Hi all, posting under a new name to maintain anonymity. I will likely be getting a full-time return offer from MS/GS at the conclusion of my summer. I am also early in the process of an attractive opportunity to join a hedge fund , as an analyst out of college, for next summer (think DE Shaw / Point72 / AQR).
The only problem is that I am graduating early, and I would potentially start at the BB in January 2016, and then leave after 8 or so months to join the HF in August '16. I definitely want the 8 months experience at the elite BB and obviously the power it carries on a resume. I also want the HF spot for reasons that are self-evident.
My question is, how frowned upon is leaving after 8 months and "breaking the contract", in light of early banking exits being increasingly common on the street these days? How much could leaving after 8 months potentially stain my name / reputation and burn bridges? I have built good will within my group this summer and am liked by all, but surely I cannot come forward with my plans to exit the BB a few months into my analyst program, right?
TLDR: Is taking BB offer and breaking contract 1st year for HF worth it from a risk / reward standpoint?
