Currently a senior associate in MM Valuation and got a DM about a Big 4 valuation senior role. If the goal is to get out of valuation and into IB is it worth pursuing the role? Would the Big 4 name carry that much more weight when applying for other roles?

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We’ve had plenty of associates successfully pivot from val to IB. Not a given, but will definitely be easier from big 4 val vs MM.

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Just work harder to get to IB from where you are already. People move from MM FDD/Vals to IB all the time, moving to B4 doing the same work isn’t that much of a night and day difference

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Thanks, yes that confirms what I was thinking too

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Goal should be to exit as fast as you can

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Yes, that’s going to be my focus next few months

Do you know other people that have moved from valuations to IB? Have heard it’s a harder move than from FDD

Yes, I’ve seen a bunch on LinkedIn. IB or equity research are somewhat common exits if you’re with it.

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