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Originally Posted by Passerby A
I managed to move from a CB BO function into buy-side roles using a few years. I am still in the same function earning similar to bank's FO ( IBD/S&T), without the sales pressure yet the opportunity to hone the same set of skills.
I was headhunted for BB IBD (TMT) roles but turned them down because of the long hours and sales pressure.
*Maybe those looking for a move from BO to FO can consider an initial move outside of the industry?*
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Very interesting. And what exactly are you doing on the buy-side?
How did you even get headhunted for a BB
IBD role from a CB BO function...? BO + zero skillsets/experience in Corporate Finance work. And er...I don't think you do sales in
IBD.