FIG groups ranked by these criteria

I’m an aspiring banker (wanting to go in as an associate after an MBA), and I’m particularly interested in FIG. I want to work for a bank that has good African connections (I’d like to maybe do a secondment for 6-12 months at some point to build client connection), and I want to know which bank would be the best choice for me. The criteria that I care about are:

African Connection (ability to build client relations and Rolodex) WLB (protected saturdays, vacation days, overall respect for my time) Prestige (last on the list, but names help get clients)

I’d really appreciate any insight. Thank you!

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