Back office at top 5 AUM firm vs F500 FLDP? Internship decision help?

Trying to decide between an internship at a top 5 AUM HF (back office research) vs a F500 company (financial leadership program). Want to work in IBD and eventually end up in PE.

Wharton, sophomore, white, no connections.

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