Which opportunity has better exit opportunities?

Considering a credit rating analyst position (IG / HY corporates team) at a big 3 rating agency (S&P, Moody's) vs a credit analyst position (leveraged loans) at Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank and was wondering which opportunity would have the better exit opportunities?

For the Sumitomo Mitsui Trust role, I was informed that even though it's a "credit analyst" role, my work would primarily be more administrative in nature as opposed to the credit analysis. 

My goal is to move into corporate banking, investment banking, or buyside.

Thanks!

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