Hey everyone,
I am currently an econ student at a top Business school in Europe who wants to break into trading (sell-side or prop) with a quant focus. My goal is to apply to multiple MFE programs at the beginning of 2025.
My dilemma is that I have recently applied to many global markets internships, specifically targeting trading desks. However, I only got one offer and it is far away from what I want to do (a project finance role at a BB).
I have in the past already done two internships: boutique M&A and boutique consulting, but I think that a big-name bank might help my resume when it comes to MFE recruiting. Further on, I am not sure what my chances are to secure a more quant-related internship in the near future.
Therefore I am asking whether I should take the project finance internship or rather keep looking for other internships maybe at smaller firms.
Any advice would be appreciated.
I am currently an econ student at a top Business school in Europe who wants to break into trading (sell-side or prop) with a quant focus. My goal is to apply to multiple MFE programs at the beginning of 2025.
My dilemma is that I have recently applied to many global markets internships, specifically targeting trading desks. However, I only got one offer and it is far away from what I want to do (a project finance role at a BB).
I have in the past already done two internships: boutique M&A and boutique consulting, but I think that a big-name bank might help my resume when it comes to MFE recruiting. Further on, I am not sure what my chances are to secure a more quant-related internship in the near future.
Therefore I am asking whether I should take the project finance internship or rather keep looking for other internships maybe at smaller firms.
Any advice would be appreciated.