Mid-30s post-MBA Associate looking to transition to IB. In general, do I need an internship? Can’t I just go in as an Associate?

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Well it depends if you’re going for a regional or boutique bank then they don’t care the moment they see McKinsey

You’re unlikely to survive at a BB running with the mid to late 20 year olds

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In my opinion, without hands-on sell-side experience, you’ll need an internship to pivot into IB at that stage in your career. Our firm values the degree but requires the experience.

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Whats making you want to go IB from MCK? Feel like its normally the other way around

Please don’t do this for all this is holy lol.

Gosh, why would you do that to yourself? I made a similar transition and regret it.

This is not exactly true. Would probably have to target lower MM funds

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