Best opportunity for advancement from these choices?

So I have recently started my job search and I do lack IB and corp finance experience during my undergrad due to running my own business. I have been offered three positions so far:

Product Pricing Analyst: Duties & Responsibilities:

Maintain all aspects of the products in the Product Information Management system. Audit existing products. Ensure that customers are being billed accurately. Ensure that all charges (e.g. - monthly recurring, non-recurring, usage, etc.) are accurate and up-to-date. Support customer facing staff as an integral part of the company’s knowledge base by answering technical questions in a clear, precise, and easily understood manner.

Trade Management Specialist – Financial District Trade Management Specialist is responsible for performing specialized operational securities processing activities in support of the firm’s business lines. This includes activities such as; instruction receipt, authentication and routing, entry instruction and verification, processing and recording and reporting and reconciliation. The Operations Specialist must have the ability to identify market related issues on instructions ( missing or conflicting requirements ) and communicate these issues along with expected resolution directly to clients. The Specialist should also identify trends that will aid in the increased STP for both the Division as well as the Client , adding to the overall Client Experience. Entry of all client trades sent to BBH which may be STP, automated but needing repair, or fully manual (rekey) Authenticates, confirms, and distributes all Faxed trades received into the BankPerform various edit checks on all electronic trades. Those trades with missing, incomplete, inconsistent or poorly formatted data are sent to repair for research and resolution Re-key - Faxed trade tickets are entered into GTPS Processing of complex and client specific instructions Verify ( dual controls ) information prior to release to other areas of the firm as well as release to market Escalate known or potential issues to management Resolve transaction related problems using established procedures or client documentation and available systems Analyze trends and provide feedback on instruction content and format as related to market requirements/standards Ability to clearly and professionally communicate instruction related issues to clients Communicate expected resolution ( where applicable ) based on market knowledge Provide superior client service

Fund Accountant – Commingled Investments Team The Fund Accountant is responsible for specialized accounting support of commingled investment portfolios within the business line. Leveraging our fund accounting technology, Fund Accountants will complete one or more key aspects of net asset value execution including; transactions, capital stock, expenses, corporate actions, cash, and special handling, as well as break identification and resolution. Fund Accountants ensure daily accounting deliverables are timely and accurate. Primary contact for derivative valuation inquiries Verify information. Escalate problem items. Manage daily volume. Ensure daily output maintains department/team standards for quality and timeliness.. Help to ensure team deadlines and/or requirements are being met. Manage daily production reporting. Monitor and assist in the resolution of issues. Follow up on open inquiries. Interact with other BBH departments on resolution of issues. Break follow up and resolution Communicate professionally and constructively to effectively resolve issues in order to minimize risk and exposure. Communicate with internal departments as necessary. Contribute to Management Reporting (ie: Clarity, PVC’s, past dues, cash breaks, R and A analysis) Gain an understanding of the big picture of how specific function impacts the firm. Contribute to Division/Firm process improvement activities. Gain efficiencies to improve individual productivity Manage multiple tasks and/or projects efficiently despite resource and time constraints

The last two positions are at a relatively known bank (BBH) if that changes anything.

Which would you recommend I pursue to develop into a future career in corporate finance? Thanks

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