Hi Monkeys,
Was wondering what is your take on the following, would you rather take an average group at a top 3 BB (with a possibility to rotate to a better team as an Associate) or a "lower-tier" bank (EB/European BB) at with a "hot" group?
Considering PE and/or corporate development exits down the road.
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Bank. PE guys aren’t super familiar with the ‘best’ groups at XYZ firm save for a handful.
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