Moving from undergrad LDP to MBB
After getting my analyst position in IB rescinded (hiring freeze, not because I screwed up or anything), I worked at an Infra PE fund as an intern for 6 months before landing a position at an energy undergrad rotational LDP (think Siemens Gamesa, Nordex, GE, etc.). Currently in my 2nd year based in continental Europe doing sales.
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Do you think I have a reasonable shot at an MBB?
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What level should I be recruiting for? BA or Junior Associate?
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Do I have a shot at energy PE funds?
Here is some of my background:
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Ivy/Oxbridge undergrad (not engineering) with a master's from no-name school (online) in energy
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Have made it to the final rounds of MBB intern programs before (but didn't do enough casing)
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I can speak an Asian language and would be happy to go back.
Based on the highest ranked content on WSO, let's tackle your questions one by one:
Reasonable Shot at MBB?
Level for Recruiting:
Shot at Energy PE Funds:
Remember, networking is crucial in both scenarios. Reach out to alumni, leverage LinkedIn, and attend industry events to increase your visibility and chances of transitioning to either MBB or energy PE funds. Keep honing your case interview skills as well, since that seems to have been a stumbling block in the past. Good luck!
Sources: Non-target student with full-time offers to 2/3 MBB's. Ask me anything!, chances of MBB, Non-target student with full-time offers to 2/3 MBB's. Ask me anything!, What’s Harder? MBB or EB/BB, https://www.wallstreetoasis.com/forum/investment-banking/do-i-have-a-chance-be-honest?customgpt=1
Do you think I have a reasonable shot at an MBB?
Possibly, but better (a) have a good reason why you went Oxbridge -> no name (instead of no name -> Oxbridge) and (b) be able to showcase the impact you've had, your ability to go above and beyond, and your tendency to excel in any environment while solving problems
What level should I be recruiting for? BA or Junior Associate?
BA / A / AC because of your relatively short work experience (unless BCG / McK are more lenient on this, but I don't see why they would be)
Do I have a shot at energy PE funds?
No clue, not from PE
I should have mentioned I got my masters part time!
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