Which has better exit opps to hedge funds? IB or top trading desk at BB?

Genuinely curious which is better if the end goal is to work at a hedge fund (preferably macro or RV). I have no interest in going the PE route. By "top" trading desk I mean rates vol, equity index vol, credit index vol, etc. If I go the IB route, what teams should I gun for?

Which is better for hedge fund exits?

IB
16% (4 votes)
Top Trading Desk
84% (21 votes)
Total votes: 25
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