Hi all. I have two offers for full time. One from a smaller lower MM to do M&A and another at a leading MM to join the ECM team. The compensation for the smaller firm is significantly better (40k+ after bonus) but the name of the leading MM is a lot better.
My ultimate goal is to transition in to PE.
What would you do? Thank you.
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Usually don't say this, but you probably would have better luck at the lower MM M&A firm. You'll have to hustle more and be limited to LMM funds, but at least the experience will be relevant. I cannot imagine going from ECM to PE, regardless of the brand.
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