Hi Everyone,
I'm currently working in accounting, but have been looking to go into Investment Banking now after realizing that my current field isn't for me and that the opportunities I'll get from sticking around here are not interesting to me either. I think Investment Banking is the best fit for me because I have a background in finance, but I've also heard that IB is really rigid in their recruiting structure and won't usually look at people with experience applying for analyst positions. I was a little surprised by this, so I was wondering if anyone can confirm or deny this? In case it matters, I'm mostly targeting reputable middle-market investment banks because I personally enjoy working with smaller companies and because I've heard they offer a slightly better lifestyle adjustment, which I would take over making more money.
Also, in case analyst roles aren't an option, what would be the next best thing for me to do? I know management consulting at MBB would be impossible since I don't fit the profile of who they hire (I'm a non-target and don't have a killer SAT), but is there another role I could look into that could help me break in later on? For example, are there consultants who perform similar tasks as IBD analysts but are more open to non-traditional hires?
I'm in my mid-20s. Basically around the same age as a 2nd or 3rd year analyst.
Thanks!