Can you get into the IB world without MBA?

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Yes. Recruit out of undergrad. If you miss that entry point, MBA is the next most straightforward path. But it’s possible to lateral in without one (what I did), although chances of success are pretty slim these days

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In today’s environment, I wouldn’t put too much hope on lateraling in. A lot of banks got burned in 2021 with outside (non-IB) hiring and the market isn’t great right now. Nothing is impossible though

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From the outside it’s a very small chance. Internal move is prob your best option

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I got in recently with no MBA, just FDD experience and CPA. It is a small boutique but nonetheless possible!

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