Big 4 FDD vs. Megafund Credit Portfolio Management (Apollo/BX/Ares)

Would transition from an associate at Big 4 to an analyst at one of the above funds. Is the elite brand worth a transition to middle office? Would love to hear thoughts from anybody who has entertained/made the transition.

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