Advice Please - Opportunity to join one of two groups

I need some advice. I've been given the opportunity to join one of two groups.

One group covers industrials. Everyone in the firm says the bankers in this group are the cream of the crop - the best bankers in the firm. I have no interest in industrials, but I would love to work for these guys. They're very intelligent, and I think I can learn a lot from them.

The other group covers energy - something I have a lot of interest in. The banker is younger and somewhat unproven. He could be great, or he could suck - I have no idea. Previously, my firm didn't have an energy group.

Should I work with excellent, brilliant, proven bankers in an area I don't enjoy or should I work in something I have a profound interest in - given that I'd be working with a young, unproven banker?

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You have described my fantasy job. Please let me know if they would consider my resume for any open positions in the Energy division. That is exactly what I have been looking for in the past upto now and I have strong business contacts for Energy projects High profile Energy officials in different markets and governments. Please let me know I would greatly appreciate it.

 
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