Currently work in strategy on consumer side for one of the big banks. Intent on going for MBA to break into IB but not sure how to craft the story for this transition. Any critique is welcome

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I would like the money

Haha I wish that would work

Strategy connects into everything and I am sure many IB clients will be FS companies. Talk about your passion for IB, what school can help you with and how your strategy background can help you have a more holistic view for IB clients

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Just highlight what draws you to IB and how your current role doesn’t fulfill those interests and highlight how your previous experience would bring value to IB.

Agreed, everyone knows you're in it for the money but this is the more polite way of doing that lol

My advice is too strongly look at Schwab, TDA, or Fidelity. They are all so friendly to transitioning professionals.

That's good to know; thanks for the detail!

As others have said, focus on what interests you about ib (transaction work, deals, strategic rationale etc.). Story helps if you went through the process on the sidelines in your current role

Tell things about your current job related to the IB job and how you think the MBA will help you achieve that goal.

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