Big 4 Financial Services Advisory vs Commercial Banking

Friends,

Situation: Debating the pros and cons of leaving my current post (2nd year staff consultant at a big 4 firm) and lateraling a credit analysis role at a commercial bank.

Motivation: Not wanting to stay within the risk management and regulatory compliance sphere and performing work that develops one's ability to perform financial analysis.

Goal: To find a full-time gig that is aligned with my aspirations (i.e. develops applicable skills) of doing my own real estate investing on the side.

Considering all of the above:
Should I take the offer I have on the table?
What should I prioritize work-life balance, skill development, pay?
Other roles to consider?

Thanks.

 

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