Big 4 Deals Advisory versus Investment Banking

2YOE considering a capital markets role at a BB. My current role is great (interesting projects, plenty of partner/client exposure) but why work 70 hr weeks at big 4 for mediocre pay and low bonus when you can work at a bank for 2x comp?

I like my current role but am thinking that IB comp and exit opps may be worth the pain...thoughts?

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When you say deals advisory - is that FDD? Or more on the commercial/ops side

Huh interesting. Was in B4 FDD myself for 4 years and haven’t seen anyone move to IB. Well I guess I haven’t seen any major turnover at all, FDD people tend to stay put a lot

Have seen a few people in kpmg FDD go to MM IBs after 2-3 years. Usually 2 years associate and then 1 year senior before they jump

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