Giving it one more try to break into IB with non traditional background. 27 y/o currently work in asset management - technicals are sound. Any advice? Want to start hopping on networking calls again

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If that’s what you want, keep pushing. I broke in late as well, although was a different time.

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How old were you when you got in? LMM? MM?

I broke in at 29, you’re fine, MM for me.

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You are 27 not a dinosaur you’re fine. Plenty of people I know got into investment banking in the 30s

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Technicals are sound as in you’re good with walk me through a DCF / LBO?

“Broke in” unexpectedly at 32. You’re fine.

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