Been working in Big 4 FDD for a little under two years, interviewing past 2-3 months for FDD, strategy, and IB. Received an offer from a MM FDD group for a 25% pay bump, but mainly looking to pivot out as I’ve burned out of FDD and want to move into a more finance focused role. Currently moved into second rounds at a senior strategy role for a F500 and case study stage for two boutique IB’s.

Would it be dumb to turn down the guaranteed FDD role and see how the others turn out?

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If you're looking to leave FDD, I would stay at big 4 while transitioning out. Switching to a MM weakens your brand and some might (unfairly) see switching from MM FDD as job hopping if you try to pivot out in <year).

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If you know you want to leave FDD, it probably doesn’t make sense to go to MM - even for a 25% raise.

I’d just keep searching and interviewing for the role that meets your criteria.

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The only MM FDD I’d go for in your situation is A&M, but do that only if you plan on staying in FDD long term. Like the other guy said most MM FDD’s will just weaken your brand long term.

If a finance focused role is your goal try for a boutique IB/MM if you can. If you end up in a boutique you can pivot into a MM or better after a few years.

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