Hey guys!
I need an advice from you. Just finished MBA from top business school and my goal is to make a transition to investment banking. I have an M&A experience at big 4 and I am a former auditor. What is the best place to go in current reality, so that I don't undermine my chances of joining an investment bank, when the deal market finally recovers?
P. S. I am in London

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Assuming you were in M&A lead advisory in London prior to your MBA it should not be too difficult to get an associate role at a MM IB. You can always lateral to a BB or EB when the deal market recovers.

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I imagine you’re not on the investment banking team with KPMG in London, because if so, you’re best suited to stay there. KPMG has a pretty strong reputation in the UK market for quality deals.

If you’re FDD or Ops/Strategy, I would look to transition to a MMIB like EY1 said.

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Must be crap directors. But also as you age, comp becomes less relevant as much as time to spend it.

I’m on par with Directors at MMIBs and have much more job security and flexibility.

I’m early-30s and recognized on an international platform as the sector expert for my country.

Pretty sure I’ve made the right move.

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