Hi,
I am currently at a boutique consulting firm (~1 year of experience) and am looking to lateral into IBD in ~2 years.
I am considering an offer for an operations analyst role at one of the CRAs (S&P, Fitch, Moody's).
Although the role is in ops, I've been told by the interviewer that, with some networking, getting exposure to credit model validation / research is a possibility.
Further, they seem to sponsor the CFA.
I am wondering if this is a great opportunity to jump on or whether I should wait for other finance related opportunities that I can use as stepping stone for an eventual lateral into IBD.
Considering that my long term goal is PE/HF or AM, would a direct exit to the buy-side be a possibility from a CRA?
Some more info:
Big 10 School
Engineering Major
GPA 3.90/4.00
SAT 2250/2400
Any feedback would be much appreciated.
Thanks.