Been grinding in IB for 3 years and exploring corporate development exits. Did my fair share of modeling and deal execution, but job descriptions keep emphasizing ‘operational mindset.’ How do you reframe transaction experience into strategic ops skills? Heard the community has case studies from former bankers – anyone actually used these to prep? What specific gaps did you have to fill before making the jump?
the operational expertise myth again. corps say they want strategy but really need excel monkeys who’ll fix the ceo’s pet project powerpoint. those case studies? glorified buzzword bingo. better off learning how to navigate budget approvals than worrying about strategy frameworks. real ops = herding cats in meetings all day
following! im in same boat but only 1yr into IB. does anyone know if community resources have like templates for operational impact bullet points?
Focus on demonstrating how deal diligence translates to cross-functional leadership. Corporate development teams value bankers who can articulate how financial analysis informs operational decisions. Practice reframing your M&A due diligence experience into examples of identifying operational synergies – that’s the language hiring managers want to hear.
You’ve got this! Your deal skills are SO transferable. Connect with mentors who’ve made the shift – their insights will bridge the gap!
Analysis of 23 banking-to-corpdev transitions shows 67% highlighted process optimization storytelling. Quantify how your deals improved target companies’ EBITDA margins through operational recommendations, not just financial structuring. Average 6-month prep period required for skill realignment per H1 2023 community survey.