Advice for Lateralling to a Top BB Bank from a Lower-Tier MM?

This topic has probably been covered to varying degrees on this site in the past, but does anyone have solid advice for how to (eventually) lateral to a top BB? I'm currently an analyst at a lower-tier MM bank. It's been a good experience in many ways but disappointing in many others. I genuinely have a burning desire to work on the largest (public-to-public) M&A transactions, which is something I simply will never get exposure to at my current bank.

Last year, I went through a lateral process for one of the very top groups on Wall Street (one that is highly regarded and frequently discussed on this site). I made it to the final round but ultimately didn't get an offer. This was a very exciting but ultimately painful experience. I can't help but feel stuck and as if I missed the boat for a BB role. Is the only hope to go to a top business school and recruit again for an associate position at a top BB?

Any insight from someone who's been in a similar position and made it to a top BB would be greatly appreciated.

 
[Comment removed by mod team]
 

Voluptatibus ut autem aut et unde. Vel itaque sed ab corporis omnis. At nobis aut sunt voluptatem nemo saepe iusto ratione.

 
Most Helpful

Accusamus ipsum eos at qui commodi. Iusto consequatur culpa sed. Nemo eveniet modi molestias. Voluptatibus quis laboriosam voluptatem harum doloribus nulla.

Harum reiciendis deserunt et nesciunt molestias. Sunt placeat officia voluptas nesciunt expedita.

Est neque sequi ut id. Quidem dolorem dolor optio voluptas minima excepturi. Quo iste est ut rerum aut aperiam perspiciatis.

Career Advancement Opportunities

April 2024 Investment Banking

  • Jefferies & Company 02 99.4%
  • Goldman Sachs 19 98.8%
  • Harris Williams & Co. New 98.3%
  • Lazard Freres 02 97.7%
  • JPMorgan Chase 03 97.1%

Overall Employee Satisfaction

April 2024 Investment Banking

  • Harris Williams & Co. 18 99.4%
  • JPMorgan Chase 10 98.8%
  • Lazard Freres 05 98.3%
  • Morgan Stanley 07 97.7%
  • William Blair 03 97.1%

Professional Growth Opportunities

April 2024 Investment Banking

  • Lazard Freres 01 99.4%
  • Jefferies & Company 02 98.8%
  • Goldman Sachs 17 98.3%
  • Moelis & Company 07 97.7%
  • JPMorgan Chase 05 97.1%

Total Avg Compensation

April 2024 Investment Banking

  • Director/MD (5) $648
  • Vice President (19) $385
  • Associates (87) $260
  • 3rd+ Year Analyst (14) $181
  • Intern/Summer Associate (33) $170
  • 2nd Year Analyst (66) $168
  • 1st Year Analyst (205) $159
  • Intern/Summer Analyst (146) $101
notes
16 IB Interviews Notes

“... there’s no excuse to not take advantage of the resources out there available to you. Best value for your $ are the...”

Leaderboard

1
redever's picture
redever
99.2
2
Secyh62's picture
Secyh62
99.0
3
Betsy Massar's picture
Betsy Massar
99.0
4
BankonBanking's picture
BankonBanking
99.0
5
kanon's picture
kanon
98.9
6
CompBanker's picture
CompBanker
98.9
7
dosk17's picture
dosk17
98.9
8
GameTheory's picture
GameTheory
98.9
9
Jamoldo's picture
Jamoldo
98.8
10
bolo up's picture
bolo up
98.8
success
From 10 rejections to 1 dream investment banking internship

“... I believe it was the single biggest reason why I ended up with an offer...”