Is it possible to transition from Accounting to Trading or IB internally in a big bank? Or is it just as hard as applying from the outside?

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Very difficult. An easier path would be audit > FDD > IB

Or get a top 15 MBA

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I've seen people go from public accounting -> middle office role at big bank -> front office role at same bank. I think it's harder if you're in accounting in the bank

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Lol accounting role at bank is deep back office

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From the same position at an outside bank? Harder. From a more relevant position outside of the bank? Easier

The key is that you’ll be able to network much more easily having a company specific email. The challenge will be convincing the other groups you’re not just an accountant

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One of my friends just did this from within JPM. it’s defo possible

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Speaking from the London office perspective. He started in finance and business management division. He made several connections in sales and trading then once he understood the role, he applied for the teams that have space for headcount. Had several interviews and then got the job

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