How early is too early to jump from B4 strategy to MBB as a new analyst?

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As early as possible. No bad habits.

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6 months, I think

ASAP. The cost to benefit ratio diminishes rather quickly until you get to post MBA recruitment where it resets and begins diminishing again.

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I’ve seen plenty of people move with 1.5-3 YOE at B4 to analyst roles, myself included. It’s well worth it. It won’t happen for you if you’re under 1 YOE. It starts to become a bit not worth it when you get 4+ YOE without a MBA, but then you can get a MBA and come in at the post MBA level.

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Yes, but you will have a higher base salary and shorter expected time to EM than campus hires. I think they only do ASC hires for those with 5+ YOE and they would likely only hire into an EM role if you previously were a manager in another role (preferably in a consulting firm) and/or have a ton of experience. McKinsey (can’t speak for BB) makes sure that it’s always worth it to join now rather than to wait.

ASAP.

As early as possible tbh. Once you get to the post mba level and above (without an mba), the benefits diminish. Especially if you’re in the firms that have similar comp structures as mbb (S&, EYP)

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