Duff and Phelps' Alternative Asset Advisory Group? Help

Hello Chimps, 

This is my first time posting in this forum and wanted to get some advice. A little about me: I went to a T20 undergrad for finance and got a job in a super niche Big 4 Valuation group (not alts or regular bval). I'm currently 2 years out of undergrad and I recently received an offer to interview for a small group within Duff and Phelps (Financial Instruments & Technology). I spoke with some people within the team and it seems like they're a relatively lean / strong group focused on valuation of alternative assets for PE, HF's. The lead MD for the team looks credible (former Bear Stearns MD, ex MS MD).   The salary offered for my experience was 120k base + 15k signing + bonus (unsure). Could someone shed some light on this group (Is it reputable, good exit opps?). My end goal is to break into an FI group within a BB

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Agreed, I tried it for one quarter when they were setting up the team and was offered to join it but turned it down. Can't stand doing 100 Vals every quarter with mind numbing repetition. Atleast in the generalist team there is variety

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