Junior Analyst at a Top HF

Hey guys, what do you think of opportunities to join a top HF (think Soros, Paulson, Blue Ridge, etc.) as a junior analyst where you basically support a senior analyst with research, modelling, anything he needs for two years after IBD. Are these selective/coveted and something I should seriously consider, or would it be better to join a fund straight up as an investment analyst?

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