Currently, a math/cs major at a target with a 3.5 GPA I'm planning on interviewing for MBB positions for full time and am wondering which internship to take: Commodity Trading at top Agricultural Firm Quant Risk role at a Bulge-Bracket Bank I have past internships in trading and would appreciate any input. My initial thought is that having a BB bank on my resume would be helpful but I'm not entirely sure.

Given that most analysts reviewing your resume will probably not know what either of these roles actually entail, I would index into brand recognition. So go with the BB.

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Currently, a math/cs major at a target with a 3.5 GPA

I'm planning on interviewing for MBB positions for full time and am wondering which internship to take:

Commodity Trading at top Agricultural Firm
Quant Risk role at a Bulge-Bracket Bank

I have past internships in trading and would appreciate any input. My initial thought is that having a BB bank on my resume would be helpful but I'm not entirely sure.

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