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18 May 2025, 17:51
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Hi all,
I’m currently considering applying for an MBA at INSEAD or LBS and would love to get your thoughts on realistic post-MBA exit opportunities based on my background.
I’m a bi-lingual 27-year-old based in Australia (grew up in Europe and have EU + Aus passport), working at a BB IB in a management role within electronic trading middle office. I manage a small APAC team, work closely with global trading and sales desks, and have been heavily involved in process improvement (STP, data analytics), risk management and product specific client servicing.
My goals are to pivot out of middle office into something more commercial and client-facing—ideally within markets, fintech, or sales/strategy-oriented roles.
Some of the areas I am open to:
Preferences would be to relocate to Europe, UAE, Saudi or Singapore.
I’m currently studying for the GMAT and plan to apply for 2027 intake. Given my background, how realistic are these exit opportunities post-INSEAD or LBS? Would I be at a disadvantage coming from markets middle office, and how well do these schools support pivots into front office/ client facing roles?
Would love to hear from anyone who’s made a similar transition or knows people who have.
Thanks in advance!
I’m currently considering applying for an MBA at INSEAD or LBS and would love to get your thoughts on realistic post-MBA exit opportunities based on my background.
I’m a bi-lingual 27-year-old based in Australia (grew up in Europe and have EU + Aus passport), working at a BB IB in a management role within electronic trading middle office. I manage a small APAC team, work closely with global trading and sales desks, and have been heavily involved in process improvement (STP, data analytics), risk management and product specific client servicing.
My goals are to pivot out of middle office into something more commercial and client-facing—ideally within markets, fintech, or sales/strategy-oriented roles.
Some of the areas I am open to:
- Fintech strategy or B2B sales (e.g. payments, crypto/Defi/blockchain, SaaS platforms)
- Management Consulting
- Institutional/capital markets sales
- Product or GTM roles in trading tech firms
- Strategy/COO track at a financial institution
Preferences would be to relocate to Europe, UAE, Saudi or Singapore.
I’m currently studying for the GMAT and plan to apply for 2027 intake. Given my background, how realistic are these exit opportunities post-INSEAD or LBS? Would I be at a disadvantage coming from markets middle office, and how well do these schools support pivots into front office/ client facing roles?
Would love to hear from anyone who’s made a similar transition or knows people who have.
Thanks in advance!
19 May 2025, 11:21
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. Given my background, how realistic are these exit opportunities post-INSEAD or LBS? Would I be at a disadvantage coming from markets middle office, and how well do these schools support pivots into front office/ client facing roles?
Your first 3 options can work out if the economy is on track when you graduate (in 2029). Middle office does not disadvantage you as you already have your foot in the door. however, you will still have to show transferable skills to the front office or any of these roles. You will also benefit from showing overlap in what you have done so far and what your target roles demand. it will also help to start building your network with the traders and sales people, esp. for the 3rd and 4th roles you mentioned. Although IB and consulting have a structured recruiting pathway at b-schools, you will still have to keep building your network to off campus opportunities.
When you start to apply two years later, you will have to select one path and stick to it for your story-building. This means, you would want to highlight the skills the role demands, through your resume, essays and recommendations.
Your fifth option is not something you will start with immediately after MBA, but that's a longer term goal.
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22 May 2025, 05:14
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