Currently a manager in big4 FDD/ TAS in NY looking to transition to a corporate development / internal M&A role. For anyone that’s made this transition in the past, I would greatly appreciate any advice or mentorship.

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I came from IB but my team interviews a lot of candidates from TAS. The biggest issue with these folks is their lack of financial modeling experience & exposure to only a small fraction of the entire deal process.

I’d suggest going through modeling courses and specifically highlighting what you learned during the interview process. Being able to speak on this is key bc you’ll be coming in at a more junior level and the expectation is that you can come in on day #1 and support the team by building financial models & preparing investment memos.

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