MS folks, how difficult/easy is it to move from being an FA into a corporate WM role at MS?

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I would say that it's possible, but definitely not common. I've seen it happen only once in my two years here. PWM seems to be a pretty insular world that only recruits from certain networks. To make the jump, I'd say you have to have something pretty special in your background - you can code, you're a great trader, you are on track to get an MBA from a top 5 school, etc. Sad that that's the case, but that's real life. Hope that helps OP!

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What city are you in, OP? Are you open to relocating? It could be helpful to network with analysts in IBanking to understand what sets them apart. Another route is finding a boutique that will give you an opportunity and then switching back to a big bank.

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That's a great goal OP! Think it's totaly doable. If you're interested in it, I'd learn to code. It has so many other applications.

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Did you get the answer you're looking for OP? Curious to know how helpful those guys from MS are!

OP here. I can't exactly code (but can learn), I'm great at modeling and excel, etc, on track to get an top 5 mba. Maybe post-mba recruiting is the move? Long term goal is definitely WM managing director lol

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