Capital One SA vs PE SA for FT IB Recruiting

Currently have offers from a MM PE for an SA position (rare firm that recruits undergrads between $1-10B AUM) and Capital One Business Analyst SA (F500 Consulting basically it seems). What do you guys think would position me best for FT IB recruiting? I was thinking the PE firm...but then its not very well known and Capital One is, so I am now confused.

On a slightly different note, I also was curious if I could leverage the PE role to lateral to a larger PE firm for FT...

 
A Fellow Linguist:
What are the locations of both of your offers? Are there chances for a return offer at both firms?

Capital One is in Richmond/McLean PE is in the Southeast. Almost guaranteed return offer from both firms...

 

highly unlikely a PE firm will take you out of undergrad - if they are 1B+ there will be plenty of 2nd year analysts happy to jump over given how saturated PE is atm.

Capital One is a safer route - brand name, broader skillset, and potential for return offer I'm assuming.

MM PE is obviously the better fit for FT IB but consider if people have heard of the PE firm before. If it is unknown or too focused on a niche, it doesn't give you much of an edge over a boutique IB internship.

 
couchy:
highly unlikely a PE firm will take you out of undergrad - if they are 1B+ there will be plenty of 2nd year analysts happy to jump over given how saturated PE is atm.

Capital One is a safer route - brand name, broader skillset, and potential for return offer I'm assuming.

MM PE is obviously the better fit for FT IB but consider if people have heard of the PE firm before. If it is unknown or too focused on a niche, it doesn't give you much of an edge over a boutique IB internship.

Both offer strong potential for a return offer (at least 85%)...I would love to get more opinions if possible

 

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