New Grad and Job Offers... Can someone help me decide??

Hi, I just graduated from a pretty good masters in finance program and I have a few job offers that I would like to get some input on. My previous experience has only been as an intern but this would be my first real job and would appreciate any advice.

First Offer Company: Federal Reserve Role: Economist Reports to: Sr. Economist who reports to Principal Economist Type of work: international economics department, so would deal with things like forecasting, econometrics, briefings and supporting the Sr.Economist for whatever studies he is conducting Pay: Okay Hours: Good

Second Offer Company: fortune 500 company, oil and gas --- think Shell Role: Strategy Advisor Reports to: VP - Carbon Policy & Technologies who reports to Executive VP Type of work: identification development and evaluation of opportunities and technologies to reduce emissions from oil&gas investments, long-term strategy related to this, economic analysis and business development of strategies taken Pay:Good Hours: Good

Third Offer Company: a big and well known consulting firm Role: Management Consultant Reports to: Associate who reports to Manager Type of work: consultant stuff, lots of travel, client meetings, analysis for whatever project I would be working on Pay: Good Hours: Not Good

Which one is the best option for an ambitious young professional? Can someone give me what they think the pros/cons are? What would be the best for a fast career progression? Also, for the second offer, what type of role is that considered...corporate development or corporate strategy or none?

Thanks

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