Best pathway to recruiting for MM HF/PE in London: IB SA or LO SA?

Hi, I received offers from a BB SA for IB (Citi/BofA) and from a LO buyside in ER/Investing (T Rowe/Fidelity/Cap) both in London. 

If my end goal is to recruit for top HF/PE roles either for another summer or direct to FT what would be my best bet? I am not too sure how well-perceived LO Buyside roles for SA are seen in London and if that is going to be useful in transitioning to a MM HF or PE, whilst the IB SA stint seems to be more well established pathway. Return offer chances will be higher in the BB but both have chance of conversion. 

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