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I would go for Barclays IBD SA. Better exit opps and higher conversion rate.

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At junior levels you make about the same amount, though in my opinion IBD should make more (more value)

Exit opps from research are less clearcut - more options but less guaranteed/structured routes, and you have to teach yourself key skills like LBO modelling

Honestly though being in an industry IBD role and an ER research role, there aren't that many differences - though I guess BarCap industry groups do their own M&A

 

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