Last visit was: 19 Nov 2025, 17:34 It is currently 19 Nov 2025, 17:34
Home
GMAT
Messages
Tests
Schools
Events
Rewards
Chat
My Profile
Close
GMAT Club Daily Prep
Thank you for using the timer - this advanced tool can estimate your performance and suggest more practice questions. We have subscribed you to Daily Prep Questions via email.

Customized
for You

we will pick new questions that match your level based on your Timer History

Track
Your Progress

every week, we’ll send you an estimated GMAT score based on your performance

Practice
Pays

we will pick new questions that match your level based on your Timer History
Not interested in getting valuable practice questions and articles delivered to your email? No problem, unsubscribe here.
Go to My Error Log Learn more
Close
Request Expert Reply
Confirm Cancel
avatar
pranilk
avatar
Joined: 17 Jun 2018
Last visit: 03 Jul 2018
Posts: 1
Posts: 1
Kudos: 0
Transition from IB or consider an MBA for buyside (PE) 17 Jun 2018, 10:23
Kudos
Add Kudos
Bookmarks
Bookmark this Post
Hi,

I would like your take on my profile. Also, would like to know if it is better to transition to buy-side from IB or consider an MBA to move to the buy-side.

My profile:
Nationality: Indian
GMAT: 710
US under-graduation in MechE from Eastern Big 10 University. GPA: 3/4
CFA & FRM completed using a one year gap to understand finance and prepare for these tests
1 yr at a Boutique Elite front office IB in India
2 yr at bulge bracket IB back-office in India
Soon headed to HK for front-office IB role
Out-of-work-involvement has been limited to locality and company community work.
Hobby: Painting and play Indian musical investment, Sitar

Would like to know my odds for B school 2 years down the line, if considered. Which universities are worth considering for buy-side and my chances. Also, would like to know if its worth considering an MBA as it may not be worth it if I land-up as an IB associate as I can internally be promoted.

Thanks
User avatar
mbaMissionMichael
User avatar
mbaMission Admissions Consultant
Joined: 19 Apr 2018
Last visit: 12 Nov 2024
Posts: 238
Own Kudos:
50
Expert
Expert reply
Posts: 238
Kudos: 50
Transition from IB or consider an MBA for buyside (PE) 18 Jun 2018, 14:07
Kudos
Add Kudos
Bookmarks
Bookmark this Post
Hi Pranilk,
Thank you for your post. You have a good background and I would be happy to provide an overview of your profile.
Regarding your stats (GMAT/GPA), they are solid, although if you are seeking a top school, it would be helpful if you were able to increase your GMAT score, because these schools are so competitive. You can certainly take it 3 times, and since schools only look at your highest score, you have nothing to lose.
It is impressive that you have completed the CFA and FRM, as that demonstrates your additional quantitative ability.
In terms of your out-of-work involvement, it sounds like you have done a good job within your community. If you have not already, strive to take on a leadership role or two, so that you can demonstrate that you have taken initiative and made a difference.
Without seeing your resume, I can’t tell the specifics of your work experience, but it looks like you have been progressing in your career, so that is great. The average years of work experience for MBA programs is about 5 years, so in 2 years, you will be right there.
Attending an MBA program is a tremendous experience, and you are right to consider it as a valuable option in your future. I will say though that there are fewer on-campus recruiting opportunities to land a buy-side job. Many graduates do go into financial services post-MBA, although there are not as many buy-side opportunities as there are on the sell-side.