Thread: From Big 4 to IB

Originally Posted by scrubsnamesake I think rare is a tad harsh on certain divisions. In terms of value-add to your CV for IBD entry it goes; Corp Fin > Tax >> Audit (when i say Corp Fin I mean non due dilligence based roles i.e. Lead advisory) With lead advisory experience it is certainly possible to make the transition to IBD, however I wouldn't expect more than a 2nd year analyst role (promotion to associate is v...

Is this what all Big4 people think about? They are giving a bad name to themselves...

After you finish your ACA, try to move into corporate finance at Deloitte. Then a few years after that, it is possible to go into IBD as an associate. It is definitely a realistic ambition.

Originally Posted by uthinkilltellu Possible. But rare. I think rare is a tad harsh on certain divisions. In terms of value-add to your CV for IBD entry it goes; Corp Fin > Tax >> Audit (when i say Corp Fin I mean non due dilligence based roles i.e. Lead advisory) With lead advisory experience it is certainly possible to make the transition to IBD, however I wouldn't expect more than a 2nd year analyst role...

BNP IBD has a few PWC faces.