Risk vs FP&A to IB?
I have to choose between two internship offers. Risk at a big commercial bank or FP&A at F500.
Which would be a better role to help me get an IB SA in the next cycle?
I have to choose between two internship offers. Risk at a big commercial bank or FP&A at F500.
Which would be a better role to help me get an IB SA in the next cycle?
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Choosing between a Risk internship at a big commercial bank and an FP&A role at an F500 company depends on several factors, but for breaking into investment banking, each has its merits:
Risk at a Big Commercial Bank:
FP&A at an F500 Company:
Recommendation: If your goal is specifically to transition into investment banking, the Risk internship at a big commercial bank might edge out slightly better due to its direct relevance to the financial sector and potential for internal networking. However, if the F500 company is a leader in an industry you are passionate about, or if you value the broader corporate exposure, then the FP&A role could also serve as a strong stepping stone, especially with solid performance and strategic networking.
Sources: Do many young I-Bankers pivot to F500 ladder? Seems like you sharks would dominate, yeah?, Corporate Finance Q&A with accountingbyday, BJM85, STorIB, and djfiii, Advice For Sophomore Summer Internship, My Four Year Plan, If your SA internship is canceled, but you get FT offer, will you still recruit for "better" job?
Bumping because I am in the same situation.
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