Offer Decision Help: BNP Paribas vs Wells Fargo

I'm deciding between two offers: Wells Fargo coverage group in SF and BNP Paribas LevFin in NYC. Which one would be a better option in terms of technical skills and exits? I'm not set on private equity (may want to explore private credit, VC, or corp dev) or consider BB lateraling.

Option 1: Wells Fargo coverage group – SF • More consistent PE headhunter traction • More pitch-heavy as an intern, with less live deal exposure • Not a super strong coverage group at Wells but definitely growing

Option 2: BNP Paribas LevFin – New York • Generalist exposure across industries and sponsor-backed deals • More execution-heavy experience, more deals in quantity • NYC (probably preferred location)

Would greatly appreciate insights, thank you!

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