Any advice for someone switching from FDD to boutique IB?

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Yeah, how did you do it haha

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Some people come to FDD from non audit backgrounds and from what I have seen they tend to be the ones to be more marketable for IB roles for whatever reason whether it be more well rounded skills or unique experience that they were able to parlay into other roles. There’s always going to be anecdotal evidence.

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Its actually not that hard, just apply and read up on technicals. People make it sound like it’s impossible. Just put some effort in or network. So many people in FDD have left for IB.

Agreed. People need to stop limiting themselves.

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