[URGENT] Will an internal audit summer internship help with future IB recruiting?

[Fatum]

<p>Hi guys,</p>

<p>I am a sophomore and was just offered an internal audit internship at a relatively large company. The company is pretty big and established, but I don't think it carries much prestige in the name.</p>

<p>My goal is to get a good IB internship next summer (junior year), and was thinking of getting an internship at a boutique this summer. I've contacted a couple boutiques, and so far, no responses.</p>

<p>The person called me today with the internal audit offer, and gave me until tomorrow to decide, and I'm really torn. I want to do something more IB related, but so far I don't have any offer on the table.</p>

<p>One other reason that I'm not ecstatic about the offer is that it's in another city..</p>

<p>My question is, how much will an internal audit internship help with junior year IB recruitment? Should I take the job? Or should I decline and hope that I find something better?</p>

<p>Thanks guys!</p>

[icheetah90]

<p>It’s better than nothing. But honestly you really should strive for something more finance related, even if its not IBD.</p>

<p>I would keep trying for regional boutiques, F500 Corporate Finance internships, and Asset/Wealth/Investment Management roles.</p>

[Fatum]

<p>Thanks for the reply icheetah90 (cool name, btw!)!</p>

<p>I’ve had a few wealth management internships in the past, but I didn’t do any finance related work, so I’m really trying to steer away from that. I was really interested in corporate finance internships, but wasn’t sure how to approach those companies (cold email/call?). Any advice on that?</p>