (AFDP). Has anyone heard anything about this program? I never hear this program mentioned with the other Corporate FLP's.
break into HF from corporate development ?
Is it possible to break into hedge fund from corporate development (strategic planning) role? I think I can learn a lot about the sector by working in strategic planning, but will lack financial modeling experience. My background: 28 , single, living in Dallas, master degree in engineering, 4 years...
In-house M&A internship
Hi guys I was wondering if someone here has any experience or knowledge of corporate development. I'm currently working in consulting and I've been offered an in-house/internal M&A intern role in London for a corporate group that owns a portfolio of companies. I'll be part of a very small M&A team...
Q&A - Movement in Finance: How to Lateral Into, Between and Out of Investment Banking
Hello All! This Q&A is intended to address all of your questions about getting into, moving around within, and how to get out of Investment Banking. There are similarities and nuanced differences for trying to break into banking as an experienced professional at different levels be it analyst,...
What's the best paid subscription for a Fortune 500 Corporate Development team?
I'm looking for a paid subscription service where I can generate deal flow, analyze markets, track competitor movements, and benchmark against competitors. I'm currently considering a Bloomberg terminal, S&P Capital IQ, DJ Venture Source, D&B Hoovers, and Thomson Reuters One. Before I start my...
Corporate Development Questions
What are some of the top and well known corporate development programs? Also is this kind of thing possible after undergrad or does it usually require consulting or banking or MBA first?
What Would You Choose Out of Undergrad?
If you had an IBD analyst offer from a "Pipar Jeffray, Baird , or William Blair " type bank and a Corporate Development (M&A) analyst offer from a Fortune 250 firm in a growing industry, which would you take and why?
CorpDev for smaller vs larger firm
Hi there, I'm a CorpDev manager working for one of the largest corporations in my industry (think top 30 worldwide), my branch is focusing on international expansion (a couple of countries in my coverage). Despite I have the fancy title I'v got quite a few responsibilities and hardly even talk to...
Anyone in TMT Biz Dev / Corp Strat / Corp Dev?
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Boutique IB vs Big 4 Advisory for Corp Dev
Between a IBD role at well known regional boutique and a advisory role at PwC /EY - which one would you choose if you wanted to get into corporate strategy/development? The regional boutique is focused on the industry I would like to do corp dev work in. The 30K ish pay gap aside, how do these two...
Direct start in Corporate Development after graduating?
Hey Guys, I'm currently doing an internship in the Corporate Development (M&A) of a big tech company. I already did internships at BB in M&A before and I'm about to graduate from university with a MSc in Finance. My plan was to start after college at an M&A boutique and exit after 2-3 years to...
Corporate Finance to Corporate Development/Strategy Role Long Term
I'm new to WSO and have enjoyed reading through all the forums. They've been a big help for me in defining my career goals. I am currently in the process of applying to Top 15 business schools. Career wise I am very interested in working in corporate finance at a biotech/big pharma company Post-MBA,...
Intellectual Property Finance Career
I will be starting with a Big 4 firm in their valuation group and was approached by a partner to consider looking into the firm's intellectual property practice (I have a background in electrical engineering and worked as a research analyst with a small VC fund for about two years, researching tech....
Is there any value in getting an MBA if going from PE -> Corporate Development?
I'm a PE associate looking at transitioning out of the industry in the next couple of years or so and am looking at corporate development opportunities. Is there a difference in advancement, base pay etc. if I were to go directly from PE to industry rather than go to business school (assume M7) in...
Corporate Development at Telecom subsidiary
Hi All, I have been offered a Corp Dev Analyst job at a wholly owned subsidiary (approx 250 employees) of a giant telecom firm (over 100,000 employees). The job duties are: strategic projects, biz/ financial models , new product development, m&a , alliance and partner projects, and researching new...
Top Schools for Corporate Strategy/Development?
The top schools for Corporate Strategy and Corporate Development are generally considered to be the M7 schools. Outside of the M7 , it becomes more difficult to find Corp Strat/Dev roles. Are any of the top 20 outside of the M7 that are better or worse than others in this regard? I'm very interested...
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