Msc Finance Bocconi vs Consulting MBB (LATAM country)

Hello everyone, I am looking for some advice to break into IB

Little bit of background:

-Latin american, currently studying in top university in my home country
-GPA in 95th percentile I'd say
-CFA Level I candidate for June, expect to pass
-5 months FT experience in Big 4 Audit

My ultimate goal is to go into IB in NYC or London.

Since IB opportunities in my home country are scarce, I have thought of two ways to achieve this.

1) Go for Msc Finance in Bocconi, get a SA internship in London and then a FT Analyst offer (I am an Italian citizen as well)

2) Apply to MBB in my home country, work for a couple of years and then apply for top MBA programs in the US. Then come in as Associate.

Which way do you think it's best?

Thanks!

 

The MBB route seems long and unnecessary frankly. The MSc route is more plausible but if you're good enough to get into Bocconi you should take a shot at unis that have more pull both in London and NYC (LSE/Oxford/Cambridge/LBS) which will help your chances.

Have you tried looking for IB roles as of now? There are lots of LatAm coverage teams in both London and NYC across BBs, MMs and boutiques. Based on your profile you shouldn't have trouble getting interviews for at least an internship or off-cycle placement (if you find one).

 

Thanks for the input!

I am choosing Bocconi basically for 2 reasons

1) Cost: 26k tuition vs 40k LSE and others. Besides if I get a good GMAT, I might get a scholarship. 2) Since it's a 2 year program, the possibility to do an internship in between. LSE program is 10 months so it's hard to get a FT offer without prior experience as I understand.

In my home country there are few IB jobs and I know that my way into LatAm coverage groups in NYC/London is through studying there, since they won't recruit a foreigner directly

 
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