Hi all,
First time posting (in a long time), but long time creeper. I'm currently an ER associate at a boutique shop covering large-cap financials. Been here for about two years. During that time I wrapped up the CFA exams. I also have CPA from my previous life in Big 4. Work and pay are both OK, but learning and progression seems to be limited from this point on.
Through a random app and the usual process, I scored an offer with a local BB - in CB though, but with a small pay bump initially, and the promise of a promo to VP within 1.5 years.
There have been a lot of posts on exit opps for ER associates, including move to buy side, high grade (to BB ER), IB, corporate finance, etc.
So here is my question to WSO: would a move to BB corporate banking be equivalent to committing career suicide given that my ultimate goal is to become a CFO or be the head of Corp Dev at a F500? Or would having a bigger name attached to my profile along with signs of career progression provide a boost?
Lastly, would this move shut out all the other usual exit opps?
Thanks!