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Originally Posted by trutem
Hi there, I currently have 2 offers on hand:
1) Local Big 4 Strategy Consulting Role
2) Hong Kong based Transaction Banking Management Rotational Program
Compensation wise - The banking program definitely pays more but net of my expected rent it is about the same as the big 4 strategy consulting role.
I have done a consulting internship at a top tier firm before and I did not really enjoy it the most (long working hours, grinding excel etc.) but i recognize that exit opportunities are abundant, just not sure if the same exit opportunities applies the same from a Big 4 perspective.
Wanted to get anyone's thoughts about how would they choose between these 2 opportunities?
Thank you!
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avoid big 4 at all cost. it's a trap. i was from KPMG corporate finance. it's nothing more than glorified audit. starting pay is barely higher (3.9k in 2016) and you basically do all the audit work. no financial projections, no consulting experience, nothing. pure accounting and reconciliation. stayed there for 2.5 years before I jumped to a local bank.
if you start at big 4, it's damn hard to exit to consulting or IB roles. if that's where your end goal is, then don't join big 4. start directly with the bank.