Data science -> IB or HF. Thoughts on career potential?

Currently a data scientist and have a first year analyst offer for IB at a mid-tier BB (BAML/Barclays/CS) and an offer to do data research/science at a large hedge fund. Which role has the higher career potential? fwiw I'd like to eventually move into management and will consider bschool a couple years down the line

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