Audit > FDD > t15 MBA > BB IB
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Hi all, recently in touch by Spotify recruiter for a Sec Engineer position for remote EU and was told that range was 60-80 out of base salary and equity. Had 2 years of security experience out of my 4 years. Was also told that there is no bonus scheme or no sign in bonus 😕 Not sure how I feel about this tbh.
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All long circuitous route for a job working 120 hours a week building pitch books and maintaining data rooms. Could you leverage that top 15 mba and your FDD experience into a corp dev/strategy leadership role in industry?
That being said, I’ve known folks who’ve gone FDD > IB. So if it’s your lane it’s definitely possible (at least boutique or MM).
I think if BB IB is your end goal, you may be best served by getting rid of t15 MBA by entering a middle market IB or networking so that you can go directly into BB IB.
An MBA gives you a shot at the associate level in take but having more practical work experience and deal profile will always looked on more favourable and is expensive as well.
How about Audit > FDD > MM IB > BB IB
Unless you need/want a two year vacation, I'd try what some of the others have suggested. Audit > FDD > MM/boutique IB > BB IB. Potentially quicker and has a lower opportunity cost.
How about audit > BB IB? Seen it happen
If you’re not interested in being a career banker make sure you get into a BB, MM/Boutique exit ops aren’t even close
Audit -> BB can be possible but it is extremely rare.